Sand Scorcher / Rough Rider differances?

[airdreams1]

I just got a couple parts cars & noticed when cleaning them that the trans housings are different as well as the front end... So how do I tell which is wich???

[shodog]

There are only minor differences between the two. What you are seeing are the differences made during the production run

[airdreams1]

So is one better thaan the other?

here are the pics:

notice the rear of trans case is solid in first pic & only a nub in second. Also the arm in pic 2 has an extra beering.



Shock tower in pic 1 has cast nubs to hold the spring & 2 uses screws.

[shodog]

Which it better is a toss up. The front tower two with the screws is older. The one with pins is less costly to make and accomplishes the same task. Personally I think the double bearing rear arms are the best and I have then on my runner. I think why they changed to the single bearing is because the wimpy stock rear axles would bend and bind up in the A arm housing.

[airdreams1]

Have you seen the "single side rear arms"? (not the stock A arm stile, but just like a real 1/1 VW)) Not sure who makes them or if they are still available or not. i saw them on someones scorcher on ebay & thought they were cool & might be stronger depending on what grade alum they were made of.
I added a pic of the lot I got - the large bronz front body mount + front spindals & shocks for second car. (forgot to put them in the pic.