Hello everyone, I am very new to this forum and to the buggy scene for that matter, and have just run into the problem of needing a front beam for my buggy project and some useful info from any one that knows much about them, thanks for reading

Hi....what year is your buggy for a start?
They differ between link pin and ball joint........

Very sorry forgot to say, it's a 1970 , thanks

Ball joint then. 
Do you need just the beam or beam with suspension arms/spindles/drums or discs?
What is the problem with the beam, sometimes it's better to repair an O/G one, rather than fit a repro one. Assuming its the dreaded rot thats caused the problem!

The main problem is I don't have one atall, this is the first ever buggy for me and I am learning by the minute, I have a 1303 s as my main doner , so first thing is shorten it for the shell and try to source a front beam, sorry if I sound stupid, and thanks for your time

Hang on, doesn't the 1303s have struts?.......no good for a buggy
Unless you change the Frame head............
Altho the 1303 wasn't introduced until 73.......are you sure thats what you've got?
The 1302 was earlier with a flat screen, is your screen flat or curved?

The chassis I am using is a 67 , and the 1303 is a doner for the engine and majority of running gear, sorry again should of mentioned this

Phew!........
Will you be converting the 67 to use the 1303's IRS?

That was my plan but what would you recommend

Definately.........if you need a jig, we have one available to borrow
over on www.bajaclub.co.uk or as we are affectionally known......the muddy side!

That sounds like a fantastic offer and I appreciate all your help and info so far, do you have any sources for a front beam

I dont know of any secondhand ones at the mo, but I'll keep 'em peeled!
No worries about the help, thats what these sites are for!.........

Thank you again, it's been a long time since I've been on a forum and I forget how much of a close community it is

I've stuck a wanted add on the Baja site for you as well........
I'm sure between us we'll find one.........if not theres always the usual online sites for repro ones.....

I have a og bj beam that's in need of minor repair has leaves in it the arms are no good can't get grub screws out though should be salvageable will get pics