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Quantity in Stock:10 Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 Hours PART #: 1100 What VW Year?: 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Other What VW Model?: Beetle Ghia other Qty: Description Complete Details A better way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965) is with a Complete Front Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the ENTIRE front torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension. Lay it in the weeds. Check. Get up a driveway without dragging the vehicle on the ground. Check. A lovely comfortable ride that even momma will enjoy. CHECK!! Isn't it time to finally set your suspension up correctly with an Air Ride kit from the PRO's at Airkewld?There are three ways to Air Ride the front of your 1949 through 65 Type 1. Good, Better, Best. Good - Individually buy parts, based on budget and skill set - no tech support Better - Purchase this complete front kit (beam|spindle options and utilize our air management kit) Tech Support Included Best - Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam is Bolt-On ready - Tech Support Included if used with our air management kit Made in the USA | Product updated 6/16/23 by Pete Related: What compliments an Air Ride kit better than an Ultimate Beam | Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam | Drop Spindle OptionsTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed What's included? A Front Air Ride kit comes with EVERYTHING you will need to Air Ride the front of your Classic Volkswagen Type 1. Here is a detailed list of components; Front Kit Upper Shock Mounts Air Sleeve Shocks Through Rod Set Hardware Pack Printed Instructions What's recommended? This kit is designed to work with an OEM Volkswagen front beam or an Ultimate Beam from Airkewld. The PRO's can not tech support another vendors beam with our air ride kit. Drop Spindles are required if you want to get as low as possible. If you need advice on what spindles make the most sense, check out this article. The Link Pin Lower shock relocaters will require less pressure to lift and will give the vehicle an even better ride quality as it moves the lower shock mount into a better leverage location. If you are looking for an ALL-IN-ONE package, consider the Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam found here or the Complete PRObuilt Air Ride Kit found here. Kewl Features American made 7.5 inches of up-and-down movement FAQ The front kit requires 185 PSI with out the shock relocaters and 155 with them What does this product fit? 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1957 through1965 Karmann GhiaKit cars with link pin suspensions Accessories, check the box to include with your order. 2 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1300 Airkewld Classic VW Drive-Train Shirt Ultimate Link Pin Beam Installation Kit - 2550 4 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1301 Airkewld Army Price $794.99 per Kit Add to Cart Add Airkewld Army Price $29.95 Each Add Airkewld Army Price $214.99 per Kit Add Airkewld Army Price $1,029.99 per Kit Add to Cart Add Link Pin Lower Shock Relocaters - 1505 Classic VW PRObuilt Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2441 Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102 Classic VW Type 1 Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2431 Airkewld Army Price $99.99 per set Add to Cart Add Airkewld Army Price $849.99 Pair Add to Cart Add Airkewld Army Price $849.99 Each Add Airkewld Army Price $249.99 Pair Add to Cart Add Share your knowledge of this product. 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