Classic Volkswagen Drive-train

Welcome to Airkewld, (Air Cooled), the ultimate collection of quality American Made, Classic Volkswagen Drive-Train components in the world. The PRO's at Airkewld pride themselves in building quality components at an OCD level that truly shines with form, function and at a highly detailed level. Your Classic Volkswagen deserves to be treated right and with the PRO's help, we can get you there!

Stage 1 Ball Joint PRObuilt Beam

Artisan Crafted Bespoke Front Axles

The PRObuilt Beam.

Built by a team of PRO's, no detail is left untouched. No component is forgotten.

Intelligently Designed. Tastefully Crafted. Professionally Assembled.

GEN 2 is HERE!

BAD Series Disc Brakes.

The next iteration of the globally recognized, most versatile set of Disc Brakes in the Volkswagen community, is HERE!

Proven STOPPING POWER. Professional Quality. Exceptional Braking Results.

On the fly adjustments...anyone?

Air Ride Equipped.

Artisan designed drive-train components that work as good as they are attractive.

Ultra Smooth. Lavishly Low. Properly Stanced.

22,200 Beams & counting...

The Ultimate Beam.

If Ferdinand Porsche knew our team of PRO's, this would have been the People's Beam. Wait..., it already is.

American Designed. Professionally Executed. Expertly Delivered.

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OEM PRObuilt Steering Box

TAKE THE WHEEL.

The OEM PROBUILT Steering Box.

That turn of the wheel. Gliding through your hands. Stop the fighting. Get back to enjoying the moment. Install a #PRObuilt Steering Box today!

3-Piece-PRObuilt-Smoothie-17-Inch-Wheel

PLUS Size your

Smoothies.

USA Made 17x7 3 Piece Smoothies are BACK and built by the Artisans at Airkewld. Change your look. Be the envy everywhere.

Six Shooter Clutch Adjuster

I have SOLD 19,500 of these and I bet you have never seen one of these. Right?

Crazy to think that after 10 years of selling these, we have sold over 19,500 in 38 countries! WoW!!! I bet you have never seen one and more than likely, your head will explode when I show it to you. What am I talking about? Great question.


There is a wing nut that when functioning at it best, is roughly a FIVE out TEN experience. This original nut, in theory, would allow the VW owner to adjust his clutch feel to get the right amount of pedal to disengage the clutch. But most of the time...........

WHAT'S YOUR TYPE?

Shop By Model.

Peruse the PRO-Collection of drive-train components from the team you can trust. Simply click on your model. For Super Beetle and Bay Window models, click here.




PRO Built Arm Set 1966-75 Beetle Ghia Ball Joint PRO Built Ball Joint Arm Set - 2455

Fits the following:

  • 1966-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug
  • 1965-1979 Uk Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with ball joint suspensions
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • PRObuilt Arm Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • If your vehicle is lowered more than 5", pick up a set of lowered eccentrics to make camber adjustments easy.

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Airkewld Army Price: $440.95

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Link Pin Chart Reusable Link Pin Shim Chart with Grease Pen

Be precise. Be professional. Repeat.

Our reusable chart with grease pen make it easy to replicate a job and keep efficiency at an all time high. You can use the Matra VW27A tool or two straight edges to find the MM offset on a link pin VW and allocate the appropriate amount of shims on the chart into each field.

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Airkewld Army Price: $22.95
Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Beam Complete - 2201 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Beam Complete - 2201



Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
No body mods, cutting or notching is necessary with this beam. If the vehicle has been in an accident, it is possible that minimal massaging will be needed to install.

PDF Instructions:

  • PRObuilt Beam Install - Link

The PRO's Recommendations:
  • PRObuilt Beam Installation Kit
  • 4" narrowed is the most common and allows for the most wheel/stance/disc brake options
  • Adjustable shock option to be able to tune the suspension feel to your liking
*Disc Brakes are optional here.
They can be installed by clicking here or clicking the check box below in the accessories section.


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Airkewld Army Price: $2,854.41

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Classic VW Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4153G2 Classic VW Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4153G2

Fits the following:

  • Type 3 Applications using PRObuilt Beams from Airkewld
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • We can now press in the races, pack the bearings and install the seal, ready for you to install upon arrival.
  • If you are looking to add a matching rear set of BAD Series Brakes, click here.
  • If you want to add these to a PRObuilt Beam purchase, click here.
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Kit utilizes original spindle nuts and thrust washers.
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,355.00
PRO Built Drum Drop Spindles Drum - 2441 Classic VW PRO Built Drum Drop Spindles - 2441

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Porsche 356 - Requires Beetle inner bearings
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
  • If you want to run our BAD Series Brakes with drop spindles, these DRUM spindles are the ones you need.
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Drop Spindle Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

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Airkewld Army Price: $672.61 Price per pair

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Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam Complete - 2203 Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam Complete - 2203



Fits the following:

  • 1966-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug
  • 1965-1979 Uk Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with ball joint suspensions
PDF Instructions:

  • PRObuilt Beam Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

  • PRObuilt Beam Installation Kit
  • 4" narrowed is the most common and allows for the most wheel/stance/disc brake options
*Disc Brakes are optional here.
They can be installed by clicking here or clicking the check box below in the accessories section.


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Airkewld Army Price: $2,677.50

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SlickSpanner - 8603 SlickSpanner - 8603

When looking for the perfect companion to any tool kit that travels with your favorite Volkswagen, look no further than the SlickSpanner!

This wrench, (AKA Spanner) has some incredible features that make this the Slickest Spanner ever!

This specific SlickSpanner is made for 1966-1977 US Spec Beetle's, Ghia's, Fridolin's and Type 181 Things.

It is made out of T6-6061 billet aluminum that has been hard anodized to quality fit and finish.

This SlickSpanner fits the following;

  • Ball Joint Eccentric
  • Tie Rod Jam Nuts
  • Tie Rods
  • 19mm
  • 17mm
  • 13mm
  • Factory Spindle Nuts &
  • Bottled Beer.
This spanner checks so many boxes when traveling, you should have one for every Volkswagen you own.

For 1949-1965 Beetle's and Ghia's, check this out!
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Airkewld Army Price: $62.15
PRObuilt Transaxle Performance - Short Axle - 2310 PRObuilt Transaxle Performance - Short Axle - 2310

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with Swing Axle suspensions
Anytime you rebuild/update/upgrade your transaxle, it never comes with oil in it. Make sure you add 90 wt after it is installed. It would be wise to update the trans mounts, nose cone seal and shift coupler/bushing if equipped.

The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Billet Bearing Caps make the job easy
  • The install kit comes with seal kits, hardware, axle nuts and seal races. Make sure every box is checked when doing a quality installation.
*Disc Brakes are optional and can be found here.
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Airkewld Army Price: $2,975.25
Complete 1969-77 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173 Complete 1969-77 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173



Fits the following:

  • 1969-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with Ball Joint front suspension and IRS Axle rear suspension
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Ultimate Beam Install - Link
  • Ball Joint Drop Spindle Install - Link
  • PRObuilt Arm Install - Link
  • Rear Suspension Drop - Link
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Airkewld Army Price: $2,785.73
Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1001 Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1001

Fits the following:

  • 1966-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug
  • 1965-1979 Uk Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with ball joint/swing axle suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • Air Management Install PDF - Link
  • Ball Joint Air Ride Install PDF - Link
  • Swing Axle Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

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Airkewld Army Price: $2,319.40

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