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1949-65 Beetle/Ghia

Link Pin Air Ride Install - PDF
Swing Axle Air Ride Install - PDF
Air Management Install - PDF

1966-68 Beetle/Ghia & All Fridolins

Ball Joint Air Ride Install - PDF
Swing Axle Air Ride Install - PDF
Air Management Install - PDF

1969-79 Beetle/Ghia/Thing

Ball Joint Air Ride Install - PDF
IRS Air Ride Install - PDF
Air Management Install - PDF

1955-67 Type 2 Bus

Front Air Ride Install - PDF
Rear IRS Air Ride Install - PDF
Air Management Install - PDF

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Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1100 Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1100

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1957 through1965 Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • Link Pin Air Ride Install PDF- Link
The PRO's Recommendations:


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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $472.50
Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1101 Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1101

Fits the following:

  • 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966 through 1975 Karmann Ghia
  • 1973 and 1974 Type 181 Thing
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with ball joint suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • Ball Joint Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $488.25

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Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1202 Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1202

Fits the following:

  • 1969 through 1979 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969 through 1975 Karmann Ghia
  • 1973 and 1974 Type 181 Thing
  • Kit cars with IRS suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • IRS Air Ride Install PDF - Link

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Airkewld Army Price: $630.00

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Classic VW Bus Rear Air Ride Kit - 1203 Classic VW Bus Rear Air Ride Kit - 1203

Fits the following:

  • 1955 through 1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
  • Does not fit the 1968-79 Bay Bus nor can it be modified to fit
  • Must have IRS conversion installed
PDF Instructions:
  • Rear Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
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Airkewld Army Price: $750.75
2 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1300 2 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1300

Fits the following:

  • Any VW
  • Beetle Ghia Type 2 Bus Type 3 Thing Super Fridolin Kit Car
PDF Instructions:
  • Air Management Install PDF - Link
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Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1200 Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1200

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through 1968 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1955 through 1968 Karmann Ghia
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with swing axle suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • Swing Axle Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Install with the body off or on a lift.

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Airkewld Army Price: $890.00

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4 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1301 4 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1301

Fits the following:

  • Any VW
  • Beetle Ghia Type 2 Bus Type 3 Thing Super Fridolin Kit Car
PDF Instructions:
  • Air Management Install PDF - Link
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Airkewld Army Price: $952.50

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Classic VW Bus Front Air Ride Kit - 1103 Classic VW Bus Front Air Ride Kit - 1103

Fits the following:

  • 1955 through 1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
  • Does not fit the 1968-79 Bay Bus nor can it be modified to fit
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Air Ride Install - PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $1,302.25

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Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1002 Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1002

Fits the following:

  • 1969 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969 through 1975 Karmann Ghia
  • 1973 and 1974 Type 181 Thing
  • Kit cars with ball joint/IRS suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • Ball Joint Air Ride Install PDF - Link
  • IRS Air Ride Install PDF - Link
  • Air Management Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $2,054.10

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Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1000 Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1000

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1955 through1965 Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin/swing axle suspensions
PDF Instructions:
  • Link Pin Air Ride Install PDF- Link
  • Air Management Install PDF - Link
  • Swing Axle Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $2,319.40

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Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1001 Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1001

Fits the following:

  • 1966 through 1968 Type 1 Beetle Bug Fusca 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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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $2,319.40

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Classic VW Bus Complete Air Ride Kit - 1003 Classic VW Bus Complete Air Ride Kit - 1003

Fits the following:

  • 1955 through 1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
  • Does not fit the 1968-79 Bay Bus nor can it be modified to fit
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Air Ride Install - PDF - Link
  • Air Management Install PDF - Link
  • Rear Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:


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Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,628.25

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

Fits the following:

  • 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966 through 1975 Karmann Ghia
  • 1973 and 1974 Type 181 Thing (Stock width)
  • 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
  • Pick up a #SlickSpanner for easy camber adjustments in tight areas - Link
*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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Estimated 8-10 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,827.50

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Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam Complete - 2207 Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Type 3 Beam Complete - 2207

Fits the following:

  • Type 3
PDF Instructions:
  • PRObuilt Beam Install - Link
  • Assembling the Type 3 Beam - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • 2 Valve Air Management kit
  • Pick up a #SlickSpanner for easy camber adjustments in tight areas - Link
*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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Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2202 Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2202

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1957 through 1965 Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin 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 option
*Disc Brakes are optional here.
They can be installed by clicking here or clicking the check box below in the accessories section.
More Information

Estimated 8-10 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,997.20
   
 
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