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If you are looking to install air ride on your Classic Volkswagen, Airkewld is the complete source to make this happen.

From offering a list of parts for the do-it-your-selfer to fully assembled axles ready to bolt on, we have the parts to get you there and give you an amazing ride that looks even cooler. Air Ride Parts

Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam Complete - 2202 Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam Complete - 2202

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
PDF Instructions:

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

  • PRObuilt Beam Installation Kit
*Disc Brakes are optional

Usually Ships in 8 to 9 Weeks
Our Price: $2,650.00
Sale Price: $2,650.00
(Built to Order)
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
*Disc Brakes are optional

Usually Ships in 8 to 9 Weeks
Our Price: $2,650.00
Sale Price: $2,650.00
(Built to Order)
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Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam Complete - 2207 Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride 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

In Stock
Our Price: $2,800.00
In Stock
Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1000 Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1000

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec 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:

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $2,195.00

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

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

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:

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $2,195.00

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

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1979 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1975 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-74 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:

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $2,195.00

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

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1967 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:

Usually Ships in 2 to 3 Weeks
Our Price: $2,645.00

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

Fits the following:

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

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $480.00
Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1101 Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1101

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:
  • Ball Joint Air Ride Install PDF - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $465.00
Classic VW Bus Front Air Ride Kit - 1103 Classic VW Bus Front Air Ride Kit - 1103

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1967 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:

Usually Ships in 2 to 3 Weeks
Our Price: $1,145.00

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Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1200 Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1200

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with 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.

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $1,045.00

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

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

Fits the following:

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

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $775.00

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

Due to Covid-19, our shock manufacture is running slow on rear shocks for our kits. Due date to get these back is the end of July. The price of our kits have gone up $200 to over the cost of an upgraded shock, the billet adjustable shock from Ridetech/Fox Racing.

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1967 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:

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $815.00
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

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $610.00

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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

Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Our Price: $760.00

FAQ - Frequently Asked Question - Air Ride Edition

Question: Do you make an air ride kit for a Type 2 Bay Bus?
Answer: No sorry we do not. But you can request it to be built here.

Question: Can a Type 2 Bus Air Ride Kit work on a Bay?
Answer: No, nothing is the same between the two.

Question: What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the front Air Shocks you run?
Answer: For proprietary reason, we do not give that information out, we apologize.

Question: Would you sell parts of your air ride bracket kits by themselves?
Answer: No, sorry, we do not offer them due to breaking up kits.

Question: I don't see a complete air ride for the Super Beetle, do you have one?
Answer: We do not, sorry. At this time, we do not intend to make one. But you can request it to be built here.

Question: I do not see a complete air ride kit for a Type 3, do you have one?
Answer: At this time, we do not. We are working on one for both swing axle and IRS applications. But you can request it to be built here.