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What do I need to Air Ride an early Type 2 VW Bus UN-assembled versus PRObuilt Drop Spindles Build Based on a Budget Top 5 Components for a Quality Ride Identifying the condition of your Beetle/Ghia Suspension How to lower your VW Bus the right way How to lower your VW Beetle/Ghia the right way How to LOWER a VW rear end correctly VW Axle Indentification Submit search Nav Menu 2 Nav Menu 3 Nav Menu 4 Nav Menu 5 Nav Menu 6 Nav Menu 7 Nav Menu 8 Home > Products > Complete 1973-74 VW Type 181 Thing PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2174 Alternative Views: List Price $1,124.99 Airkewld Army Price $989.99 Complete Kit Savings: $135.00 Quantity in Stock:9 Availability:: In Stock PART #: 2174 Type 181 Drop Options: Option 1 Option 2 [Add $1,249.99] Option 3 [Add $129.99] Option 4 [Add $1,374.99] Qty: Description Install Guides Complete Details Fits the following: 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing Option 1 - 3.5" Drop up front - Consists of upper/lower arms, stock height spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 2 - 3.5"+ Drop up front - Consists of Ultimate Beam, torsion's, tie rods, oil shocks, upper/lower arms, stock height spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 3 - 6" Drop up front - Consists of upper/lower arms, Forged drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 4 - 6"+ Drop up front - Consists of Ultimate Beam, torsion's, tie rods, oil shocks, upper/lower arms, Forged drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Accessories, check the box to include with your order. PRObuilt OEM Steering Gear Box | Powder Coated | 1962-1977 Classic VW Type 1 181 3 Beetle Ghia Thing PRObuilt Steering Gear Box Coupler Assembly | 1949-1977 Classic VW Type 1 3 181 Beetle Ghia Thing Airkewld Army Price $659.99 Each Add Airkewld Army Price $82.49 Each Add to Cart Add Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »