Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1202
The Best way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with IRS axle rear suspension (1969 through 1977) is with a Rear Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the Rear from 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 a Complete Air Ride kit from the PRO's at Airkewld?
There are two ways to Air Ride your 1969 through 77 Type 1. Good, and Best.
Good - Individually buy parts, based on budget and skill set
- No tech support
Best - Purchase this complete kit - Tech Support Included if used with our air management kit
Made in the USA |
Product updated 6/17/23 by Pete
Typical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $630.00 per Kit
4 in stock!
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Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102
A better way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front
suspension (1949 through 1965) other than utilizing
adjusters in the
center of the beam is to order an
Ultimate Adjustable Front Beam.
The
Ultimate Beam (UB) allows you to adjust your ride height from stock
height down to *seven inches on average. The UB has Delrin bushings, a
steering dampener bracket, and grease-able zerks. The UB can come in
stock width, up to 4" narrowed with shock towers. New torsions, tie
rods, and shocks are recommended for the best overall user experience.
If you don't know what beam
makes the most sense,
click here. This beam replaces the factory beam part number 113401021A.
4" Narrowed and Stock Width LHD are in stock
There are three ways to lower your 1949 through 1965 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.
Good - Install a pair of adjusters, based on budget and skill set
- no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included
Made in the USA | Product updated 8/14/23 by Pete
Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $790.72 Each
8 in stock!
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4 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1301
The Best way to manage Air Ride on a Classic Volkswagen is to have the right parts to do what is needed every time. The Air Management Kit (AMK) will allow your Classic VW to lower and raise with a toggle, and the tank will auto-fill to be ready the next time you want to make a suspension adjustment. A 4-valve AMK will do the entire VW perfectly. A 2-valve AMK will perfectly do a single axle, front or rear.
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 a Complete Air Ride kit from the PRO's at Airkewld?
Made in the USA |
Product updated 6/17/23 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $952.50 per Kit
3 in stock!
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PRObuilt Transaxle Freeway Flyer - IRS - 2320
The BEST way to enjoy the shifting experience and low RPM's at higher speeds in a 1969 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Super Beetle, Split Type 2 converted, or Type 3 is with a PRObuilt Freeway Flyer IRS Transaxle. *(It can fit others, see the Complete Details section for more information).
This transaxle is Perfect for the Cruiser application. Key features of this transaxle are 3.88 Ring and Pinion,
overdrive 4th, along with new synchros, bearings and seals in a rebuilt
IRS platform. All transaxles that come from the PRO's are 12
volt and do not come with OIL. The PRO's recommend
this oil from LAT or this on Amazon. You will need 3.5 quarts normally.
The
PRO's offer a few different transaxle's, a Cruiser application, (Freeway Flyer) or Performance
application (not racing but more aggressive driving).
No Core is Needed.
Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/24/23 by Pete
Typical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video| Tools Needed
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Estimated 12-14 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,463.75 Each
Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Link Pin Beam Complete - 2202
The BEST way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965), is by installing a Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam. When the PRO's say complete, they mean complete. You will not need anything in addition to this assembly.
The Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam is built on the Ultimate Beam platform. It's made in stock width and up to four inches narrower than OEM to allow for wider wheels, drop spindles, and disc brakes, that add track width.
The complete beam comes as you see it, spindle to spindle, with an entire PRObuilt steering system installed and ready to bolt in and go. For a
full list of details included with the beam assembly, visit the Complete
Details section
here.
Made in the USA | Product updated 6/15/23 by Pete
Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Airkewld Army Price: $2,997.20 per Assembly
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