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Sort By: Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Most Popular Title Manufacturer Newest Oldest Availability 40 per page 80 per page 160 per page 240 per page 400 per page Page of 1 Chassis Inspection Plate Kit - 2701 A remedy recommended for many Classic Volkswagen's is the clutch tube coming loose from the stationary bracket inside the chassis tunnel. For years, the hole saw, air chisel, was used to cut open the chassis and hose clamp or zip tie the tube back to the bracket. Now, you can fix it correctly with the Chassis Inspection Plate Kit. Cutting and welding are needed to do this job perfectly.Made in the USA | Product updated 6/9/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $28.05 Each Add to Cart 6 in stock! (25) Six Shooter Clutch Adjustment Nut - 2820 There is a wing nut that, when functioning at its best, is a FIVE-out-of-TEN experience. This original nut would allow the VW owner to adjust his clutch feel to get the right amount of pedal to disengage the clutch. But most of the time, the OEM German wingnut is no longer on the vehicle, and a Chinese soft nut was chosen, and it feels like a week of not shaving your face. Heck, have you ever tried to adjust it when it was cold outside and you were twisting this wing nut, only for you to miss a twist, and like a propeller, it slaps your finger to the point of you letting out a Go#$)$)*_#@)_*$*it!!! Ya, we have all been there. We gave this trick little product a pretty cool name. Yeah, I am biased. We call it the Six Shooter Clutch Adjuster.Made in the USA | Product updated 6/9/23 by Pete Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour | Install Guide | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $29.82 Each 101 in stock! (102) Stainless Steel Front Beam Bolts - 2902 When installing your Ultimate Beam or factory front end, you could use your old Kamax hardware, okay, OR you can replace it with some detail-oriented stainless steel hardware from the PRO's at Airkewld. You have watched the videos and seen the chassis builds, and now, you can use the same hardware and outfit your Classic Volkswagen with some premium hardware. Made in the USA | Product updated 6/12/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 1/2 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $57.45 per Set Add to Cart 5 in stock! (8) Install Brakes onto Ball Joint PRObuilt Beam - 9825 Once you have added the install to your cart, click the following kits that make sense for your build. 1966-1968 - Link1969-1977 - LinkType 3 - Link Installed to Order Airkewld Army Price: $75.00 Add to Cart (5) Stainless Transmission Shoulder Bolt Set - 2906 When updating the details on your Transaxle rebuild, you could use your old Kamax hardware, okay, OR you can replace it with some detail-oriented stainless steel hardware from the PRO's at Airkewld. You have watched the videos and seen the chassis builds, and now, you can use the same hardware and outfit your Classic Volkswagen with some premium hardware.Made in the USA | Product updated 6/16/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 1/4 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $88.04 per Set Add to Cart 43 in stock! (7) Seat Belt Anchor Reinforcement Kit - 2707 The Seat Belt. A fender washer is the most crucial part of keeping you in your place when driving. That's right. If you purchase seat belts, they come with eye bolts and a fender washer. Really? There has to be a better way, right? We are introducing our new seat belt reinforcement kit! It is perfect for Classic Volkswagens that don't originally come with seat belts or for the vehicle with their pan halves replaced. Either way, get a clean AND safe look with these new beautifully crafted seat belt reinforcement kits.Made in the USA | Product updated 6/9/23 by Pete Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $95.66 per Pair Add to Cart (9) Complete Stainless Steel Classic VW Chassis Fastener Kit - 2921 When rebuilding your 1966 through 1968 Type 1 Classic Volkswagen Chassis, you could use your old Kamax hardware, okay, OR you can replace it with some detail-oriented stainless steel hardware from the PRO's at Airkewld. You have watched the videos and seen the chassis builds, and now, you can use the same hardware and outfit your Classic Volkswagen with some premium hardware.Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/16/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $393.23 per Kit Add to Cart OEM PRObuilt Steering Box - 2480 The most often neglected part of the Classic Volkswagen Drive-Train is the Steering Box. The 113415061C, which is the factory OEM part number, is the most common steering box used. It will work with *All Type 1's, Type 3's, Type 181's and anything that came with a Ball Joint front suspension. Adjusting the steering box with the adjustment on the top of the box is often over used. As a whole, the steering box is responsible to 40% of the steering wheel play/creep in the steering system. Crazy, right? There is SO MUCH MORE that is responsible for play/creep but we as consumers assume, the steering box is the reason. Let's get into the grease and bearings of the subject...Made in the USA | Product updated 9/25/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $619.75 Each (15) Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam - 2100 A better way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977) 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. 4" Narrowed is in Stock.There are three ways to lower your 1966 through 1977 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 IncludedMade in the USA | Product updated 6/18/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $815.55 Each 4 in stock! (19) Classic VW Rear Air Ride Kit - 1200 The Best way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with swing axle rear suspension (1949 through 1968) 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 1949 through 68 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 6/16/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $930.00 per Kit 4 in stock! (8) 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 PeteTypical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $952.50 per Kit Add to Cart 3 in stock! (2) SLG-02 17 Inch Billet Wheel - 9100 Fits the following: All VW's* *With bolt patterns in 5x130mm, 5x4.50 and 5x4.75 PDF Instructions: Wheel Options Article - Link Wheels only come in 17x7 configurations The PRO's Recommendations: Beetle/Ghia's need a 4" Narrowed beam and short axles, (Standard equipment on pre 65 vehicles) or Narrowed IRS arms (69 and later) to run the wheels staggered. (More wheel lip in the rear) 14mm Studs with Acorn seat lug nuts P205r40-17 Tires up front, P215r45-17 Tires in the rear Check out the details tab for more fitment information More Information Estimated 12 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $970.00 Each SLG-02 18 Inch Billet Wheel - 9200 Fits the following: All VW's* *With bolt patterns in 5x130mm, 5x4.50 and 5x4.75 PDF Instructions: Wheel Options Article - Link Wheels only come in 18x7 configurations The PRO's Recommendations: Beetle/Ghia's need a 4" Narrowed beam and short axles, (Standard equipment on pre 65 vehicles) or Narrowed IRS arms (69 and later) to run the wheels staggered. (More wheel lip in the rear) 14mm Studs with Acorn seat lug nuts Check out the details tab for more fitment information More Information Estimated 12 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $1,060.00 Each Classic VW Type 1 Rear Short Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4700G2 Fits Classic Volkswagen's with Short Spline Swing Axle, 15"+ Wheels, AND these years/models;1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle's/Karmann Ghia's - Short Axle Short Spline1966 and 1967 Type 1 Beetle's/Karmann Ghia's - Long Axle Short SplineKit cars with short spline swing axle suspensionBaja'sWe take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld. The GEN 2 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need, check out this article.Made in the USA | Product updated 6/11/23 by Pete Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normaly ships within 14 Business Days Airkewld Army Price: $1,375.00 per Kit (Built to Order) (1) Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4151G2 Fits Classic Volkswagen's with Ball Joint front suspension with DRUM spindles, 15"+ Wheels, AND these years/models; 1966 through 1968 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca 1966 through 1968 Karmann Ghia Kit cars with Ball Joint front suspension and 17mm tie rod ends on your spindlesWe take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld. The GEN 2 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need, check out this article. Made in the USA | Product updated 6/8/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore Information Normaly ships within 14 Business Days Airkewld Army Price: $1,455.00 per Kit 2 in stock! Classic VW Complete Air Ride Kit - 1001 A better way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension and swing axle rear suspension (1966 through 1968) is with a Complete Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the ENTIRE VW from torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension. The original Air Ride Kit 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. 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 three ways to Air Ride your 1966 through 68 Type 1. Good, Better, Best. Good - Individually buy parts, based on budget and skill set - no tech support Better - Purchase this complete kit (beam|spindle options) - Tech Support Included Best - Complete PRObuilt Kit with everything you would want - Tech Support Included Made in the USA | Product updated 6/16/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 16 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $2,359.40 per Kit 5 in stock! (1) PRObuilt Transaxle Freeway Flyer - Long Axle - 2305 The BEST way to enjoy the shifting experience and low RPM's at higher speeds in a 1966 through 1968 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a PRObuilt Freeway Flyer Transaxle equipped with *OEM sized Long Axle/Short Spline Axles (LASS) or Long Axle/Long Spline Axles (LALS). *(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 SASS 12 volt 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 with different axle lengths. This allows us to fit wheels with different offsets onto cars where as they wouldn't normally fit. So it is recommended you pick out your wheels first, run it by the PRO's to see what axle length makes sense, then choose 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 PeteTypical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video| Tools NeededMore Information Estimated 12-14 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $2,787.58 Each Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2203 The BEST way to add Air Ride to a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977), 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 6/17/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More Information View our Current Order List for lead times Airkewld Army Price: $2,827.50 per Assembly (4) Complete PRObuilt Air Ride Kit - 1051 The Best way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension and swing axle rear suspension (1966 through 1968) is with a Complete PRObuilt Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the ENTIRE VW from torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension.The original Air Ride Kit 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. 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 three ways to Air Ride your 1966 through 1968 Type 1. Good, Better, Best. Good - Individually buy parts, based on budget and skill set - No tech support Better - A complete kit with (beam|spindle options and utilize our air management kit) Tech Support Included Best - Purchase this Complete PRObuilt Kit with everything you would want - Tech Support Included Made in the USA | Product updated 6/17/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More Information View our Current Order List for lead times Airkewld Army Price: $4,695.00 per Kit Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.