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Welcome to the last place you need to go when shopping for quality drivetrain gear for your Vintage Volkswagen. The PRO's at Airkewld, (Air-Cooled), have created these categories above to stream line your needs.

Stage 1 PRObuilt Lifted Beam Complete - 2204 Stage 1 PRObuilt Lifted Beam Complete - 2204

This beam is set up with Type 181 Thing Spindle and Arms which lifts the vehicle up 3.5" higher than normal. This beam is stock width.

Fits the following:

  • 1966-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Kit cars with ball joint suspensions
No body mods, cutting or notching is necessary with this beam.

PDF Instructions:

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

  • PRObuilt Beam Installation Kit
  • Adjustable shock option to be able to tune the suspension feel to your liking
  • Pair this with Adjustable shocks in the rear for the Ultimate package.
*Disc Brakes are optional

Usually Ships in 8 to 9 Weeks
Our Price: $2,675.00
(Built to Order)
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Complete 1949-59 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2170 Complete 1949-59 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2170

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1959 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1955-1959 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with Link Pin front suspension and Swing Axle rear suspension
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Drop Spindle Install - Link
  • Ultimate Beam Install - Link
  • Dropping the Rear - Link

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $2,475.00
(Built to Order)
Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Beam Complete - 2201 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Beam Complete - 2201

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
No body mods, cutting or notching is necessary with this beam. If the vehicle has been in an accident, it is possible that minimal massaging will be needed to install.

PDF Instructions:

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

  • PRObuilt Beam Installation Kit
  • Adjustable shock option to be able to tune the suspension feel to your liking
*Disc Brakes are optional

Usually Ships in 8 to 9 Weeks
Our Price: $2,400.00
Sale Price: $2,400.00
(Built to Order)
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Complete 1960-65 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2171 Complete 1960-65 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2171

Fits the following:

  • 1960-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1960-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with Link Pin front suspension and Swing Axle rear suspension
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Drop Spindle Install - Link
  • Ultimate Beam Install - Link
  • Dropping the Rear - Link

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $2,475.00
(Built to Order)
Complete 1966-68 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2172 Complete 1966-68 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2172

Fits the following:

  • 1966-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966-1968US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with Ball Joint front suspension and Swing Axle rear suspension
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Ultimate Beam Install - Link
  • Ball Joint Drop Spindle Install - Link
  • Rear Suspension Drop - Link

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $2,450.00
(Built to Order)
Complete 1969-77 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173 Complete 1969-77 Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with Ball Joint front suspension and IRS Axle rear suspension
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Ultimate Beam Install - Link
  • Ball Joint Drop Spindle Install - Link
  • Rear Suspension Drop - Link

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $2,325.00
(Built to Order)
Complete 1955-67 Type 2 Split Bus PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2175 Complete 1955-67 Type 2 Split Bus PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2175

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
Since this includes a spindles service, this is a US only kit as we are not able to ship and supply spindles outright, we apologize for this.

The PRO's have come up with the perfectly consistent 3.50" drop up front, 4" drop in the rear, same quality of ride as stock with the ability to tune the ride quality to your liking with the adjustable shocks.

  • Transaxle Disclaimer - Link

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $3,375.00
(Built to Order)
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Gas Monkey Garage Beetle Package Gas Monkey Garage Beetle Package

Front Rotors are currently on back order. 9/24/19

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1959 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1955-1959 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with Link Pin front suspension and Swing Axle rear suspension
Gas Monkey Garage VW Build - Link

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $6,500.00
Sale Price: $6,500.00
(Built to Order)
Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Shockless Beam Complete - 2209 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Shockless Beam Complete - 2209

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:
*Disc Brakes are optional

Usually Ships in 8 to 9 Weeks
Our Price: $2,150.00
Sale Price: $2,150.00
In Stock
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Ultimate 4" Narrowed/Adjustable Front Beam - 2100 Ultimate 4" Narrowed/Adjustable Front Beam - 2100

Fits the following Left Hand Drive (LHD) Vehicles:

  • 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
No body mods, cutting or notching is necessary with this beam. If the vehicle has been in an accident, it is possible that minimal massaging will be needed to install.

PDF Instructions and Tips:

  • Assembling an Ball Joint Ultimate Beam - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $625.00
(Built to Order)
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Ultimate 4" Narrowed/Adjustable Front Beam - 2102 Ultimate 4" Narrowed/Adjustable Front Beam - 2102

Fits the following Left Hand Drive (LHD) Vehicles:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
No body mods, cutting or notching is necessary with this beam. If the vehicle has been in an accident, it is possible that minimal massaging will be needed to install.

PDF Instructions and Tips:

  • Assembling an Ultimate Beam - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $595.00
(Built to Order)
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Ultimate 4" Narrowed/Adjustable Front Beam - 2120 Ultimate 4" Narrowed/Adjustable Front Beam - 2120

Fits the following:

  • Type 3
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Assembling an Ultimate Beam - Link
  • Additional parts needed, see details for more information

Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks
Our Price: $815.00
(Built to Order)
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PRO Built Drum Drop Spindles Drum - 2441 Classic VW PRO Built Drum Drop Spindles - 2441

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Porsche 356 - Requires Beetle inner bearings
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
  • If you want to run our BAD Series Brakes with drop spindles, these DRUM spindles are the ones you need.
PDF Instructions and Tips:
  • Drop Spindle Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:

Usually Ships in 7 to 10 Days
Our Price: $627.50 Price per pair
(Built to Order)
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PRO Built Type 1 Link Pin Adjusters - 2450 PRO Built Type 1 Link Pin Adjusters - 2450

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 Adjuster Install - Link - Coming Soon
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Set the adjuster 25 Degree up from parallel to the ground.
  • Purchase a set of Adjustable shocks to tune the ride quality in

Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours
Our Price: $59.95 Each
In Stock
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PRO Built Type 1 Ball Joint Adjusters - 2451 PRO Built Type 1 Ball Joint Adjusters - 2451

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
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
  • Kit cars with ball joint suspensions
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Set the adjuster 25 Degree up from parallel to the ground.
  • Purchase a set of Adjustable shocks to tune the ride quality in

Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours
Our Price: $62.95 Each
In Stock
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Six Shooter Clutch Adjustment Nut Six Shooter Clutch Adjustment Nut - 2820

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug
  • 1965-1979 UK Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1971-1979 Super Beetle 1301 1302
  • All Type 2's
  • All Type 3's
  • All Type 181 Things
  • Mexican Beetle
  • Fridolin
PDF Instructions:
  • Six Shooter Install - Link
Tips:
  • Clean the clutch cable threads thoroughly, lube both the cable and the Six Shooter when installing for easy adjustments.

Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours
Our Price: $24.50
Sale Price: $24.50 Each
In Stock
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Ultimate Type 2 Adjustable Front Beam Deposit - 2104 Ultimate Type 2 Adjustable Front Beam Deposit - 2104

Fits the following:

  • All Type 2 Bus
This UB will require options that include years, if you want torsions, tie rods, etc that the PRO's will put together shortly. Estimated Price is $725 for the Beam.

Pre-Order
Our Price: $100.00
Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Beam Complete - 2200 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Beam Complete - 2200

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
  • Adjustable shock option to be able to tune the suspension feel to your liking
*Disc Brakes are optional

Usually Ships in 8 to 9 Weeks
Our Price: $2,400.00 Each
Seat Belt Reinforcement Kit Seat Belt Reinforcement Kit - 2707

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1971-1979 Super Beetle 1301 1302
  • Type 3
  • Thing
  • Fridolin
PDF Instructions:
  • Inspection Plate Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads

Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours
Our Price: $79.95 Price per pair
In Stock
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