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Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam - 2100 Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam - 2100

Fits the following vehicles:

  • 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966 through 1975 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:

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Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $815.55 Each
6 in stock!
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Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102 Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102

Fits the following vehicles:

  • 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1957 through 1965 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:

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Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $790.72 Each
5 in stock!
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Ultimate Narrowed Adjustable Type 3 Conversion Front Beam - 2120 Ultimate Narrowed Adjustable Type 3 Conversion 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

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,048.84 Each
(Built to Order)
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Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2200 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2200

Fits the following:
  • 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966 through 1975 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
  • 4" narrowed is the most common and allows for the most wheel/stance/disc brake options
  • Adjustable shock option to be able to tune the suspension feel to your liking
*Disc Brakes are optional here.
They can be installed by clicking here or clicking the check box below in the accessories section.
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Estimated 8-10 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,779.61 per Assembly

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Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Link Pin Beam Complete - 2201 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Link Pin Beam Complete - 2201

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1957 through 1965 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
  • 4" narrowed is the most common and allows for the most wheel/stance/disc brake options
  • Adjustable shock option to be able to tune the suspension feel to your liking
*Disc Brakes are optional here.
They can be installed by clicking here or clicking the check box below in the accessories section.

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Estimated 8-10 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $3,054.41 per Assembly

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Classic VW PRObuilt Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2441 Classic VW PRObuilt Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2441

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 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:
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Estimated 7-10 Days to Ship
Airkewld Army Price: $672.61 per Pair

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Type 1 Link Pin Adjusters - 2450 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
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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $78.54 Each
16 in stock!
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Type 1 Ball Joint Adjusters - 2451 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
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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $78.77 Each
16 in stock!
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Six Shooter Clutch Adjustment Nut - 2820 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.

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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $29.82 Each
101 in stock!
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Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Shockless Link Pin Beam Complete - 2209 Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Shockless Link Pin Beam Complete - 2209

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1957 through 1965 Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
All Shockless PRObuilt Beams come 6 Inch narrowed.

PDF Instructions:
  • PRObuilt Beam Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • PRObuilt Beam Installation Kit
*Disc Brakes are optional here.
They can be installed by clicking here or clicking the check box below in the accessories section.

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Estimated 8-10 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,882.13 per Assembly

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Seat Belt Anchor Reinforcement Kit - 2707 Seat Belt Anchor 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:
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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Airkewld Army Price: $95.66 per Pair
2 in stock!
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Complete 1949-65 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2170 Complete 1949-65 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2170

Fits the following:

  • 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle | Bug | Fusca
  • 1957 through 1965 Karmann Ghia
  • Vehicles with a Link-Pin front suspension and Swing-Axle rear suspension
PDF Instructions | Tips
  • Drop Spindle Install - Link
  • Ultimate Beam Install - Link
  • Dropping the Rear - Link

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Estimated 4 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $3,217.05 per Kit
Complete 1966-68 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2172 Complete 1966-68 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2172

Fits the following:

  • 1966 through 1968 Type 1 Beetle Bug Fusca 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
  • PRObuilt Arm Install - Link
  • Rear Suspension Drop - Link
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Estimated 4 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $3,040.41 per Kit
Complete 1969-77 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173 Complete 1969-77 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173

Fits the following:

  • 1969 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969 through 1975 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
  • PRObuilt Arm Install - Link
  • Rear Suspension Drop - Link
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Estimated 4 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $2,995.73 per Kit
Complete 1955-67 Type 2 VW Split Bus PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2175 Complete 1955-67 Type 2 VW Split Bus PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2175

Fits the following:

  • 1955 through 1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab (We do NOT offer this service for Brazilian Split Bus applications)
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. We will need your spindles and spring plates to supply the kit as intended.

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

Now you have the ability to upgrade the trans to a performance model with upgraded super diff, side plate, welded gears, steel shift forks and more! Check out the product options for more details.

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Estimated 12+ Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $4,830.75 per Kit

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Gas Monkey Garage Beetle Package Gas Monkey Garage Beetle Package

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1959 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1955-1959 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1960-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia (with optional Transaxle package)
Gas Monkey Garage VW Build - Link

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Estimated 8-10 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $9,316.47 per Kit
Complete 1973-74 VW Type 181 Thing PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2174 Complete 1973-74 VW Type 181 Thing PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2174

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, 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, drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's.

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Estimated 2 Weeks
Airkewld Army Price: $849.96 per Kit