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The PRO's at Airkewld, (Air-Cooled), have created these categories above to stream line your needs. 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 suspensionsNo 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: Get the Installation Kit, well worth it. Get the matching Tie Rods and Torsions as well. Pick up a #SlickSpanner for easy camber adjustments in tight areas - Link More Information Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $815.55 Each 6 in stock! (19) Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102 Fits the following vehicles:1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1957 through 1965 Karmann GhiaKit cars with link pin suspensionsNo 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 - LinkThe PRO's Recommendations:Get the Installation Kit, well worth it. Get the matching Tie Rods and Torsions as well.More Information Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $790.72 Each 5 in stock! (15) Ultimate Narrowed Adjustable Type 3 Conversion Front Beam - 2120 Fits the following:Type 3PDF Instructions and Tips:Assembling an Ultimate Beam - LinkAdditional parts needed, see details for more information More Information Back Order Airkewld Army Price: $1,048.84 Each (Built to Order) (1) Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2200 Fits the following: 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca 1966 through 1975 Karmann GhiaMexican 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. More Information Estimated 8-10 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $2,779.61 per Assembly (8) 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. More Information Estimated 8-10 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $3,054.41 per Assembly (10) 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: ARP Stainless Steel Fasteners More Information Estimated 7-10 Days to Ship Airkewld Army Price: $672.61 per Pair (6) Type 1 Link Pin Adjusters - 2450 Fits the following:1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1949-1965 US Spec Karmann GhiaKit cars with link pin suspensionsPDF Instructions:PRObuilt Adjuster Install - Link - Coming SoonThe 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 More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $78.54 Each 16 in stock! (4) Type 1 Ball Joint Adjusters - 2451 Fits the following:1966-1977 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1966-1977 US Spec Karmann Ghia1965-1979 UK Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug1965-1979 UK Spec Karmann Ghia1973-1974 Type 181 ThingMexican BeetleFridolinKit cars with ball joint suspensionsThe 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 More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $78.77 Each 16 in stock! (5) 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. More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $29.82 Each 101 in stock! (99) 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. More Information Estimated 8-10 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $2,882.13 per Assembly (1) 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: None yet but check out the video here. More Information Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP Airkewld Army Price: $95.66 per Pair Add to Cart 2 in stock! (9) 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 More Information Estimated 4 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $3,217.05 per Kit 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 More Information Estimated 4 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $3,040.41 per Kit 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 More Information Estimated 4 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $2,995.73 per Kit 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. More Information Estimated 12+ Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $4,830.75 per Kit (2) Gas Monkey Garage Beetle Package Fits the following:1949-1959 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1955-1959 US Spec Karmann Ghia1960-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia (with optional Transaxle package)Gas Monkey Garage VW Build - LinkMore Information Estimated 8-10 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $9,316.47 per Kit 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.More Information Estimated 2 Weeks Airkewld Army Price: $849.96 per Kit