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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.
Made in the USA | Product updated 6/15/23 by Pete
Related: Can I add Disc Brakes to this beam? | What wheels are you wanting to run? | Is there an Air Ride Kit that does the entire vehicle? Yes.
Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
- The PRO's put together an option of simply clicking on the car and adding all the suspension components, not including the brakes or wheels, to your cart. This will give you the ability to have something similar to your ride. Enjoy.
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What's included?
This
Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam is spindle to spindle, built in any
configuration, from stock to four inch narrowed. It comes powder-coated, satin
black, ready to install.
The front end comes complete with the following;
- New Ultimate Adjustable Beam
- Through Rods
- New Tie rods
- New Air Shocks
- New Drum Drop Spindles (CB Performance/EMPI) or OEM Spindles
- New Steering Dampener
- New Hardware
- New Grease Zerks
- Premium Tie rod Ends
- German Link Pins
- German King Pins
- PRObuilt Steering Box filled with Corn Head Grease
- Reconditioned pitman/drop arm/clamp
- PRObuilt Control Arms, lowers with extended shock relocators installed
- Reconditioned Steering Knuckles
What's recommended?
- When it comes to how narrow you need, check out this article here. The PRO's recommend a FOUR Inch narrowed for most applications as it allows for just about any wheel to fit and tuck under the fenders.
- Install
kit (saves time, ensuring you have everything needed to do the job
right) New beam bolts, upper and lower body pads, and inspection plate)
.
- If
you want to make this beam install even more complete, maybe installing
a GEN 2 Disc Brake kit might make sense. To have the PRO's install
them, you will need to add the labor to do that
here, then choose your
disc brake kit
here.
- If your steering coupler from your column to your steering box has seen better days, the PRO's suggest the OEM PRObuilt Steering Box Coupler found here.
Kewl Features
- American made
- 7.5 inches of up-and-down movement
- Industries finest packaging to ensure it will arrive to you unscathed
FAQ
- The Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam comes equipped with DRUM Drop Spindles, will my front disc brakes fit on my new beam? No. If you want to run the disc brakes you already have, click here.
- Do I need to do body mods to install this beam? No. The inside dimension is 29 13/16". That gives a clearance of 1/16" on each side. If the vehicle has been in an accident, it is possible that
minimal massaging will be needed to install based on the size of buckle near the shock tower location.
- How do you narrow the beam 4" when I only have 1/2 inch on each side of my stock beam? We utilize the outer ends of the tubes and gusset outwards to give us the needed space. Here is a video that explains it.
- Do I need to send in a core? No. The PRO's have a few options for your cores. Check them out here.
- Will I need anything in addition to this assembly? No. It's as complete as it comes from the factory.
- My car is sitting crooked before and after installing my New PRObuilt Beam. What is causing the problem? Check out this article on identifying the condition of your drive-train here.
The front end will be coated apart and assembled to keep the clean look with new hardware. It's set to the medium height setting so that you can adjust it to your liking. It's pre-greased, and alignment will set in a rough application for shipping.
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