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The PRObuilt line of products for the Classic Volkswagen is always expanding. The same can be said about our OE Steering Components.
- by Pete Skiba - PRO since 2002 | Airkewld.com | Updated on 9/25/23

Due to the high volume of steering boxes, we have yet again changed the options available to make it even simpler. One box, one option. OEM look with an OEM cap or a billet cap that makes this box 40% tougher. That's it.

Related: Airkewld will buy your core Steering Boxes with a VW Logo on them | These PRObuilt Steering Boxes are what we put on our PRObuilt Line of Beams | The OEM PRObuilt Steering Coupler is a great compliment to any PRObuilt Steering Box.

Also: The products listed in the section below are quality controlled by the PRO's to ensure you are getting a quality component that meets or exceeds expectations. Besides the (2) options of PRObuilt Steering Boxes, you will fine various lengths of Narrowed Tie Rod Sets, Premium Tie Rod Ends, High Quality Steering Fasteners and more!



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OEM PRObuilt Steering Box - 2480 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 Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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4-6 Inch Narrowed Ball Joint Tie Rods - 2423 4-6 Inch Narrowed Ball Joint Tie Rods - 2423

To get proper Ackerman, you need to have the right length of tie rods when you narrow your beam. It is not as simple as cutting your tie rods the amount you narrowed your beam. It's a math problem.

For reference, your steering box is not in the center of the beam. It is to the left here in the US. So the lengths of the tie rods play a major role in steering geometry. So, to not give away our secrets, let's just say we have done the math for you.

These tie rods are narrowed enough to allow for four to six inches of narrowed width on a 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Karmann Ghia, in a ball joint application. For the four inch application, you will have less threads showing on the tie rod ends and for the six inch, you will have more. Stock tie rods consist of part numbers 131415801B, 131415802C for 1966-68, and 131415801F, 131415802E for 1969-77.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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2-3 Inch Narrowed Ball Joint Tie Rods - 2422 2-3 Inch Narrowed Ball Joint Tie Rods - 2422

To get proper Ackerman, you need to have the right length of tie rods when you narrow your beam. It is not as simple as cutting your tie rods the amount you narrowed your beam. It's a math problem.

For reference, your steering box is not in the center of the beam. It is to the left here in the US. So the lengths of the tie rods play a major role in steering geometry. So, to not give away our secrets, let's just say we have done the math for you.

These tie rods are narrowed enough to allow for two to three inches of narrowed width on a 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Karmann Ghia, in a ball joint application. For the two inch application, you will have less threads showing on the tie rod ends and for the three inch, you will have more. Stock tie rods consist of part numbers 131415801B, 131415802C for 1966-68, and 131415801F, 131415802E for 1969-77.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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5-6 Inch Narrowed Link Pin Tie Rods - 2421 5-6 Inch Narrowed Link Pin Tie Rods - 2421

To get proper Ackerman, you need to have the right length of tie rods when you narrow your beam. It is not as simple as cutting your tie rods the amount you narrowed your beam. It's a math problem.

For reference, your steering box is not in the center of the beam. It is to the left here in the US. So the lengths of the tie rods play a major role in steering geometry. So, to not give away our secrets, let's just say we have done the math for you.

These tie rods are narrowed enough to allow for five to six inches of narrowed width on a 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Classic Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia. For the five inch application, you will have less threads showing on the tie rod ends and for the six inch, you will have more. Stock tie rods consist of part numbers 113415802B and 113415801.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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2-4 Inch Narrowed Link Pin Tie Rods - 2420 2 - 4 Inch Narrowed Link Pin Tie Rods - 2420

To get proper Ackerman, you need to have the right length of tie rods when you narrow your beam. It is not as simple as cutting your tie rods the amount you narrowed your beam. It's a math problem.

For reference, your steering box is not in the center of the beam. It is to the left here in the US. So the lengths of the tie rods play a major role in steering geometry. So, to not give away our secrets, let's just say we have done the math for you.

These tie rods are narrowed enough to allow for two to four inches of narrowed width on a 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Classic Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia. For the two inch application, you will have less threads showing on the tie rod ends and for the four inch, you will have more. Stock tie rods consist of part numbers 113415802B and 113415801.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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OEM PRObuilt Steering Box Coupler Assembly - 2484 OEM PRObuilt Steering Box Coupler Assembly - 2484

The most often neglected part of the Classic Volkswagen Drive-Train is the Steering Box. The next part, the steering box coupler. The PRO's have collected data, tested and found the perfect way to bulletproof this system and the offer it to you today!

What role does the steering box coupler play?

Male steering tee to the rag joint (rubber doughnut)
Rag joint to the female steering box tee
Female steering box tee to steering box
Ground connection for the horn


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Product updated 6/17/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Stainless Steering Box Fastener Kit - 2903 Stainless Steering Box Fastener Kit - 2903

When updating the details on your Steering Box, 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 Pete

Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Premium Steering Dampener - 1580 Premium Steering Dampener - 1580


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German Tie Rod End Right Side Outer - 2477 German Tie Rod End Right Side Outer - 2477

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1979 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1979 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Right Side Inner - 2476 German Tie Rod End Right Side Inner - 2476

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1979 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1979 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Left Side Inner - 2475 German Tie Rod End Left Side Inner - 2475

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1979 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1979 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Left Side Outer - 2474 German Tie Rod End Left Side Outer - 2474

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1979 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1979 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Right Side Outer - 2473 German Tie Rod End Right Side Outer - 2473

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Right Side Inner - 2472 German Tie Rod End Right Side Inner - 2472

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Left Side Inner - 2471 German Tie Rod End Left Side Inner - 2471

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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German Tie Rod End Left Side Outer - 2470 German Tie Rod End Left Side Outer - 2470

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Apply anti-sieze to the threads to make adjustments in the future easy.

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Narrowed Tie Rod Jam Nuts - 2424 Narrowed Tie Rod Jam Nuts - 2424

The perfect pair for a new set of tie rods, these set of 4 jam nuts that are zinc plated in different colors to differentiate left and right work flawlessly with quality tie rod ends.

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/12/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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"Invest in a quality product rather than an inexpensive/cheap one. Common problems are normally from tolerances that exceed from OEM specs. Meaning, if the product from OEM normally has .005 play in the socket, common aftermarket spec might be .010 - .020 whereas the PRO's at Airkewld, look for a tighter tolerance. You can't visually see that in any new component, that comes with experience and repetition."

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