Type 2 Bus IRS Axle Conversion - 2611

There are two conversions available to lower the 1955 through 1967 Classic Volkswagen Type 2 Split Bus. The one shown here which is the IRS Axle conversion and the Swing Straight Axle Conversion.

This conversion requires the use of your spring plates, which the PRO's send a pre-paid shipping label via email to retrieve your plates and send them back to us for modification. This conversion will lower the rear end of your bus 3.50" or 89mm. It will require more than what is included in the kit, check out the Complete Details section for more on that.

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 12/25/23 by Pete

Related: PRObuilt Complete Lowering Kit | Rear Disc Brake Conversion | Complete Straight Axle Transaxle for the Type 2

Typical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

This converts all 1967 and prior buses to independent rear suspension. You can raise and lower your bus without altering wheel camber, by rotating the brackets on the torsion tube, resulting in better power transfer from the engine. It is very important that the instructions provided here be followed to insure a trouble-free installation. It is also recommended that you have a copy of the 63-67 factory workshop manual, an excellent reference to consult with.

What's included?

It comes with the following;

• 2 - Control-arm mounting brackets with hardware
• 2 - Upper-shock mount brackets
• 2 - Axles
• 2 - Spring plates (Modifying yours)
• 2 - Emergency brake cable extenders (gold tubes)
• 1 - Nose cone gasket

What else do I need?

• The whole rear end of an IRS bug, thing or type 3 which the PRO's carry here.
• control arms
• stub axles
• CV joints
• metal brake lines
• nuts and bolts for the arm
• Transmission - We have them available here.

What about brakes

You can run late model Beetle/Ghia drum brakes and add adapters to wide 5, find and rebuild some Thing type 181 rear brakes or add a set of our BAD Series Disc Brakes that are found here.