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The Beam Your Classic VW Should Have Had From the Factory.
Airkewld assembled beams are the reference standard for Classic VW front suspension. This page gives you everything a PRO would walk you through on a phone call — narrowing, wheels, brakes, and suspension compatibility — so you can spec the exact right beam yourself. Now in three build tiers: OGbuilt (QC'd OEM German components, raw), ECObuilt (all-new, raw), and PRObuilt (all-new, powder coated).
Steering That Feels PreciseNo wandering. No vague steering feel.
Geometry Done OnceStops buying parts twice chasing handling.
Ready to InstallFully assembled, inspected, finalized before shipping.
Not Sure How Narrow?Stock drums usually run 3". Discs usually run 4". The selector confirms it.
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PRObuilt Assembled Beam — The "No Regrets" Starting Point
If you want your Classic VW to feel tight, predictable, and correct — this is the beam that ends the parts-swap chase.
Process — Not Parts — Determines the Right Beam
Choose Fast: How Do You Want to Control Ride Height?
New · Entry Point
From $1,299.99New-construction beam in raw steel, assembled with quality-controlled & audited Original German VW components. Same process, same audit, same shocks — without the cosmetics. Stage 1 only.Shop OGbuilt Beams →
From $1,299.99New-construction beam in raw steel, assembled with quality-controlled & audited Original German VW components. Same process, same audit, same shocks — without the cosmetics. Stage 1 only.Shop OGbuilt Beams →Better · Raw
From $2,299.99Same beam as PRObuilt, all-new components, shipped raw — paint or powder coat it yourself and save. Stage 1 only.Shop ECObuilt Beams →
From $2,299.99Same beam as PRObuilt, all-new components, shipped raw — paint or powder coat it yourself and save. Stage 1 only.Shop ECObuilt Beams →Best · Reference Standard
From $3,499.99 · Stage 1 or 2Fully finished, fully assembled, ready to bolt on. The only tier available with Stage 2 Air Ride and Custom Color.Shop PRObuilt Beams →
From $3,499.99 · Stage 1 or 2Fully finished, fully assembled, ready to bolt on. The only tier available with Stage 2 Air Ride and Custom Color.Shop PRObuilt Beams →Full Price Breakdown
Every Price Point, Feature By Feature
Click any stop on the line below to see exactly what your Beetle or Karmann Ghia gets at that price — from $1,299.99 up to $5,899.99. The full side-by-side chart is further down.
$1,299.99$1,699.99$2,299.99$3,499.99$5,899.99
$1,299.99
Beam Only — Steering Not Included
The most affordable way into a properly built, quality-controlled front beam. Original German components, audited and assembled — steering box sourced separately or added for $400 more.
View OGbuilt Options →What's Included
- ✓7.5" Adjustable, narrowed up to 4" from stock
- ✓Sport Shocks
- ✓German Ball Joints or German Link Pins & King Pins
- ✓Quality-Controlled Control Arms & Spindle Assemblies
- ✓Black Oxide Hardware
Not At This Price
- — Steering System (optional add-on, see next stop)
- — New Torsions (original German cores only)
- — Smoothed welds, Powder Coat, Steering Damper
- — No exterior crating or free terminal shipping
- — Air Ride is not available on this tier
+ Steering$1,699.99
Beam + OGbuilt Steering System, Installed
Same OGbuilt beam, now complete with a steering system installed — ready to bolt in without sourcing a box or column on your own.
View OGbuilt Options →What's Included
- ✓Everything in base OGbuilt
- ✓OGbuilt Steering System — installed
Not At This Price
- — New Torsions (original German cores only)
- — Smoothed welds, Powder Coat, Steering Damper
- — No exterior crating or free terminal shipping
- — Air Ride is not available on this tier
$2,299.99
Complete Beam, All-New Core Components
Steps up to new torsions and a standard steering system, with cleaned-up welds and castings and a steering damper — plus the beam ships crated and qualifies for free terminal shipping.
View ECObuilt Options →What's Included
- ✓7.5" Adjustable, narrowed up to 4" from stock
- ✓Sport Shocks, German Ball Joints or Link Pins & King Pins
- ✓New Torsions & Steering System
- ✓Smoothed & Cleaned-Up Welds & Castings, Steering Damper
- ✓Black Oxide Hardware
- ✓Exterior Crating + Free Terminal Shipping
Not At This Price
- — Powder Coat
- — NOS Steering Box Internals or Heavy-Duty Steering Box Cap
- — Air Ride is not available on this tier
$3,499.99
The Complete, Powder-Coated Build
Everything in ECObuilt, plus powder coat, NOS steering box internals, a heavy-duty steering box cap, and stainless hardware. The only tier where Air Ride is available.
View PRObuilt Options →What's Included
- ✓Everything in ECObuilt
- ✓Powder Coat, Stainless Steel Hardware
- ✓NOS Steering Box Internals, Heavy-Duty Steering Box Cap
- ✓Air Ride is available as an option
Optional Upgrade
- — Disc Brake Kit not installed at this price (see next stop)
+ Disc Brakes$5,899.99
Complete Build With Disc Brake Kit Installed
The full PRObuilt beam with the optional disc brake kit installed — the top of the lineup, ready for the stance and stopping power to match.
View PRObuilt Options →What's Included
- ✓Everything in PRObuilt above
- ✓Disc Brake Kit — installed
- ✓Air Ride is available as an option
- ✓Exterior Crating + Free Terminal Shipping
Top Of The Lineup
- This is the fullest build Airkewld offers on an assembled beam.
| Feature | from $1,299.99 |
$2,299.99 |
from $3,499.99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5" Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stock, Narrowed Up To 4" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sport Shocks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| German Ball Joints or Link Pins & King Pins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality-Controlled Control Arms & Spindle Assemblies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| New Torsions | Original Only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering System | Optional Add-On | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoothed & Cleaned-Up Welds & Castings | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Damper | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powder Coat | — | — | ✓ |
| Hardware | Black Oxide | Black Oxide | Stainless Steel |
| NOS Steering Box Internals | — | — | ✓ |
| Heavy-Duty Steering Box Cap | — | — | ✓ |
| Exterior Crating For Shipping Protection | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Terminal Shipping | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air Ride Compatible | Not An Option | Not An Option | Available Option |
Note: the Disc Brake Kit shown at the $5,899.99 stop above is a PRObuilt upgrade and isn't a standard line item on any tier.
Shipping Method Changes By TierOGbuilt ships without exterior crating and doesn't qualify for free terminal shipping. ECObuilt and PRObuilt both ship in exterior crating and are offered with free terminal shipping.
Air Ride Is PRObuilt-OnlyIf Air Ride is part of your plan, PRObuilt is the only tier that offers it. View Stage 2 (Air Ride) PRObuilt options →
Choose Your Path
Two Ways In · Same Right Answer
The selector walks you through the same questions a PRO would ask. The configurator gives experienced buyers direct control. Pick whichever feels right — both land on the exact beam to order.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Optional" mean for OGbuilt's steering system?
OGbuilt is priced as a beam only. If you already have a steering box and column, or plan to source your own, the base $1,299.99 price is all you need. If you'd rather have it installed for you, add the OGbuilt Steering System for $1,699.99 total.
Why isn't Air Ride available on OGbuilt or ECObuilt?
Air Ride is only offered on the PRObuilt tier. If Air Ride is on your build sheet, use the Stage 2 (Air Ride) PRObuilt beams instead of Stage 1.
What's the difference between German Ball Joints and Link Pins & King Pins?
They're two different front-end designs used across Beetle and Karmann Ghia model years, not a quality difference — every tier is built with quality-controlled German components either way, matched to your application.
What's included in Free Terminal Shipping?
On ECObuilt and PRObuilt, your crated beam ships to a freight terminal near you at no extra cost. OGbuilt does not include exterior crating or free terminal shipping.
Why does PRObuilt cost more even before the Disc Brake Kit?
PRObuilt is the only tier finished in powder coat with stainless hardware, and the only one built with NOS steering box internals and a heavy-duty steering box cap. It's also the only tier that can be built for Air Ride.
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How It Works
From Selector to Your Driveway
Four steps from "I think this is the right beam" to "it's bolted on and the car sits right."
1
Use the Selector or Configurator
Either path routes you to the correct product page with your exact spec already confirmed.
2
Order the Beam
Confirm your width and options on the product page. Place your order.
3
We Build To Your Spec
Every detail you configured — narrowing, wheels, brakes, spindles — gets built exactly as specified.
4
Ship in 7–10 Days
Fully assembled, world-class packaged, ready to bolt on.
Process — Not Parts — Determines Performance.