A better way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977) other than utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam is to order an Ultimate Adjustable Front Beam.

The Ultimate Beam (UB) allows you to adjust your ride height from stock height down to *seven inches on average. The UB has Delrin bushings, a steering dampener bracket, and grease-able zerks. The UB can come in stock width, up to 4" narrowed with shock towers. New torsions, tie rods, and shocks are recommended for the best overall user experience. If you don't know what beam makes the most sense, click here.

4" Narrowed is in Stock.

There are three ways to lower your 1966 through 1977 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install a pair of adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

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

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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A better way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965) other than utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam is to order an Ultimate Adjustable Front Beam.

The Ultimate Beam (UB) allows you to adjust your ride height from stock height down to *seven inches on average. The UB has Delrin bushings, a steering dampener bracket, and grease-able zerks. The UB can come in stock width, up to 4" narrowed with shock towers. New torsions, tie rods, and shocks are recommended for the best overall user experience. If you don't know what beam makes the most sense, click here. This beam replaces the factory beam part number 113401021A.

4" Narrowed and Stock Width LHD are in stock

There are three ways to lower your 1949 through 1965 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install a pair of adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

Made in the USA | Product updated 8/14/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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A better way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977) other than utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam is to order an Ultimate Adjustable Front Beam.

The Ultimate Beam (UB) allows you to adjust your ride height from stock height down to *seven inches on average. The UB has Delrin bushings, a steering dampener bracket, and grease-able zerks. The UB showcased here is six inch narrowed, without shock towers (ultra smooth ride). New torsions, and tie rods, are recommended for the best overall user experience. If you don't know what beam makes the most sense, click here.

There are three ways to lower your 1966 through 1977 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install a pair of adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

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

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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A better way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965) other than utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam is to order an Ultimate Adjustable Front Beam.

The Ultimate Beam (UB) allows you to adjust your ride height from stock height down to *seven inches on average. The UB has Delrin bushings, a steering dampener bracket, and grease-able zerks. The UB showcased here is six inch narrowed, without shock towers (ultra smooth ride). New torsions, tie rods, and shocks are recommended for the best overall user experience. If you don't know what beam makes the most sense, click here. This beam replaces the factory beam part number 113401021A.

There are three ways to lower your 1949 through 1965 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install a pair of adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

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

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Lowering a Type 3.......is difficult. If you adjust the torsions with the factory beam, the ball joints bind up, giving the end user almost no travel and no user enjoyment. So you can do that, and as you did back in the 80s, you can still smile, but you know the wife isn't traveling with you as the ride is bonk. Yes, bonk. The PRO's had an idea with a few minor changes; we can update the front suspension to a 1969 Karmann Ghia and reap all the rewards of drop spindles, adjustable beams, and American-made disc brake kits. The Type 3 Ultimate Beam is here.

The T3 Ultimate Beam (T3UB) for the Type 3 allows you to adjust your ride height from stock height down to *seven inches on average. The T3UB has Delrin bushings, a steering dampener bracket, and grease-able zerks. The T3UB comes 4" narrowed with shock towers, torsions, and tie rods. New shocks, control arms, and eccentrics are needed to complete the conversion. Or you can go PRObuilt.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/13/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The BEST way to adjust a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977), up or down, is by installing a Complete PRObuilt Beam. When the PRO's say complete, they mean complete. You will not need anything in addition to this assembly.

The Stage 1 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. For a full list of details included with the beam assembly, visit the Complete Details section here.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/14/23 by Pete

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

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The BEST way to adjust a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965), up or down, is by installing a Complete PRObuilt Beam. When the PRO's say complete, they mean complete. You will not need anything in addition to this assembly.

The Stage 1 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. For a full list of details included with the beam assembly, visit the Complete Details section here. This beam replaces the factory beam part number 113401021A.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/15/23 by Pete

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

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The BEST way to adjust a Classic Volkswagen Type 3, is by installing a Stage 1 PRObuilt Conversion Beam. When the PRO's say complete, they mean complete. You will not need anything in addition to this assembly.

The Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam is built on the Ultimate Beam platform. It's made 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. For a full list of details included with the beam assembly, visit the Complete Details section here.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/15/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Classic Volkswagen Type 1's have an axle beam up front, and inside that beam are Torsion Leaves. They are also known as Torsion Leaf, Torsions, Torsion Springs, Torsion Slats, Torsion Bars, or the OEM part number for the link pin application is 111411027. There is an upper and a lower needed for each vehicle.

Each tube houses eight leaves, four wide and four small, two on top and two on the bottom. They form a square shape.

One thing to remember when dealing with suspension is AGE. Since the ball joint suspension was born in 1949 (yes they were built earlier, chances are you don't have one of those), these torsion leaves can be up to 74 years old (2023) and have lost spring tension, causing the vehicle to sag over time. So although you might have a stock condition suspension set up, it is a certainty that your Classic VW has lowered over time.

Small note, the Classic Volkswagen Beetle had about six inches or 150mm of a gap between the top of the 165sr15 tire and the fender when it came off the showroom floor.

These torsions come from Volkswagen of Mexico and are NEW, not used. They are offered stock widths up to six inches narrower.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Classic Volkswagen Type 1 and Type 181 have an axle beam up front, and inside that beam are Torsion Leaves. They are also known as Torsion Leaf, Torsions, Torsion Springs, Torsion Slats, Torsion Bars, or the OEM part number for the ball joint application is 131411107A. There is an upper and a lower needed for each vehicle.

Each tube houses ten leaves, four wide and six small, three on top and three on the bottom. They form a hexagonal shape.

One thing to remember when dealing with suspension is AGE. Since the ball joint suspension was born in 1966, these torsion leaves can be up to 57 years old (2023) and have lost spring tension, causing the vehicle to sag over time. So although you might have a stock condition suspension set up, it is a certainty that your Classic VW has lowered over time.

Small note, the Classic Volkswagen Beetle had about six inches or 150mm of a gap between the top of the 165sr15 tire and the fender when it came off the showroom floor.

These torsions come from Volkswagen of Mexico and are NEW, not used. They are offered stock widths up to six inches narrower.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Classic Volkswagen Type 2's have an axle beam up front, and inside that beam are Torsion Leaves. They are also known as Torsion Leaf, Torsions, Torsion Springs, Torsion Slats, Torsion Bars, or the OEM part number for the link pin application is 211411033. There is an upper and a lower needed for each vehicle.

Each tube houses ten leaves, four wide and six small, three on top and three on the bottom. They form a hexagonal shape.

One thing to remember when dealing with suspension is AGE. Since the ball joint suspension was born in 1955 (Non Barndoor applications), these torsion leaves can be up to 68 years old (2023) and have lost spring tension, causing the vehicle to sag over time. So although you might have a stock condition suspension set up, it is a certainty that your Classic VW has lowered over time.

These torsions come from Volkswagen of Mexico and are NEW, not used. They are offered stock width.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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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 | Tools Needed

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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 | Tools Needed

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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 | Tools Needed

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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 | Tools Needed

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A Good option for installing drop spindles on your 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the link pin application is this set of DRUM drop spindles. It will lower your vehicle 2.5" and add 3/8" of track width to each side. They work with either stock drum brakes or our GEN 1 or GEN 2 BAD Series Brakes. These spindles will need to be pressed on and off the vehicle. Early model 2 bolt wheel cylinder backing plates will need a small grind on the back of the spindle where it touches the backing plate. These spindles would replace the factory spindles with part numbers 111405301 and 111405302.

Good - Individually purchase these spindles, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Best - PRObuilt Drop Drum Spindles - Bolt-On - Tech Support Included

Made in China | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 5 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The best option for installing drop spindles on your 1966 through 1968 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the ball joint application is this set of DRUM drop spindles. It will lower your vehicle 2.5" and add 3/8" of track width to each side. They work with either stock drum brakes or our GEN 1 or GEN 2 BAD Series Brakes. Because these drop spindles were made for later models, the PRO's are including a set of German roller bearings, inner seat and premium outer tie rod ends so that this is a bolt on solution for these years and models. These spindles would replace the factory spindles with part numbers 113405311 and 13405312E.

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

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The best option for installing drop spindles on your 1969 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the ball joint application is this set of DRUM drop spindles. It will lower your vehicle 2.5" and add 3/8" of track width to each side. They work with either stock drum brakes or our GEN 1 or GEN 2 BAD Series Brakes. These spindles would replace the factory spindles with part numbers 113405311 and 13405312E.

Made in China | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The best option for installing drop spindles on your 1969 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the ball joint application is this set of DISC drop spindles. It will lower your vehicle 2.5" and add 3/8" of track width to each side. They work with either stock disc brakes or disc brake kits using factory Karmann Ghia style calipers. These spindles would replace the factory stock height spindles with part numbers 113405312D and 113405311D.

Made in China | Product updated 6/18/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The Best option for installing drop spindles on your 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the link pin application is this set of PRObuilt DRUM Drop Spindles. It will lower your vehicle 2.5" and add 3/8" of track width to each side. They work with either stock drum brakes or our GEN 1 or GEN 2 BAD Series Brakes. Early model 2 bolt wheel cylinder backing plates will need a small grind on the back of the spindle where it touches the backing plate. These spindles would replace the factory spindles with part numbers 111405301 and 111405302.

Good - Individually purchase these spindles, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Best - PRObuilt Drop Drum Spindles - Bolt-On - Tech Support Included

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

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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As of 2023, no company has stepped up and built replacement spindles, stock, or dropped for the Classic Volkswagen Split Window Type 2 Bus. That leaves us in a position to ONLY offer a Drop Spindle Service, meaning your spindles are shipped to the PRO's and the PRO's ship them back to you dropped, and not something the PRO's can offer outright.

This service is only available in the USA. If you are outside the USA, consider the logistical (shipping) cost to get them to us, insured, and return shipping once the PRO's completes the service.

This service will drop your 1955 through 1967 Split Window Type 2 Bus, 3.50" or 90mm.

These spindles would replace the factory stock height spindles with part numbers 211405301A, 211405302A, (1955-1963) and 211405311C, 211405312C, (1964-1967).

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

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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A good way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle or Karmann Ghia with link pin front suspension ( 1949 through 1965) is utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam.

These adjusters will give you the ability to adjust your VW up and down a total of 7.5" when installed at 25 degrees up from parallel to the ground. This means you can go up to stock height at the highest setting and the ability to go down a total of 7.5", but you can set it anywhere you want within that range.

Do not believe the 50/50 garbage out there, it is a Band-aid idea that will only cause more harm. Your factory link pin suspension is designed to be at a stock height, with the arms at a 60 degree angle. The top arm is bottomed out on the stop, the stock shock is maxed out in extension and this is all assumed, that the factory torsions haven't lost any spring tension. (Theortically, if the 50/50 method was put in place with relaxed torsions, you are putting more stress on them to index them higher giving the vehicle an unstable ride. Would it lift it to stock height? Maybe. Would it be good advice to do this to keep your family safe? No.) Installing these adjusters at 25 degrees give you the best use of travel within the range of the factory working components.

There are three ways to lower your 1949 through 1965 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install these adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/19/23 by Pete

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

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A good way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia or Type 181 Thing with ball joint front suspension ( 1966 through 1977) is utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam.

These adjusters will give you the ability to adjust your VW up and down a total of 7.5" when installed at 25 degrees up from parallel to the ground. This means you can go up to stock height at the highest setting and the ability to go down a total of 7.5", but you can set it anywhere you want within that range.

Do not believe the 50/50 garbage out there, it is a Band-aid idea that will only cause more harm. Your factory ball joint suspension is designed to be at a stock height, with the arms at a 60 degree angle. The stock shock is maxed out in extension and this is all assumed, that the factory torsions haven't lost any spring tension. (Theoretically, if the 50/50 method was put in place with relaxed torsions, you are putting more stress on them to index them higher giving the vehicle an unstable ride. Would it lift it to stock height? Maybe. Would it be good advice to do this to keep your family safe? No.) Installing these adjusters at 25 degrees give you the best use of travel within the range of the factory working components.

There are three ways to lower your 1966 through 1977 Type 1 and 181. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install these adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/19/23 by Pete

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

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Rebuilding your late model 1966 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia with ball joint front suspension can be challenging. But the PRO's can give you confidence knowing you are getting the right part, built the right way, and keeping you and your family safe. Our PRObuilt Arm Set gives you that peace of mind.

The OEM VW arms used for this set include these part numbers; 131405103A, 131405104A, 131405151A, and 131405152A. They go through an extensive process to ensure our PRO's put their stamp of quality on the PRObuilt Arm Set. The complete details section will go through all the detail in length.

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Aligning your late model 1966 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia with ball joint front suspension can be challenging. But the PRO's can give you confidence knowing you are getting the right part, built the right way, and keeping you and your family safe. Our set of Lowered Eccentrics gives you that peace of mind.

The OEM VW eccentrics used are part number 131405319.

Made in China | Product updated 6/19/23 by Pete

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

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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 | Tools Needed

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a link pin front suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031B.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Type 181 Thing with a ball joint front suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031E.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 2 Split Window Bus with a link pin front suspension. Monotube shock technology is more responsive with better oil control and is vastly superior to twin tube shock design. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113513031G.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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

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The Ultimate "No-Brainer" when it comes to rebuilding your 1949 through 1965 Classic Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle or Karmann Ghia link pin front axle beam is this Installation Kit. It will work with an OEM Beam or an Ultimate Beam.

Premium tie rod ends, steering damper, beam bolts, rubber body pads and inspection plate and seal make the rebuilding process a breeze!

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The Ultimate "No-Brainer" when it comes to rebuilding your 1966 through 1968 Classic Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle or Karmann Ghia ball joint front axle beam is this Installation Kit. It will work with an OEM Beam or an Ultimate Beam.

Premium tie rod ends, steering damper, beam bolts, rubber body pads and inspection plate and seal make the rebuilding process a breeze!

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The Ultimate "No-Brainer" when it comes to rebuilding your 1969 through 1977 Classic Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle or Karmann Ghia ball joint front axle beam is this Installation Kit. It will work with an OEM Beam or an Ultimate Beam.

Premium tie rod ends, steering damper, beam bolts, rubber body pads and inspection plate and seal make the rebuilding process a breeze!

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a Swing Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 13.500" extended and 8.900" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit fit many different Classic Volkswagen's with an IRS Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 15.250" extended and 10.000" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113513031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a Swing Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 13.000" extended and 9.150" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit many different Classic Volkswagen's with an IRS Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 14.900" extended and 10.150" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113513031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

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

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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 6/21/23 by Pete

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

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There are two conversions available to lower the 1955 through 1967 Classic Volkswagen Type 2 Split Bus. The one shown here which is the Swing Axle conversion and the IRS 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 6/21/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a link pin front suspension. Monotube shock technology is more responsive with better oil control and is vastly superior to twin tube shock design. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031B.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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

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These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Type 181 Thing with a ball joint front suspension. Monotube shock technology is more responsive with better oil control and is vastly superior to twin tube shock design. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031E.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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

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