Classic VW Type 1 Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2431
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 Forged 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 USA | Product updated 9/27/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 5 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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List Price $399.99
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Classic VW Type 1 1966-1968 Ball Joint Drum Drop Spindles - 2432
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 Forged 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 4/30/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Classic VW Type 1 Ball Joint Drum Drop Spindles - 2433
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 Forged 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 4/30/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Classic VW Type 1 Ball Joint Disc Drop Spindles - 2434
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 Forged 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 4/30/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Classic VW PRObuilt Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2441
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 Forged 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
Better - ECObuilt Drop Drum Spindles - Bolt-On - Tech Support Included
Best - PRObuilt Drop Drum Spindles - Bolt-On - Tech Support Included
Assembled in the USA | Product updated 4/30/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Classic VW PRObuilt Link Pin Drum Stock Spindles - 2443
The Best option for rebuilding your 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the link pin application is this set of PRObuilt DRUM stock height spindles. They work with either stock drum brakes or our GEN 1 or GEN 2 BAD Series Brakes. These factory spindles with part numbers 111405301 and 111405302 are direct replacements.
Assembled in the USA | Product updated 9/27/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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List Price $539.99
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Classic VW Bus PRObuilt Drop Spindles | Service | 2444
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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Reusable Link Pin Shim Chart with Grease Pen - 2441F
Be precise. Be professional. Repeat.
Our reusable chart with grease pen make it easy to replicate a job and keep efficiency at an all time high. You can use the Matra VW27A tool or two straight edges to find the MM offset on a link pin VW and allocate the appropriate amount of shims on the chart into each field.
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Classic VW Brazilian Bus PRObuilt Drop Spindles | Service | 2444B
As of 2024, no company has stepped up and built replacement spindles, stock, or dropped for the Brazilian 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 1968 through 1975 Brazilian Split Window Type 2 Bus, 3.50" or 90mm.
Assembled in the USA | Product updated 8/12/23 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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List Price $1,699.99
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Classic VW ECObuilt Link Pin Drum Drop Spindles - 2441E
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 Forged ECObuilt 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. ECObuilt Components are no longer shipped for free.
Good - Individually purchase these spindles, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - ECObuilt Drop Drum Spindles - Bolt-On - Tech Support Included
Best - PRObuilt Drop Drum Spindles - Bolt-On - Tech Support Included
Assembled in the USA | Product updated 9/29/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Classic VW Bus PRObuilt Drop Spindles | Outright | 2444O
This is for a set of 64-67 Type 2 German Bus and 68-75
Brazilian Bus spindles that have been flipped and are being sold
outright. They have a powder coated finish that will last a lifetime.
Link pins have been gun blued and bearing cages have been cleaned and
inspected. No shims are included.
These spindle will drop your 1955 through 1967 Split Window Type 2 Bus along with Brazilian Buses, 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 5/11/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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Classic VW ECObuilt Link Pin Drum Stock Spindles - 2443E
The Best option for rebuilding your 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia for the link pin application is this set of ECObuilt DRUM stock height spindles. They work with either stock drum brakes or our GEN 1 or GEN 2 BAD Series Brakes. These factory spindles with part numbers 111405301 and 111405302 are direct replacements.
Assembled in the USA | Product updated 9/27/24 by Pete
Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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List Price $539.99
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