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Sort By: Relevance Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Most Popular Title Manufacturer Newest Oldest Availability 40 per page 80 per page 160 per page 240 per page 400 per page Page of 1 Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam - 2100 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 IncludedMade in the USA | Product updated 12/25/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $1,199.99 Airkewld Army Price $849.99 Each Savings: $350.00 (19) Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102 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 stockThere 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 IncludedMade in the USA | Product updated 12/25/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $1,199.99 Airkewld Army Price $849.99 Each Savings: $350.00 (16) 6 Inch Ultimate Narrowed / Adjustable Shockless VW Ball Joint Front Beam - 2112 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 12/25/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $1,099.99 Airkewld Army Price $749.99 Each Savings: $350.00 (2) 6 Inch Ultimate Narrowed / Adjustable Shockless VW Link Pin Front Beam - 2118 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 12/25/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $1,099.99 Airkewld Army Price $749.99 Each Savings: $350.00 (3) Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2200 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 1/9/24 by PeteTypical time to install - 2 1/2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,399.99 Airkewld Army Price $2,999.99 per Assembly Savings: $400.00 (8) Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Link Pin Beam Complete - 2201 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 1/9/24 by PeteTypical time to install - 2 1/2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,399.99 Airkewld Army Price $2,999.99 per Assembly Savings: $400.00 (11) Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Type 3 Beam Complete - 2206 This product is not currently in production. If we get enough people interested in signing up here or clicking the "email me when back in stock" button, we could bring it back. (1) Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Shockless Ball Joint Beam Complete - 2208 The BEST way to adjust a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977) 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 Shockless PRObuilt Beam is built on the Ultimate Beam platform. It's made six inches narrower than OEM for that low look and 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.Contrary to belief, the shockless beam can ride amazingly when using Airkewld's Delrin bushings. One tip, though, is if the vehicle is adjusted down, the ride will be rough, lift it an inch, and the ride improves. Made in the USA | Product updated 1/9/24 by PeteTypical time to install - 2 1/2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,199.99 Airkewld Army Price $2,799.99 per Assembly Savings: $400.00 (2) Stage 1 PRObuilt Adjustable Shockless Link Pin Beam Complete - 2209 The BEST way to adjust a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965), 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 Shockless PRObuilt Beam is built on the Ultimate Beam platform. It's made six inches narrower than OEM for that low look and 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.Contrary to belief, the shockless beam can ride amazingly when using Airkewld's Delrin bushings. One tip, though, is if the vehicle is adjusted down, the ride will be rough, lift it an inch, and the ride improves. Made in the USA | Product updated 1/9/24 by PeteTypical time to install - 2 1/2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed More InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,199.99 Airkewld Army Price $2,799.99 per Assembly Savings: $400.00 (1) Complete 1949-65 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2170 A Great way to lower 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a Complete PRObuilt Lowering Kit from Airkewld. It lowers the vehicle from 2.50" or 63mm to 10" or 254mm up front and from stock height to 6" or 150mm in the rear.Stock is a relative term. Even though you have not changed anything over time, you are assessing the vehicle's overall height as it currently sits. But it has relaxed over time, gradually starting to sag. This is what a stock Beetle at stock height looks like off the showroom floor, over a 6" gap between the top of the tire and the upper fender arch. Even the rear wheels have some positive camber. Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/23/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,749.99 Airkewld Army Price $3,349.99 Complete Kit Savings: $400.00 Complete 1966-68 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2172 The Great way to lower 1966 through 1968 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a Complete PRObuilt Lowering Kit from Airkewld. It lowers the vehicle from 2.50" or 63mm to 10" or 254mm up front and from stock height to 6" or 150mm in the rear.Stock is a relative term. Even though you have not changed anything over time, you are assessing the vehicle's overall height as it currently sits. But it has relaxed over time, gradually starting to sag. This is what a stock Beetle at stock height looks like off the showroom floor, over a 6" gap between the top of the tire and the upper fender arch. Even the rear wheels have some positive camber. Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/23/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,599.99 Airkewld Army Price $3,199.99 Complete Kit Savings: $400.00 Complete 1969-77 VW Beetle/Ghia PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2173 The Great way to lower 1969 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a Complete PRObuilt Lowering Kit from Airkewld. It lowers the vehicle from 2.50" or 63mm to 10" or 254mm up front and from stock height to 6" or 150mm in the rear.Stock is a relative term. Even though you have not changed anything over time, you are assessing the vehicle's overall height as it currently sits. But it has relaxed over time, gradually starting to sag. This is what a stock Beetle at stock height looks like off the showroom floor, over a 6" gap between the top of the tire and the upper fender arch. Even the rear wheels have some positive camber. Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/23/23 by PeteTypical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $3,599.99 Airkewld Army Price $3,199.99 Complete Kit Savings: $400.00 Complete 1973-74 VW Type 181 Thing PRObuilt Lowering Kit - 2174 Fits the following: 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing Option 1 - 3.5" Drop up front - Consists of upper/lower arms, stock height spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 2 - 3.5"+ Drop up front - Consists of Ultimate Beam, torsion's, tie rods, oil shocks, upper/lower arms, stock height spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 3 - 6" Drop up front - Consists of upper/lower arms, drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 4 - 6"+ Drop up front - Consists of Ultimate Beam, torsion's, tie rods, oil shocks, upper/lower arms, drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. More Information Register here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $1,099.99 Airkewld Army Price $899.99 Complete Kit Savings: $200.00 Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam Package Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam Package ECObuilt Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam - 2100E The ECObuilt Component Line is built on one premise. Quality, economic, but RAW. The ECObuilt Ball Joint Beam is just like the Ultimate Beam but is RAW in finish, with no badging or powder coat. Save some money and coat it yourself in any finish you would like. Torsion's and tie rods are sold separately. Made in the USA | Product updated 2/6/24 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $899.99 Airkewld Army Price $649.99 Each Savings: $250.00 (1) ECObuilt Adjustable VW Front Link Pin Beam - 2102E The ECObuilt Component Line is built on one premise. Quality, economic, but RAW. The ECObuilt Link Pin Beam is just like the Ultimate Beam but is RAW in finish, with no badging or powder coat. Save some money and coat it yourself in any finish you would like. Torsion's and tie rods are sold separately. Made in the USA | Product updated 2/6/24 by PeteTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools NeededMore InformationRegister here for the Airkewld Army Price List Price $899.99 Airkewld Army Price $649.99 Each Savings: $250.00