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VW Parts Catalog > Suspension - Front > Beetle & Ghia, 1966-78 > Performance & Lowering
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Teflon Bushing Lubricant, 1/2 Oz.
Teflon Bushing Lubricant, 1/2 Oz.
Price: $4.95

This super slickery Teflon Lubricant is fantastic for bushings, or even metal sleeves (shock mounts, etc) that benefit from a long term grease that stays put! This is a great grease for swaybar bushings, spring plate bushings, etc. more info
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-691B
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-691B
Price: $7.95

Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-691B is the steel cover for your brake drums and wheel bearings, with the hole for the speedometer cable to insert into. These are often lost from pot holes, etc. more info
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-692B
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-692B
Price: $7.95

Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-692B is the steel cover for your brake drums and wheel bearings, without the hole for the speedometer cable to insert into. These are often lost from pot holes, etc. more info
Extra Long Front End Bolts (Axle Beam Retaining Bolts), Pair
Extra Long Front End Bolts (Axle Beam Retaining Bolts), PAIR
Price: $8.95

Extra Long Front End Bolts (Axle Beam Retaining Bolts), Pair are the longer bolts required to add TWO SETS of Caster Shims to the front end of your Standard VW Beetle or VW Ghia. The stock bolts work fine if you are only inserting one set of shims! Price is for a pair of bolts, since you'll only need to replace the lower bolts. more info
Spindle Nut (Clamp Nut), Left, 1966-79 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Type 4, 131-405-669
Spindle Nut (Clamp Nut), Left, 1966-79 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Type 4, 131-405-669
Price: $11.95

Spindle Nut (Clamp Nut), Left, 1966-79 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Type 4, 131-405-669 holds the wheel bearings and brake drum or rotor, onto the spindle. These do occastionally go bad, usually from cross-threading, or a bad bearing. The Left Nut is left hand threaded, it's identified with a "L" on the nut itselt. Do NOT try to put a Right Nut on the left side, or a Left Nut on the right side!!! more info
Spindle Nut (Clamp Nut), Right, 1966-79 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Type 4, 131-405-670
Spindle Nut (Clamp Nut), Right, 1966-79 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Type 4, 131-405-670
Price: $11.95

Spindle Nut (Clamp Nut), Right, 1966-79 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Type 4, 131-405-670 holds the wheel bearings and brake drum or rotor, onto the spindle. These do occastionally go bad, usually from cross-threading, or a bad bearing. The Right Nut is right hand threaded, it's identified with a "R" on the nut itselt. Do NOT try to put a Right Nut on the left side, or a Left Nut on the right side!!! more info
Caster Right™ Shim Kit (Caster Shims), Pair
Caster Shim Kit (Caster Shims), PAIR
Price: $11.95

These are slipped behind the lower axle beam tube on Std. VW Beetles and Ghias, to increase the amount of front end caster the front wheels have. Lowered cars have less caster, which is great for parking lot driving, but horrible for 50+ mph! more info
Amsoil Synthetic Synthetic Racing Grease, 14oz Cartridge, GRGCR-EA
Amsoil Synthetic Synthetic Racing Grease, 14oz Cartridge, GRGCR-EA
Price: $13.95

Amsoil Synthetic Synthetic Racing Grease, 14oz Cartridge, GRGCR-EA is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for our Vintage VWs. It's the finest grease available for these applications, we cannot recommend it enough! This is fantastic for Shifter applications, Axle Beams, and Wheel Bearings! This product can ONLY ship via UPS Ground! more info
Sway Bar Clamp Kit, 1966+ Type 1 (Std Beetle and Ghia), BOTH Sides, 111-498-101A2
Sway Bar Clamp Kit, 1966+ Type 1 (Std Beetle and Ghia), BOTH Sides, 111-498-101A2
Price: $14.95

Sway Bar Clamp Kit, 1966+ Type 1 (Std Beetle and Ghia), BOTH Sides, 111-498-101A2 is a set of rubber bushings, and pinch clamps to retain the sway bar to your front trailing arms. This is a pair to do both sides. more info
Front Axle Beam Bearing (For Trailing Arm), Ball Joint Type 1 Lower, EACH, 102-401-302
Front Axle Beam Bearing (For Trailing Arm), Ball Joint Type 1 Lower, EACH, 102-401-302
Price: $17.95

Front Axle Beam Bearing (For Trailing Arm), Ball Joint Type 1 Lower, EACH, 102-401-302 run a lot smoother than the urethane ones for on street use. These are gently tapped into place in the axle beam. more info
Ball Joint Type 1 Urethane Beam Seals, 4 Pieces
Ball Joint Type 1 Urethane Beam Seals, 4 Pieces
Price: $19.95

Ball Joint Type 1 Urethane Beam Seals, 4 Pieces are high quality urethane replacements of the totally inadequate stock seals, look great too! Price is for a set of 4 to do one beam. more info
Urethane Swaybar Bushing Kit, Std Beetle, 3/4" Swaybar
Urethane Swaybar Bushing Kit, Std Beetle, 3/4" Swaybar
Price: $19.95

This is a set of 4 replacement swaybar bushings for Standard Beetles with the HD 3/4" Swaybar, in Urethane. Urethane is much harder and more durable than the stock SOFT rubber bushings. more info
Urethane Swaybar Bushing Kit, Std Beetle, Stock 12mm Swaybar
Urethane Swaybar Bushing Kit, Std Beetle, Stock 12mm Swaybar
Price: $19.95

This is a set of 4 replacement swaybar bushings for Standard Beetles with the stock 12mm Swaybar, in Urethane. Urethane is much harder and more durable than the stock SOFT rubber bushings. more info
Tie Rod Relocation Kit (Tie Rod Flip Kit), Pair
Tie Rod Relocation Kit (Tie Rod Flip Kit), PAIR
Price: $19.95

Tie Rod Relocation Kit (Tie Rod Flip Kit), Pair are used to "Flip" your tie rod end. Simply drill the hole out to 5/8" and then use this bushing to put the tie rod on the other side! Great product! This is used to correct steering geometry in lowered cars, or to get more tie rod clearance.

This is a great product for correcting steering geometry and bump-steer issues!

These ONLY fit late tie rod ends! You can use these on early cars with the smaller tie rod ends, but you'll need 2 new tie rod ends to match the newly inserted bushings.

An example of a car that has a "problem" is when the car is extremely lowered, and now the outer tie rods sit higher than the pitman arm on the steering box (inner tie rods). Using this kit, you relocate the outer arms to insert into the spindle from BELOW, rather than above, and this restores the tie rod angle that is necessary for the steering to work properly.

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OEM VW Camber Adjusters (Camber Eccentrics), 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1s, Each
OEM VW Camber Adjusters (Camber Eccentrics), 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1s, EACH
Price: $19.95

OEM VW Camber Adjusters (Camber Eccentrics), 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1s, Each are used to replace your stock camber adjuster. These are often frozen solid on old ball joints, or simply lost in the R&R process. OEM VW quality! Price is for a single adjusters, to set up one front wheel. more info
Urethane Bushing Kit, Outer Only, Ball Joint Beam
Urethane Bushing Kit, Outer Only, Ball Joint Beam
Price: $29.95

The use of Urethane Beam bushings takes the movement out of trailing arms, while also providing phenomenal wear characteristics, AND a little "give" in case of hard impacts. These are outstanding for off road use, and work very well for street use too! more info
Urethane Bushing Kit, Inner/Outer, Ball Joint Beam, 6 Pieces
Urethane Bushing Kit, Inner/Outer, Ball Joint Beam, 6 Pieces
Price: $39.95

The use of Urethane Beam bushings takes the movement out of trailing arms, while also providing phenomenal wear characteristics, AND a little "give" in case of hard impacts. These are outstanding for off road use, and work very well for street use too! more info
Stainless Steel Swaybar Clamp Kit, Ball Joint Type 1
Stainless Steel Swaybar Clamp Kit, Ball Joint Type 1
Price: $39.95

The finest swaybar clamps available for your VW Beetle or Ghia. This is a set of 4 clamps to secure your swaybar to your front trailing arms TIGHTLY, no wiggle or play, just 100% performance! more info
Extra Adjustment Camber Adjusters (Camber Eccentrics), 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1s, Pair
Extra Adjustment Camber Adjusters (Camber Eccentrics), 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1s, PAIR
Price: $44.95

Extra Adjustment Camber Adjusters (Camber Eccentrics), 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1s, Pair are used to double the normal range of camber adjustment compared to stock units. This is great for Auto-X or situations where you simply need more camber adjustment! Price is for a pair of adjusters, one for each side. more info
How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Chassis, Suspension, & Brakes for High Performance, by James Hale, 1-903706-99-8
How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Chassis, Suspension, & Brakes for High Performance, by James Hale, 1-903706-99-8
Price: $49.95

How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Chassis, Suspension, & Brakes for High Performance, by James Hale, 1-903706-99-8 is a GREAT BOOK! Doesn't cover any engine stuff, but is fantastic for brakes and suspension work, even though all the pics are in B & W. more info
Urethane Bushing Kit, Inner/Outer, Needle Bearing Link Pin Beam
Urethane Bushing Kit, Inner/Outer, Needle Bearing Link Pin Beam
Price: $49.95

The use of Urethane Beam bushings takes the movement out of trailing arms, while also providing phenomenal wear characteristics, AND a little "give" in case of hard impacts. These are outstanding for off road use, and work very well for street use too! more info
KYB GR-2 Low Pressure Gas Shock Absorber, LOWERED 1966+ Std Beetle (Ball Joint) Front
KYB EXCEL-G (formerly GR-2) Low Pressure Gas Shock Absorber, LOWERED 1966+ Std Beetle (Ball Joint) Front, per EACH
Price: $54.95

KYB GR-2 shock absorbers feature their patented Floating Dividing Piston that separates gas & fluid. The pressure of the gas in the shock prevents oil foaming, but with the Stiffness and Spring Effect present in High-Pressure Gas Shocks.

We strongly recommend these over the STIFF White Gas-A-Just KYBs. Excellent front shock for lowered Ball Joint Type 1s!

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Replacement Hardware Kit for Rear IRS Swaybar (6500-11)
Replacement Hardware Kit for Rear IRS Swaybar (6500-11)
Price: $64.95

This kit includes everything BUT the actual swaybar, for IRS Rear Swaybar installations. Bushings, adapter brackets, downrods, nuts, bolts, washers, and SS T-bolt Clamps! more info
HD Front 3/4" Swaybar Kit, 1966 and Later Lowered Type 1
HD Front 3/4" Swaybar Kit, 1966 and Later LOWERED Type 1
Price: $94.95

ACN Recommended! HD 3/4" Front Swaybar really tightens up the handling of your VW Beetle! Comes with 4 Urethane Swaybar Bushings, and uses stock clamps, thought we STRONGLY recommend our SS Clamp Kit. more info
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes, RIGHT SIDE
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes, RIGHT SIDE
Price: $99.95

Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes, RIGHT is a replacement for your RIGHT SIDE stock height disc brake ball joint spindle. more info
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW/AFTERMARKET), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW/AFTERMARKET), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE
Price: $99.95

Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW/AFTERMARKET), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE is a replacement for your LEFT SIDE stock height disc or drum brake ball joint spindle. more info
HD Front 3/4" Swaybar Kit, 1966 and Later Type 1
HD Front 3/4" Swaybar Kit, 1966 and Later Type 1
Price: $109.95

ACN Recommended! HD 3/4" Front Swaybar really tightens up the handling of your VW Beetle! Comes with 4 Urethane Swaybar Bushings, and uses stock clamps, though we STRONGLY recommend our SS Clamp Kit. more info
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW), Ball Joint, Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW OEVW), Ball Joint, Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE
Price: $109.95

Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW OEVW), Ball Joint, Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE  is a replacement for your LEFT SIDE stock height drum brake ball joint spindle. This uses the late tie rod end. more info
Koni Adjustable FRONT Shock Absorber, Ball Joint Standard Beetle and Karmann Ghia, EACH, 80-1787
Koni Adjustable FRONT Shock Absorber, Ball Joint Standard Beetle and Karmann Ghia, EACH, 80-1787
Price: $119.95

Koni Adjustable FRONT Shock Absorber, Ball Joint Standard Beetle and Karmann Ghia, EACH, 80-1787 are a fully adjustable oil shock, so you can set the damping for your car and your ride preference! These are the finest shocks available for street or race! more info
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW OEVW), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE
Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW OEVW), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE
Price: $119.95

Stock Height Front Spindle (NEW OEVW), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, LEFT SIDE  is a replacement for your LEFT SIDE stock height disc brake ball joint spindle. more info
2 1/2" Drop Spindles, Ball Joint, Drum Brakes
2 1/2" Drop Spindles (PAIR), (Cast/Chromoly Hybrid), for Ball Joint/Drum Brakes
Price: $169.95

These Lowering Spindles are the best possible way to lower the front of your VW Bug or Ghia. Instead of using sketchy welded spindles, use these with CHROMOLY stubs. Fit all Type 1 Ball Joint front ends, and drop is a full 2 1/2"! more info
2 1/2" Drop Spindles, Ball Joint, Disc Brakes
2 1/2" Drop Spindles (Cast/Chromoly Hybrid), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes - PAIR
Price: $189.95

Lowering Spindles are the best possible way to lower the front of your VW Bug or Ghia. Instead of using sketchy welded or all-cast spindles, use these new Cast/Chromoly Hybrid units. Fit all Type 1 Ball Joint front ends, and drop is a full 2 1/2"! These use 1969+ Late Tie Rod Ends and Wheel Bearings.

These fit all 1966 and later Ball Joint Type 1 front ends, BUT if you have a 1966-68 you'll also need

(2) 111-405-641B Grease Seals
and
(2) 311-405-625B Front Inner Wheel Bearings

Since the new spindles use the larger (stronger) spindle, which requires these later parts.
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Stock Height Front Spindles (NEW/AFTERMARKET), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, PAIR
Stock Height Front Spindles (NEW/AFTERMARKET), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, PAIR
Price: $189.95

Stock Height Front Spindles (NEW/AFTERMARKET), Ball Joint, Disc and Drum Brakes, PAIR are an aftermarket stock set of disc and/or drum brake ball joint spindles. Maybe you have some rotors and calipers from a ghia, these are the last thing you need for that disc brake project! more info
Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1973-77 VW Standard Beetle and Ghia, 22-2003 and 22-2003-BL
Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1973-77 VW Standard Beetle and Ghia, 22-2003 and 22-2003-BL
Price: $199.95

Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1973-77 VW Standard Beetle and Ghia, 22-2003 and 22-2003-BL is the easy way to purchase all possible components with this all inclusive kit by Prothane! Durable and quiet urethane will last forever, it won't degrade like rubber does! This kit includes front axle beam bushings, sway bar bushings, tie rod end boots, inner and outer spring plate grommets, diagonal arm bushings, steering coupler, and shift coupler. We offer this in Red or Black for the color conscious! This kit is much less # than buying the components separately!
THIS KIT DOES NOT FIT SUPER BEETLES! We have a different kit for Super Beetles!
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Whiteline Front Sway Bar, 22mm, Non-Adjustable Over The Top, BJ Type 1
Whiteline Front Sway Bar, 22mm, Non-Adjustable OTT, BJ Type 1
Price: $209.95
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Item Unavailable, Sorry!

Whiteline Front Sway Bar, 22mm, Non-Adjustable Over The Top, BJ Type 1 is a superb bolt on for the front of your Ball Joint Type 1 VW. The Over The Top (OTT) design gives maximum ground clearance, and the adjustability really lets you dial it in. more info
Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1966-72 VW Standard Beetle and Ghia, 22-2002 and 22-2002-BL
Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1966-72 VW Standard Beetle and Ghia, 22-2002 and 22-2002-BL
Price: $219.95

Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1966-72 VW Standard Beetle and Ghia, 22-2002 and 22-2002-BL is the easy way to purchase all possible components with this all inclusive kit by Prothane! Durable and quiet urethane will last forever, it won't degrade like rubber does! This kit includes front axle beam bushings, sway bar bushings, tie rod end boots, inner and outer spring plate grommets, front and rear transmission mounts, diagonal arm bushings (for IRS Models), steering coupler, and shift coupler. We offer this in Red or Black for the color conscious! This kit is much less # than buying the components separately!
THIS KIT DOES NOT FIT SUPER BEETLES! We have a different kit for Super Beetles!
more info
Stock Height Front Spindles (Forged, REFURBISHED), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes, Pair
Stock Height Front Spindles (REBUILT OEVW Forged), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes, PAIR
Price: $220.00

Stock Height Front Spindles (Forged, REFURBISHED), Ball Joint, Disc Brakes, Pair are simple a stock set of disc brake ball joint spindles. Maybe you have some rotors and calipers from a ghia, these are the last thing you need for that disc brake project! more info
Stock Height Front Spindles, Ball Joint, Drum Brakes, Pair
Stock Height BALL JOINT Front Spindles (Steering Knuckles) for DRUM Brakes, L/R PAIR
Price: $229.95

Stock Height Front Spindles, Ball Joint, Drum Brakes, Pair are simple a stock set of drum brake ball joint spindles. Maybe yours are rusted, or bent from an accident? New Spindles ensure alignment, your old ones have had 40 years to get bent! more info
Whiteline Front Sway Bar, 22mm, RACE Adjustable OTT, BJ Type 1
Whiteline Front Sway Bar, 22mm, RACE Adjustable OTT, BJ Type 1
Price: $239.95

Whiteline Front Sway Bar, 22mm, RACE Adjustable OTT, Ball Joint Type 1 is a superb bolt on for the front of your BJ Type 1 VW. The Over The Top (OTT) design gives maximum ground clearance, and the adjustability really lets you dial it in. more info
RLR Single Adjustable 90/10 Front Shocks, Ball Joint Type 1 (1966+ Models), PAIR
RLR Single Adjustable 90/10 Front Shocks, Ball Joint Type 1 (1966+ Models), PAIR
Price: $524.95

RLR Single Adjustable 90/10 Front Shocks, Ball Joint Type 1 (1966+ Models), PAIR allow the front end to move UP easily on the launch for weight transfer to the rear wheels, but settle back down slow enough to keep the weight there until the top end! more info
Front Disc Brake Kit, Ball Joint Beetle and Ghia, 2 1/2" Lowered, 5 x 130mm Studded
Front Disc Brake Kit, Ball Joint Beetle and Ghia, 2 1/2" Lowered, 5 x 130mm Studded
Price: $739.95

Front Disc Brake Kit, Ball Joint Beetle and Ghia, 2 1/2" Lowered, 5 x 130mm Studded is a HUGE Upgrade to the stock braking system, which is borderline tolerable when operating properly. This kit accomplishes a brake upgrade AND that lowering job you wanted, and does so with pre-studded disc brake rotors so you can put those Porsche Patterned Wheels on at the same time! more info
   
 
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