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VW Parts Catalog > Suspension - Front > Beetle & Ghia, 1966-78 > Spindles & Ball Joints
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Front Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer, 1966-79 Type 1 and all Type 3 With Disc Brakes, 311-405-661
Front Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer, 1966-79 Type 1 and all Type 3 With Disc Brakes, 311-405-661
Price: $1.95
Item eligible for Econo/1st Class Mail shipment, min ship charge applies

Front Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer, 1966-79 Type 1 and all Type 3 With Disc Brakes, 311-405-661 goes between the outer wheel bearing and the spindle clamping nut. These often get damaged when a wheel bearing goes bad, you want to make sure this is un-nicked and flat. more info
Grub Screw Retaining Nut, 111-411-155
Grub Screw Retaining Nut, 111-411-155
Price: $2.50
Item eligible for Econo/1st Class Mail shipment, min ship charge applies

Grub Screw Retaining Nut, 111-411-155 is the lock nut that keeps the Grub Screw from loosening. These are exposed to rode grime and SALT, and do get gnarled up when "mechanics" us the wrong tools to tighten and loosen it. more info
Torsion Arm Grub Screw, 111-411-151
Torsion Arm Grub Screw, 111-411-151
Price: $3.95

Torsion Arm Grub Screw, 111-411-151 is the threaded screw that keeps the front trailing arm secured to the torsion leaves in the front. If this is loose the front end can fall apart! This MUST be in good shape, and tightened properly, to drive safe. There are 6 of these on each car, one at each trailing arm, and one more in the center of each tube of the axle beam, holding the leaf springs side to side. more info
Torsion Arm Seal in Axle Beam, Ball Joint Type 1 Axle Beams (1966 and Later VW Beetle, Ghia, and Thing), Lower, EACH, 131-405-129
Torsion Arm Seal in Axle Beam, Ball Joint Type 1 Axle Beams (1966 and Later VW Beetle, Ghia, and Thing), Lower, EACH, 131-405-129
Price: $4.95

Torsion Arm Seal in Axle Beam, Ball Joint Type 1 Axle Beams (1966 and Later VW Beetle, Ghia, and Thing), Lower, EACH, 131-405-129 keeps the grease in, and the dirt and water out! These tap into the end of the beam and seal the trailing arms. You need 2 upper and 2 lower seals to do one complete axle beam. more info
Upper Ball Joint Boot, Rubber, Beetle & Ghia, EACH, 131-405-375A
Upper Ball Joint Boot, Rubber, Beetle & Ghia, EACH, 131-405-375A
Price: $4.95
Item eligible for Econo/1st Class Mail shipment, min ship charge applies

Upper Ball Joint Boot, Rubber, Beetle & Ghia, EACH, 131-405-375A is a great part when your ball joint is fine, but the boot is simply torn or split. No sense in replacing the whole unit (and having to re-align the front end) when it's just a boot replacement! more info
Lower Ball Joint Boot, Rubber, Beetle & Ghia, EACH, 131-405-377
Lower Ball Joint Boot, Rubber, Beetle & Ghia, EACH, 131-405-377
Price: $4.95
Item eligible for Econo/1st Class Mail shipment, min ship charge applies

Lower Ball Joint Boot, Rubber, Beetle & Ghia, EACH, 131-405-377 is a great part when your ball joint is fine, but the boot is simply torn or split. No sense in replacing the whole unit (and having to re-align the front end) when it's just a boot replacement! more info
Torsion Arm Seal in Axle Beam, Ball Joint Type 1 Axle Beams (1966 and Later VW Beetle, Ghia, and Thing), Upper, EACH, 131-405-131
Torsion Arm Seal in Axle Beam, Ball Joint Type 1 Axle Beams (1966 and Later VW Beetle, Ghia, and Thing), Upper, EACH, 131-405-131
Price: $5.95

Torsion Arm Seal in Axle Beam, Ball Joint Type 1 Axle Beams (1966 and Later VW Beetle, Ghia, and Thing), Upper, EACH, 131-405-131 keeps the grease in, and the dirt and water out! These tap into the end of the beam and seal the trailing arms. You need 2 upper and 2 lower seals to do one complete axle beam. 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
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
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
Ball Joint, Upper, VW Beetle and Ghia (NOT SUPER BEETLE), 131-405-361F
Ball Joint, Upper, VW Beetle and Ghia (NOT SUPER BEETLE), 131-405-361F
Price: $19.95

Ball Joint, Upper, VW Beetle and Ghia (NOT SUPER BEETLE), 131-405-361F are a common source of front end shaking, when they are worn out! These are pressed into the front trailing arms, you need 2 upper and 2 lower to do one front end. more info
Ball Joint, Lower, VW Beetle and Ghia (NOT SUPER BEETLE), 131-405-371G
Ball Joint, Lower, VW Beetle and Ghia (NOT SUPER BEETLE), 131-405-371G
Price: $19.95

Ball Joint, Lower, VW Beetle and Ghia (NOT SUPER BEETLE), 131-405-371G are a common source of front end shaking, when they are worn out! These are pressed into the front trailing arms, you need 2 upper and 2 lower to do one front end. 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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Tie Rod End and Ball Joint Separator Tool (Ball Joint Tool, Tie Rod End Tool, Pickle Fork Tool)
Tie Rod End and Ball Joint Separator Tool (Ball Joint Tool, Tie Rod End Tool, Pickle Fork Tool)
Price: $34.95

Tie Rod End and Ball Joint Separator Tool (Ball Joint Tool, Tie Rod End Tool, Pickle Fork Tool) makes removal of tie rod ends and even ball joints A BREEZE! It also does it without risk of damaging the delicate rubber boots! Pickle Fork Tools often tear the boot, this tool won't!

This is a compact tool, which allows you to carry this with you on the road in case you need to do an on the spot field repair! more info
Front Trailing Arm Grub Screw and Nut Kit, Set of 4
Front Trailing Arm Grub Screw and Nut Kit, Set of 4
Price: $34.95

Grub screws thread into the front trailing arm, and secure the torsion springs via the detent, so the trailing arm does not fall off! These MUST be in good shape and tight or disaster can ensue. Set of 4 does 4 trailing arms on one VW Beetle or Ghia. more info
Front Trailing Arm SEALS for STANDARD BEETLE, THING, and KARMANN GHIA 1966-77 - Set of 4
Front Trailing Arm SEALS for STANDARD BEETLE, THING, and KARMANN GHIA 1966-77 - Set of 4
Price: $59.95

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Torsion Leaf Set (Torsion Spring Set), PER TUBE for 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1, 131-411-107A
Torsion Leaf Set (Torsion Spring Set), PER TUBE for 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1, 131-411-107A
Price: $69.95

Torsion Leaf Set (Torsion Spring Set), PER TUBE for 1966 and Later Ball Joint Type 1, 131-411-107A are the stacked leafs inside the beam that provide the "spring" in your suspension. Be sure they are well greased up during installation. One "set" does one upper or lower tube. These leafs already have the detents for the grub screws (which lock onto the leafs) machined into them. You will need TWO of these to do a complete front axle beam. more info
Tie Rod End Puller Tool
Tie Rod End Puller Tool
Price: $79.95

Tie Rod End Puller Tool for removal of 18 to 25mm Tie Rod Ends. 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
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
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Lower Left, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-151A
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Lower Left, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, REBUILT (core included in price), 131-405-151A
Price: $119.95
Core INCLUDED in Price. Core BuyBack Available.

Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Lower Left, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-151A is a great value, trailing arm cores are checked for wear, and for straightness. Then they are cleaned, painted, and a new ball joint is pressed in, for an easy to install product for you! VW Beetle front trailing arms are commonly bent by curb impacts or off road abuse. The needle bearing surface can also get badly worn from owners that never grease their front ends! more info
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Lower Right, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-152A
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Lower Right, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, REBUILT, 131-405-152A (price includes core)
Price: $119.95
Core INCLUDED in Price. Core BuyBack Available.

Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Lower Right, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-152A is a great value, trailing arm cores are checked for wear, and for straightness. Then they are cleaned, painted, and a new ball joint is pressed in, for an easy to install product for you! VW Beetle front trailing arms are commonly bent by curb impacts or off road abuse. The needle bearing surface can also get badly worn from owners that never grease their front ends! more info
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Upper Right, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-104A
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Upper Right, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, REBUILT (price INCLUDES core), 131-405-104A
Price: $119.95
Core INCLUDED in Price. Core BuyBack Available.

Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Upper Right, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-104A is a great value, trailing arm cores are checked for wear, and for straightness. Then they are cleaned, painted, and a new ball joint is pressed in, for an easy to install product for you! VW Beetle front trailing arms are commonly bent by curb impacts or off road abuse. The needle bearing surface can also get badly worn from owners that never grease their front ends! more info
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Upper Left, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-103A
Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Upper Left, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, REBUILT(price includes core), 131-405-103A
Price: $119.95
Core INCLUDED in Price. Core BuyBack Available.

Front Trailing Arm, Ball Joint, Upper Left, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, Rebuilt, 131-405-103A is a great value, trailing arm cores are checked for wear, and for straightness. Then they are cleaned, painted, and a new ball joint is pressed in, for an easy to install product for you! VW Beetle front trailing arms are commonly bent by curb impacts or off road abuse. The needle bearing surface can also get badly worn from owners that never grease their front ends! 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
Torsion Leaf Set (Torsion Spring Set), 1965 and Earlier Link Pin Type 1, 111-411-027
Torsion Leaf Set (Torsion Spring Set), 1965 and Earlier Link Pin Type 1, 111-411-027 (does ONE side)
Price: $144.95

Torsion Leaf Set (Torsion Spring Set), 1965 and Earlier Link Pin Type 1, 111-411-027 are the stacked leafs inside the beam that provide the "spring" in your suspension. Be sure they are well greased up during installation. One "set" does one upper or lower tube. These leafs already have the detents for the grub screws (which lock onto the leaves) machined into them. You will need TWO of these to do a complete front axle beam. more info
2" Narrowed Torsion Leaves (Both Top and Bottom Tubes), Ball Joint Type 1, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, 6284
2" Narrowed Torsion Leaves (Both Top and Bottom Tubes), Ball Joint Type 1, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, 6284
Price: $159.95

2" Narrowed Torsion Leaves (Both Top and Bottom Tubes), Ball Joint Type 1, 1966 and Later Beetle and Ghia, 6284 are not only narrowed 2" to make the assembly of your 2" narrowed axle beam easier, but these are 10% softer in spring rate to keep the ride as soft as stock! As springs are shortened they get stiffer!

These leafs already have the detents for the grub screws (which lock onto the leafs) machined into them. This is for a pair of leaves to do one axle beam.

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2" Narrowed Torsion Leaves (Both Top and Bottom Tubes), Link Pin Type 1, 1965 and Earlier Beetle and Ghia
2" Narrowed Torsion Leaves (Both Top and Bottom Tubes), Link Pin Type 1, 1965 and Earlier Beetle and Ghia
Price: $159.95

2" Narrowed Torsion Leaves (Both Top and Bottom Tubes), Link Pin Type 1, 1965 and Earlier Beetle and Ghia are not only narrowed 2" to make the assembly of your 2" narrowed axle beam easier, but these are 10% softer in spring rate to keep the ride as soft as stock! As springs are shortened they get stiffer!


These leafs already have the detents for the grub screws (which lock onto the leafs) machined into them. This is for a pair of leaves to do one axle beam.

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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. more info
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
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
Torsion Leaf STIFF Replacement Springs, for Type 181 (VW THING) with Ball Joint Front End, PAIR
Torsion Leaf STIFF Replacement Springs, for Type 181 (VW THING) with Ball Joint Front End, PER SIDE
Price: $299.95

Torsion Leaf STIFF Replacement Springs, for Type 181 (VW THING) with Ball Joint Front End, PAIR are the stiff leafs (3 per tube) to go inside the beam that provide the "spring" in your suspension. Be sure they are well greased up during installation. THING Springs are stiffer than Beetle and Ghia leafs, so don't make the mistake of ordering the regular Beetle and Ghia ones if you have a Type 181!

If you have an off-road car with a BJ Front End, you can also use these to prevent premature bottoming out in the rough stuff!

This product contains 6 stiff replacement leaves to swap out 3 each in the both upper and lower torsion tubes on one car.

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