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VW Parts Catalog > Suspension - Front > Superbeetle, 1971-79 > Steering Box, Steering Shaft, and Parts
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Steering Damper Bushing, All Models
Steering Damper Bushing, All Models
Price: $5.95

Steering Damper Bushing, All Models is the bushing that is pressed into the arm the steering damper is bolted through. It's responsible for absorbing steering shock, and allowing the parts to pivot and twist during the mechanics of steering.

This part is ALWAYS worn out. It's also inexpensive, but a bad one can cause massive headaches and wear out tie rod ends, not to mention ruin tires.

Coat this with Talcum Powder or Baby Powder and it slips in fairly easily, that won't degrade the rubber like petroleum based lubricants will!

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Steering Column Base Grommet, 1950-79 Beetle, Ghia, and THING, EACH, 111-601B
Steering Column Base Grommet, 1950-79 Beetle, Ghia, and THING, EACH, 111-601B
Price: $7.95

Steering Column Base Grommet, 1950-79 Beetle, Ghia, and THING, EACH, 111-601B sits at the base of the column where it passes through the firewall. This prevents air and water leaks, and keeps the sound out! These are usually cracked or missing entirely. more info
Steering Shaft Coupler Ground Strap, 1945-77 Beetle, THING, Ghia, and Type 3, EACH, 111-971-246
Steering Shaft Coupler Ground Strap OEVW (Mex), 1945-77 Beetle, THING, Ghia, and Type 3, EACH, 111-971-246
Price: $9.95

Steering Shaft Coupler Ground Strap, 1945-77 Beetle, THING, Ghia, and Type 3, EACH, 111-971-246 often corrodes, which causes poor grounding and an intermittent or non-functional horn. Replace this when replacing your steering coupler! more info
Amsoil Synthetic Severe Gear Oil, 80W-90, QUART, AGLQT-EA
Amsoil Synthetic Severe Gear Oil, 80W-90, QUART, AGLQT-EA
Price: $17.95

Amsoil Synthetic Gear Oil, 80W-90, QUART, AGLQT-EA is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for our Vintage VWs with manual transmissions. EASY shifting when it's very cold out (you don't have to warm up first), and superior protection and easy shifting, GREAT UPGRADE! This product can ONLY ship via Ground (UPS Ground, USPS Parcel Post, etc)! This gear oil does not include the corrosive additives that GL-5 oils have (NEVER use these). We only carry the top of the line Synthetic gear lube, and this IS compatible with Limited Slip differentials! You can also use this in steering boxes! more info
Amsoil Severe Duty Synthetic Gear Oil, 75W-90, QUART, SVGQT-EA
Amsoil Severe Duty Synthetic Gear Oil, 75W-90, QUART, SVGQT-EA
Price: $17.95

Amsoil Severe Duty Synthetic Gear Oil, 75W-90, QUART, SVGQT-EA is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for our Vintage VWs with manual transmissions. EASY shifting when it's very cold out (you don't have to warm up first), and superior protection and easy shifting, GREAT UPGRADE! This product can ONLY ship via Ground (UPS Ground, USPS Parcel Post, etc)! This gear oil does not include the corrosive additives that GL-5 oils have (NEVER use these). We only carry the top of the line Synthetic gear lube, and this IS compatible with Limited Slip differentials! You can also use this in steering boxes! more info
Steering Shaft Bearing, Lower, 1971-74 1/2 Type 1, 3, and 4, 87-0148
Steering Shaft Bearing, Lower, 1971-74 1/2 Type 1, 3, and 4, 87-0148
Price: $29.95

Steering Shaft Bearing, Lower, 1971-74 1/2 Type 1, 3, and 4, 87-0148 is a commonly worn out bearing, which is the steering shaft flopping around at the bottom of the steering column! The OE one is a needle bearing, this is a solid bushing which is better!

This bearing fits the 24mm steering shaft.

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Steering Damper, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 113-425-021JBR
Steering Damper, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 113-425-021JBR
Price: $39.95

Steering Damper, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 113-425-021JBR is the shock absorber for your steering system. The prevents the steering from moving "too fast", and a worn damper can cause the front end to shake as the wheels over-correct. more info
1972 1/2 - 74 Super Beetle Rubber Bonded Idler Arm Bushing (Small), 133-415-441
1972 1/2 - 74 Super Beetle Rubber Bonded Idler Arm Bushing (Small), 133-415-441
Price: $39.95

1972 1/2 - 74 Super Beetle Rubber Bonded Idler Arm Bushing (Small), 133-415-441 replaces your worn out worn out stock rubber bonded idler arm bushing, a major cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy! If the bushing is shot, the pitman arm moves up/down.

If your Super has been suffering from shimmies and shakes, or sloppy steering, a new idler arm bushing may be needed. This bushing is an exact replacement for stock bonded rubber bushing. These rubber bonded bushings give a softer steering feel than the brass ones do.

This fits chassis up to #112-25-75326.

If you have a 1972 Super and are not sure if you have an early or late one, the early Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.5" (38mm), and an ID of 1.023" (26mm). The Late Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.187" (30mm), and an ID of .710" (18mm).

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1971 - 1972 1/2 Super Beetle Rubber Bonded Idler Arm Bushing (Large), 113-415-441
1971 - 1972 1/2 Super Beetle Rubber Bonded Idler Arm Bushing (Large), 113-415-441
Price: $39.95

1971 - 1972 1/2 Super Beetle Rubber Bonded Idler Arm Bushing (Large), 113-415-441 replaces your worn out worn out stock rubber bonded idler arm bushing, a major cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy! If the bushing is shot, the pitman arm moves up/down.

If your Super has been suffering from shimmies and shakes, or sloppy steering, a new idler arm bushing may be needed. This bushing is an exact replacement for stock bonded rubber bushing. These rubber bonded bushings give a softer steering feel than the brass ones do.

This fits chassis up to #112-25-75326.

If you have a 1972 Super and are not sure if you have an early or late one, the early Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.5" (38mm), and an ID of 1.023" (26mm). The Late Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.187" (30mm), and an ID of .710" (18mm).

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Tie Rod Assembly, Left or Right, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 133-415-801
Tie Rod Assembly, Left or Right, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 133-415-801
Price: $44.95

Tie Rod Assembly, Left or Right, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 133-415-801 is used on the Left AND the Right side's of the steering system. You need 2! Worn ends are a cause of Super Beetle Shimmy, and remember your parts are likely over 30 years old! more info
Steering Shaft Bearing, Upper, 1971-74 1/2 Type 1, 3, and 4, 111-953-559A
Steering Shaft Bearing, Upper, 1971-74 1/2 Type 1, 3, and 4, 111-953-559A
Price: $44.95

Steering Shaft Bearing, Upper, 1971-74 1/2 Type 1, 3, and 4, 111-953-559A is a commonly worn out bearing, which is the steering shaft flopping around despite the steering wheel being tight! The installation of this part will restore steering shaft retention.

This bearing has the metal center, the 1974 1/2 and later one has the plastic center.

To put this in you will have to remove the steering wheel and the turn signal switch, then it's retained by a clip. You'll see how shot yours is when you put the new one in!

This bearing fits the 24mm steering shaft, and has the Metal Insert in the bearing.

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Steering Shaft Bearing, Upper, Plastic Center, 1974 1/2 and Later Type 1, 3, and 4, 111-953-559C
Steering Shaft Bearing, Upper, Plastic Center, 1974 1/2 and Later Type 1, 3, and 4, 111-953-559C
Price: $44.95

Steering Shaft Bearing, Upper, Plastic Center, 1974 1/2 and Later Type 1, 3, and 4, 111-953-559C is a commonly worn out bearing, which is the steering shaft flopping around despite the steering wheel being tight! The installation of this part will restore steering shaft retention.

This bearing has the metal center, the 1974 1/2 and later one has the plastic center.

To put this in you will have to remove the steering wheel and the turn signal switch, then it's retained by a clip. You'll see how shot yours is when you put the new one in!

This bearing fits the 22mm steering shaft, and has the Plastic Insert in the bearing.

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1971-72 1/2 Super Beetle Brass Idler Arm Bushing (Large), 113-415-441-Brass
1971-72 1/2 Super Beetle Brass Idler Arm Bushing (Large), 113-415-441-Brass
Price: $44.95

1971-72 1/2 Super Beetle Brass Idler Arm Bushing (Large), 113-415-441-Brass is a part that replaces the horrible stock rubber bonded idler arm bushing, which is a MAJOR cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy! If the bushing is shot, the pitman arm moves all over the place uncontrolled, and your front end will shake and not hold alignment.

If your Super has been suffering from shimmies and shakes, or sloppy steering, a new idler arm bushing may be needed. This bushing is an exact replacement for the horrible bonded rubber bushing, but with the performance improvements of solid brass! This bushing is a precision fit in your existing idler arm holder assembly. Simply press this into your idler arm box, then drill & tap the holder for a Zerk fitting, making the bushing serviceable with a grease gun (the original was not!).

This fits chassis up to #112-25-7537.

If you have a 1972 Super and are not sure if you have an early or late one, the early Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.5" (38mm), and an ID of 1.023" (26mm). The Late Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.187" (30mm), and an ID of .710" (18mm).

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1972 1/2 - 74 Super Beetle Brass Idler Arm Bushing (Small), 133-415-441-Brass
1972 1/2 - 74 Super Beetle Brass Idler Arm Bushing (Small), 133-415-441-Brass
Price: $44.95

1972 1/2 - 74 Super Beetle Brass Idler Arm Bushing (Small), 133-412-441-Brass is a part that replaces the horrible stock rubber bonded idler arm bushing, which is a MAJOR cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy! If the bushing is shot, the pitman arm moves all over the place uncontrolled, and your front end will shake and not hold alignment.

If your Super has been suffering from shimmies and shakes, or sloppy steering, a new idler arm bushing may be needed. This bushing is an exact replacement for the horrible bonded rubber bushing, but with the performance improvements of solid brass! This bushing is a precision fit in your existing idler arm holder assembly. Simply press this into your idler arm box, then drill & tap the holder for a Zerk fitting, making the bushing serviceable with a grease gun (the original was not!).

This fits chassis FROM #112-25-75327.

If you have a 1972 Super and are not sure if you have an early or late one, the early Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.5" (38mm), and an ID of 1.023" (26mm). The Late Idler Arm Bushing has an OD of ~1.187" (30mm), and an ID of .710" (18mm).

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Steering Shaft with Universal Joints, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 113-415-951B
Steering Shaft with Universal Joints, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 113-415-951B
Price: $79.95

Steering Shaft with Universal Joints, 1971-74 Super Beetle, 113-415-951B is beneath the fuel tank, it connects the steering column to the steering box. The needle bearings in the joints get dry, worn, and sloppy, and cause play in your steering.

Replace your shaft if the universal joints are loose. The looseness is caused by the needle bearings wearing out and breaking up and or falling out. The loose steering shaft is not the cause of shaking, it is the result of it! The needle bearings are not greasible, and they get very dry and wear (after all, they ARE 40 years old!). You can easily see the play in the Universal once you remove the fuel tank and play with the steering. This is not the cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy, but this part is commonly dangerously worn out!

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Steering Shaft with Universal Joints, 1975+ Super Beetle, 133-419-951
Steering Shaft with Universal Joints, 1975+ Super Beetle, 133-419-951
Price: $79.95

Steering Shaft with Universal Joints, 1975+ Super Beetle, 133-419-951 is beneath the fuel tank, it connects the steering column to the steering box. The needle bearings in the joints get dry, worn, and sloppy, and cause play in your steering.

Replace your shaft if the universal joints are loose. The looseness is caused by the needle bearings wearing out and breaking up and or falling out. The loose steering shaft is not the cause of shaking, it is the result of it! The needle bearings are not greasible, and they get very dry and wear (after all, they ARE 40 years old!). You can easily see the play in the Universal once you remove the fuel tank and play with the steering. This is not the cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy, but this part is commonly dangerously worn out!

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Tie Rod, Center 1971-74 Super Beetle,133-415-303
Tie Rod, Center 1971-74 Super Beetle, 133-415-303
Price: $99.95

Tie Rod, Center 1971-74 Super Beetle,133-415-303 is a key component in the VW Super Beetle steering mechanism. You must check this assembly for play, ANY play is too much! Worn steering components are the cause of the infamous Super Beetle Beetle Shimmy. more info
Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1971-79 VW Super Beetle, 22-2004 and 22-2004-BL
Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1971-79 VW Super Beetle, 22-2004 and 22-2004-BL
Price: $199.95

Prothane Total Suspension Kit, 1971-79 VW Super Beetle, 22-2004 and 22-2004-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 fixes 80% of the cause of the Super Beetle Shimmy!

This kit includes lower control arm bushings, both sway bar bushings, tie rod end boots, inner and outer spring plate grommets, diagonal arm bushings, and shift coupler. We offer this in Red or Black for the color conscious! This kit costs less than buying the components separately.

 
THIS KIT DOES NOT FIT STANDARD BEETLES! We have a different kit for Standard Beetles and Karmann Ghias!
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Steering Box, 1971-74 VW Super Beetle, 133-415-061C
Steering Box, 1971-74 VW Super Beetle, 133-415-061C
Price: $429.95

Steering Box, 1971-74 VW Super Beetle, 133-415-061C are an often worn out component in the VW Super Beetle steering system, it causes a lot of steering play, and tight and loose spots. These NEW steering boxes restore your steering to new condition! more info
   
 
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