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VW Parts Catalog > Suspension - Front > THING > 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
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
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
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!
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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
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
Ball Joint, Upper, VW THING, 181-405-361A
Ball Joint, Upper, VW THING, 181-405-361A
Price: $49.99

Ball Joint, Upper, VW THING, 181-405-361A is the highest quality ball joint we carry for the VW Thing. VW Type 181s (THINGS) use a heavier duty ball joint than their Beetle and Ghia cousins, to withstand off road abuse! more info
Ball Joint, Lower, VW THING, 181-405-371C
Ball Joint, Lower, VW THING, 181-405-371C
Price: $49.99

Ball Joint, Lower, VW THING, 181-405-371C is the highest quality ball joint we carry for the VW Thing. VW Type 181s (THINGS) use a heavier duty ball joint than their Beetle and Ghia cousins, to withstand off road abuse! 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
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.
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
   
 
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