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VW Parts Catalog > Suspension - Rear > Beetle, Ghia, THING, Swingaxle > Brake Drum & Axle Nut
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Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1949-66 Type 1 & 3, and 1950-63 Type 2, 111-501-221
Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1949-66 Type 1 & 3, and 1950-63 Type 2, 111-501-221
Price: $8.95

Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1949-66 Type 1 & 3, and 1950-63 Type 2, 111-501-221 is the nut that retains your rear brake drum. These MUST be torqued to spec or tighter, or the drum can come loose and really ruin your day. A tight axle nut saves brake drums! more info
Rear Axle Seal Kit, Swing Axle Type 1, 2, and 3, 111-598-051A
Rear Axle Seal Kit, Swing Axle Type 1, 2, and 3, 111-598-051A
Price: $8.95

Rear Axle Seal Kit, Swing Axle Type 1, 2, and 3, 111-598-051A is the kit you need to prevent those pesky leaks that contaminate your brake drums and brake shoes with gear oil! These are really nice to have in the garage as a stand-by maintenance item. more info
36mm Socket for Gland Nut and Axle Nut
36mm Socket for Gland Nut and Axle Nut, 5770/7037
Price: $11.95

This 1/2" drive 36mm Socket can be used to remove Type 1&3 gland nuts and axle nuts. High Quality tool for repeated use. more info
Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1967+ Type 1 & 3, 311-501-221HD
Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1967+ Type 1 & 3, 311-501-221HD
Price: $14.95

Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1967+ Type 1 & 3, 311-501-221HD is the nut that retains your rear brake drum. These MUST be torqued to spec or tighter, or the drum can come loose and really ruin your day. A tight axle nut saves brake drums! more info
36mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
36mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
Price: $15.95

These "Bang" type axle nut removal/installation tools are NOT the preferred method to remove/install the axle nut since they hammer the rear wheel bearing, but they work good enough in the field to get you home! more info
Axle Spacer Kit, Swingaxle Type 1 up to 1966, One Side (2 Pieces), AC501497
Axle Spacer Kit, for Swingaxle VW, One Side (2 Pieces), AC501497
Price: $19.95

Axle Spacer Kit, Swingaxle Type 1 up to 1966, One Side (2 Pieces), AC501497 cures perpetual leaks that you can never seem to fix no matter how many times you try! Over time the axle seal will "groove" the spacer, and then there is no way to seal! This kit will do one wheel, it comes with a thick and thin spacer. more info
HP Axle Spacers, Swingaxle, Stock Width, 4 Pieces
High Performance Axle Spacers, Swingaxle, Stock Width, 4 Pieces
Price: $34.95

Stock axle spacers are notoriously weak, and also "groove" from the axle seal, and this causes perpetual leaks that you can never seem to fix no matter how many times you try! This version is stock width for all Swing Axle Type 1 Transaxles. more info
Axle & Gland Nut Leverage Tool (Buddy Bar)
Axle & Gland Nut Leverage Tool (Buddy Bar)
Price: $39.95

This tool is used to hold 200 and 180mm flywheels AND 4 or 5 lug brake drums from turning when tightening/loosening. Doesn't risk case breakage (the case ears) like a standard flywheel lock. This is a great tool to have around the garage for the do-it-yourselfer. This tool eliminates the need for an assistant when tightening or loosening rear axle nuts, or the flywheel gland nut. This tool is strong enough to withstand over 2x the recommended torque spec. Bolt pattern fits both 180 and 200mm flywheels, AND both 4 lug and 5 lug brake drums! Also fits 5 x 130mm Small-5 Bus & Vanagon Brake Drums! more info
VW Rear Chassis Dolly (Frame Horn Dolly)
VW Rear Chassis Dolly (Frame Horn Dolly)
Price: $49.95

Rear support fits all Type 1 bugs, sandrails, and bajas. Lets you move your car when both engine and swing axle transaxle are removed. All steel construction and powder coated with 6” caster.

This bolts to the end of your frame horns and allows you to roll it around your shop with the trans axle out!

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Flywheel and Brake Drum Torque Tool Kit, 36mm Gland Nut and Axle Nuts
Flywheel and Brake Drum Torque Tool Kit, 36mm Gland Nut and Axle Nuts
Price: $109.95

Flywheel and Brake Drum Torque Tool Kit, 36mm Gland Nut and Axle Nuts is used to tighten and loosen the flywheel gland nut, and 36mm Axle Nuts at the brake drum! This was initially introduced under the "Torque-meister" brand name years ago. Mechanical advantage (leverage) makes seemingly impossibly tight nuts come off WITH EASE! Accurate too! This is a great tool to have around the garage for the do-it-yourselfer. This tool eliminates the need for an assistant when tightening or loosening rear axle nuts, or the flywheel gland nut. If you've ever used this, you realize it's a MUST in the garage of the Vee-Dubber!

This tool comes with 2 pinion gears, for both 6V/180mm flywheels, AND 12V/200mm flywheels!

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