Volkswagen Beetle Suspension Parts, 66-79

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CV Joint

CV Joint

EMPI CV Joint Kit 90mm
One CV Joint plus boot, clamp, snap rings and grease


VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1968-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1968-74
VW Type 3 1968-73

VW Beetle
$54.95
Part #: 87-9916-K-ONE
EMPI CV Joint Full Set, 90mm
All 4 CV Joints plus:

 boots, clamps, snap rings and grease

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1968-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1968-74
VW Type 3 1968-73

VW Beetle
$209.95
Part #: 87-9916-KSET4
CV Joint German, Lobro brand

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1969-79
VW Type 3 1968-73
VW Karmann Ghia 1969-74

 

VW Beetle
$72.95
Part #: 113-501-331
EMPI CV Joint, One


VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1968-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1968-74
VW Type 3 1968-73

VW Beetle
$47.95
Part #: 87-9916
EMPI CV JOINT BOOT WITH FLANGE / BOLTS / LUBE / CLIPS

Beetle 1969 - 1979 (except swingaxle)
Ghia 1969-1974
Type 3 1968-1973
Thing 1973 to1974
 
VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 113-598-201
Highest Quality Axle Boot Kit
CV Joint Boot, Hardware, Grease
Kit for any one of the joints


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Type 3 69-74

also fits 1968 with autostick

VW Beetle
$25.95
Part #: 321-498-201A


Boots

Boots

Axle Boot with Hardware
German
One fits either side


VW Beetle 46-58
VW Karmann Ghia 56-68
VW Bus 50-68
VW Type 3 62-68

not for 1968 autostick transmission cars.

VW Beetle
$15.95
Part #: 111-598-021A-GR
Boot with Flange: CV Joint


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1968-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-79
VW Type 3 68-79

VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 113-149
EMPI Swing Axle Split Boot Kit
Both Boots with Hardware


VW Beetle 1954-68
VW Karmann Ghia 1954-68
VW Bus 1955-67
VW Type 3 1962-68

Will fit all swing axle VW. A deluxe kit with stainless hose clamps, bolts, inserts and nuts.Swing axle boots slip over the lip of the transaxle side cover and clamp down on the axle tube, allowing the proper range of motion in the rear end while still containing all the gear oil in the axle tube.

VW Beetle
$18.95
Part #: 9984
German (Febi) Split Axle Boot with Hardware Kit, Swing Axle
Single boot for either side.


For VW Beetle 50-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-68
VW Type 3 62-68
VW WEstfalia Camper 55-67

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 111-021A
Volkswagen Axle Boot, Seamless


VW Beetle 50-68
VW Karmann Ghia 50-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 61-68

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 111-021S


Hardware

Hardware

Ball Joint Camber Adjusting Spacers
Pair, with Washers.
Allow proper wheel alignment when
ball joint is lowered


VW Beetle 66-77
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74

VW Beetle
$24.95
Part #: 131-405-319
Bolt for CV Joint, One
Hex Point Bolt
6 needed for each joint


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Bus 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
VW Type 3 68-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$1.35
Part #: 113-501-229-D
BOLT, FRONT IRS PIVOT MOUNT


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Type 3 68-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$7.95
Part #: 17-2826
Camber Bolt with Eccentric Washers.
Left or Right Side


VW Super Beetle 1971-79

Includes bolt, both eccentric washers
and locking nut.
You should check for worn units when
changing control arm bushings.

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 113-407-159B
CHASSIS INSPECTION COVER

1965-77 STD Beelte
1965-77 Ghia
1965-77 Thing
VW Beetle
$14.49
Part #: 131-701-565
Circlip for CV Joint, One


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Bus 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
VW Type 3 68-73
VW Vanagon 80-91
VW Thing 73-74

This circlip is used on the ends of the axle shaft to prevent the axle shaft from slipping through and falling out of the CV joint.

VW Beetle
$0.95
Part #: 113-517-279
CV Bolt Set of 6
Note: Each CV Joint takes 6 bolts


VW Betle & VW Super Beetle 1969-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1969-74
VW Bus 1968-79
VW Type 3 1969-73
VW Thing 1973-74
VW Vanagon 1980-91

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 16-2409
Front Axle Clamping Nut
Left (Driver)Side


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 66-73

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 131-405-669
Front Axle Clamping Nut
Right (Passenger)Side


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 66-73

VW Beetle
$15.95
Part #: 131-405-670
Front axle mounting bolt.
Also Shock absorber mounting bolt.


Front Axle Beam Mounting Bolt for following:
VW Standard Beetle 1946-1977
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-1974
VW Thing 1973-1974

Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt for following:
VW Beetle 10/52-5/59 (upper and lower)
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-5/59 (upper and lower)
VW Bus 1950-1967 (lower only)

VW Beetle
$3.95
Part #: 111-513-475A
Front Axle Thrust Washer


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Type 3 62-73

VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: 311-405-661
Grease Cap for Front Wheel
Left (Driver) Side
Speedo Cable Hole


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 66-73

VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 111-405-691B
Grease Cap for Front Wheel
Right (Passenger) Side


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 66-73

VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 111-405-692B
Lock Washer for CV Joint Bolt


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Bus 68-79
VW Type 3 68-73
VW Thing 73-74
VW Vanagon 80-83

VW Beetle
$0.40
Part #: N153711
Locking Plate, Steering Flange to Column


VW Beetle (Standards) 50-77
Karmann Ghia 56-74

VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 111-415-543
Nut for Torsion Arm Grub Screw


VW Beetle 46-77
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-79
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 111-411-155
Rear axle nut cotter pin.
All 46mm rear axle nuts.


1954-79 VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle
1954-74 VW Karmann Ghia
1954-79 VW Bus
1962-73 VW Type 3
1973-74 VW Thing

VW Beetle
$0.65
Part #: N125481
Rear Axle Nut.


VW Beetle 49-66
VW Karmann Ghia 56-66
VW Bus 50-63
VW WEstfalia Camper 55-63

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 111-501-221
Shock absorber mounting bolt for following:

Upper front for VW Beetle 1963-65 and VW Karmann Ghia 1963-65

Upper rear for VW Bus 1955-67
VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 111-413-403A
Steering Arm Lock Plate
Holds Bolt on Steering Arm


VW Beetle 46-77
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Type 3 63-73

VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 111-415-385
Steering box lock plate. One
Secures steering box mounting stud to axle beam clamp
2 required per car.


VW Beetle (Standards) 1950-77

VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: 111-415-159
Steering Coupler Locking Plate
Holds Bolt Steering Flange to Box


VW Beetle (Standards) 50-77

VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: 111-415-425
Torsion Trailing Arm Grub Screw
Order nut separately


VW Beetle 46-77
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-79
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 111-411-151
Washer, Front IRS Pivot Mount, One


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Type 3 68-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$1.79
Part #: 17-2827


Rubber Parts

Rubber Parts

Bushings for Front Struts (stops and cover kit)
Four Pieces, German


VW Super Beetle 71-73Up to Vin# 1333003655

The suspension stops slide over the suspension strut rod.
They help prevent the suspension from bottoming out. 
The plastic covers protect the strut rod from debris.

 

VW Beetle
$46.95
Part #: 133-303
Pair of front strut dust covers.


VW Super Beetle 1971-79

VW Beetle
$29.95
Part #: 113-412-305/2
Rubber suspension strut stop
For Either Side


VW Super Beetle 73-79 Beginning with vin# 1_3 3003656

VW Beetle
$4.95
Part #: 133-412-303A


Bushings

Bushings

Bushings on Lower Control Arm, Pair


VW Super Beetle 71-79

This bushing secures the lower control arm to the chassis on one side
and to driver (left) side strut assembly on the other.
The brass bushing presses into the control arm, diminshing friction
for the bolt that passes through it and minimizing vibration.

VW Beetle
$19.95
Part #: 133-309
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Set of 4


VW Super Beetle mid 73-79

VW Beetle
$29.95
Part #: 133-308
Idler Arm Bushing (One),


VW Super Beetle 71-72 Up to vin# 1122575326

VW Beetle
$25.95
Part #: 113-415-441
Idler Arm Bushing (One)


VW Super Beetle 72-74  Beginning vin# 1122575327

VW Beetle
$58.95
Part #: 133-311
Idler Arm Steering Damper Bushings PAIR
OEM German


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 60-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 55-79
VW Type 3 62-73

This is a stabilizer bushing. It is pressed into the right (passenger) side tie rod
where the stud on the steering stabilizer passes through. It helps to minimize
vibration in the front end by cushioning the contact point between the two metal
surfaces and absorbing some of the shock from uneven road conditions.

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 113-425-117
Bushing, Sway Bar, Outer, Sold Individually

1974-1979 Super Beetle

 

VW Beetle
$5.95
Part #: 133-411-315
Urethane control arm bushing kit. 15 piece set.


VW Super Beetle 1971-73 up to chassis #1_3 3003655

VW Beetle
$41.95
Part #: 16-5107


Gaskets

Gaskets

Gear Box Packing for Axle Tube
For Swing Axle Transmissions (not autostick)
For One Side


VW Beetle 50-68
VW Karmann Ghia 56-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-68

VW Beetle
$7.95
Part #: 113-301-111
Transmission Gasket: Axle Tube Retainer Gasket, 0.2mm
For Cars with Swing Axle Transmissions


VW Beetle 61-68
VW Karmann Ghia 66-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 64-68

Two or more may be required for each side. These seal and adjust clearance
of the axle tube. Adding gaskets increases clearance and loosens axle tube..

VW Beetle
$1.59
Part #: 111-501-131
Transmission Gasket: Axle Tube Retainer Gasket, 0.3 mm
For Cars with Swing Axle Transmissions


VW Beetle 61-68
VW Karmann Ghia 66-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 64-68

Two or more may be required for each side. These seal and adjust clearance
of the axle tube. Adding gaskets increases clearance and loosens axle tube..

 

VW Beetle
$2.39
Part #: 111-501-131A


Damping Pads

Damping Pads

Shock Pads, Body to Front Axle, Pair


VW Beetle (Standards) 50-77
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Thing 73-74

Install between the body and the front axle beam to prevent vibration

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 111-123A
Vibration Damping Pads
Between Torsion Housing and Body
Set of 4, 10mm


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$9.49
Part #: 113-115A
Vibration Damping Pads
Between Torsion Housing and Body
Set of 4, 17mm


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1956-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Type 3 all
VW Thing 1973-74

These pads sit between the body and chassis and help absorb road vibration

VW Beetle
$10.95
Part #: 113-115


Axle Beam

Axle Beam

8x1.0mm Straight Grease Zerk Fitting - Each
VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: N 185 161
Front Axle Beam Needle Bearing

Fits the upper tube 66-79 and both upper and lower 60-65
VW Beetle
$32.99
Part #: 111-401-301
Front Axle Beam. Equal to Original German Quality.
Standard Style With Bearings


VW Beetle (Standard) 1966-78
VW Karmann Ghia 1966-74

VW Beetle
$429.99
Part #: 113-401-021D
Axle Beam Repair Kit
For One Side


VW Beetle Convertible 1966-70
VW Beetle Sedan 1966-77
VW Karmann Ghia 1966-74

VW Beetle
$34.00
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Part #: 95 12 01 5


General

General

12 point hex socket tool
for cv joint removal/install
8mm, 3/8" drive


All VWs

Note: an occasional cv is 6 point.

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 5796
Front Sway Bar Mounting Kit
Complete Set


VW Beetle (Standards) 66-77
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$23.95
Part #: 111-101A
Rear Suspension Link and Bushing

68-79 Bug
67-87 Ghia
VW Beetle
$168.99
Part #: 113-501-833
REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHING, SOLD EACH, 2 PER SIDE REQUIRED

1969-79 BEETLE
68-73 T-3
68-73 GHIA
73-74 THING
VW Beetle
$19.45
Part #: 113-501-541C
REAR Z-BAR ANTI ROLL BAR SUPPORT LINK ROD - LEFT SIDE -

BEETLE 68-77 WITH SWINGAXLE TRANSMISSION
67-74 GHIA
VW Beetle
$29.99
Part #: 113-501-819A
REAR Z-BAR ANTI ROLL BAR SUPPORT LINK ROD - RIGHT SIDE-

BEETLE 68-77 WITH SWINGAXLE TRANSMISSION
67-74 GHIA
VW Beetle
$29.99
Part #: 113-501-820A
Repair piece, Rear Suspension.Fits Left or Right side.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 60-79
VW Karmann Ghia 60-74
VW Type 3 62-73
 

VW Beetle
$21.59
Part #: 311-501-191REP
Steering Damper (Brazilian).

1971-74 Super Beetle

VW Beetle
$29.95
Part #: 113-425-021J


Seals

Seals

REAR AXEL Bearing. inner or Outer.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 68-72
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$3.95
Part #: 113-501-315H
SEAL KIT FOR REAR SWING AXLE GERMAN

1954-68.5 VW
VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 111-598-051AGR


Bearings

Bearings

Inner Rear Wheel Bearing Spacer for Swing Axle Suspension


VW Beetle 1950-1968
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-68
VW Bus 1950-63 up to chassis 1144281

VW Beetle
$10.95
Part #: 111-501-281A
Outer Rear Wheel Bearing Spacer for Swing Axle Suspension


VW Beetle 1950-1968
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-68
VW Bus 1950-63 up to chassis 1144281

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 111-501-303A
Outer Spacer for Independent Rear Suspension

Beetle 1971-1979
Karmann Ghia 1968-1974
VW Beetle
$9.49
Part #: 113-501-303


Struts

Struts

Front Strut Insert
One for either side
Genuine Boge.


VW Super Beetle 1974-4/75 From vin#1_3 3003656 to Vin# 1_5 2219622

VW Beetle
$75.95
Part #: 133-412-031B
Front Strut Insert
One for either side
OEM


VW Super Beetle 75-79 Beginning with vin# 1_5 2181801

VW Beetle
$83.95
Part #: 133-412-031D
Front Strut Insert
Sachs Brand
One for either side.


VW Super Beetle 71-73 Up to Vin# 1_3 3003655

VW Beetle
$59.95
Part #: 113-412-031D
KYB Excel-G VW Gas Strut Insert - Front

1971-73 1/2 Super Beetle - Up to Chassis #1.333.003.655
VW Beetle
$69.95
Part #: 363012
KYB Excel-G VW Gas Strut Insert - Front

1973-79 Super Beetle - From Chassis #1.333.003.657
VW Beetle
$79.95
Part #: 363002


Strut Mounts

Strut Mounts

Upper Strut Mount Bearing
For either side, OEM


VW Super Beetle 73-79  from VIN# 1_3 3003 656 on

VW Beetle
$59.95
Part #: 133-412-345
Upper Strut Mount Bearing
For Either Side


VW Super Beetle 71-73 Up to Vin# 1_3 3003 655

VW Beetle
$62.95
Part #: 113-329


Adjustable Struts

Adjustable Struts

Adjustable Lowering Strut Housings, Pair.


VW Super Beetle 1973-79 beginning with chassis# 1_3 3003656

VW Beetle
$169.95
Part #: 9627
Adjustable lowering strut housings, pair.

VW Super Beetle 1971-73 up to chassis# 1_3 3003656

VW Beetle
$169.95
Part #: 9626
Strut Insert, Sold Each. For use with part # 9627

Fits: 1974-1979 Super Beetle

Lower your Super Beetle and improve handling with these adjustable struts. Struts allow car to be lowered from 2" to 4".

(Note: Struts are sold as pairs. Inserts are sold individually).

*Struts insert cannot be installed without part number: 9627 Adjustable Strut Housing.

VW Beetle
$79.95
Part #: 9630
Strut Insert, Sold Each. For use with part # 9626.

Fits: 1971-1973 Super Beetle Lower your Super Beetle and improve handling with these adjustable struts. Struts allow car to be lowered from 2" to 4". (Note: Struts are sold as pairs. Inserts are sold individually).

*Struts insert cannot be installed without part # 9626 Adjustable Strut Housing.

VW Beetle
$79.95
Part #: 9629


Sway Bars

Sway Bars

Front Swaybar for ball-joint suspension

1966-78 VW Standard Beetle
1966-1974 Karmann Ghia
VW Beetle
$39.99
Part #: 131-411-309


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