Volkswagen Beetle Suspension Parts, Front: 1948-65

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Boots

Boots

swboot3 swboot3
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
(Details)
9984 9984
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
(Details)
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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
(Details)
111-598-021a 111-598-021a
Swing Axle Boot with Hardware
Split boot allows installation without pulling transmission.

VW Beetle 46-58
VW Karmann Ghia 56-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-68

not for 1968 autostick transmission cars.

VW Beetle
$20.95
Part #: 111-598-021A
(Details)


Seals

Seals

111-1291 111-1291
Front Trailing Arm Grease Seals
Set of 4.


VW Beetle 48-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65

VW Beetle
$12.95
Part #: 111-129
(Details)


Hardware

Hardware

98-4047-B 98-4047-B
Front Axle Thrust Washer


VW Beetle 1950-65
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-65
VW Bus 64-79
VW Vanagon 80-91

VW Beetle
$2.89
Part #: 111-405-661
(Details)
grcap grcap
Grease Cap for Front Wheel
Left (Driver) Side
Speedo Cable Hole


VW Beetle 49-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65
VW Type 3 62-65

VW Beetle
$6.45
Part #: 111-405-691
(Details)
grcap2a grcap2a
Grease Cap for Front Wheel
Right (Passenger) Side


VW Beetle 49-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65
VW Type 3 62-65

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 111-405-692
(Details)
hexnut1 hexnut1
Hex Nut for Front Wheel Bearing
Left (Driver) Side


VW Beetle 46-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65
VW Type 3 62-65

Note: One unit. Two required per side.

VW Beetle
$3.95
Part #: 111-405-671
(Details)
hexnut hexnut
Hex Nut for Front Wheel Bearing
Right (Passenger) Side


VW Beetle 46-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65
VW Type 3 62-65

Note: One unit. Two are required per side.

Also: Steering Wheel Nut

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 60-mid74
VW Karmann Ghia 60-mid74
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Bus 68-mid 74 Up to vin# 214 2164059

VW Beetle
$1.79
Part #: 111-405-672
(Details)
111405681 111405681
Lock Plate for Front Axle Nut
For Either Side


VW Beetle 50-65
VW Bus 64-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65

VW Beetle
$1.50
Part #: 111-405-681
(Details)
bolt8 bolt8
Mounting Bolt
For Shock Absorber or Front Axle Beam


Shock:
VW Beetle 10/52-4/59 Rear Upper and Lower
VW Bus 50-67 Rear Lower and 63-67 Front Upper
VW Karmann Ghia 56-5/59 Upper and Lower

Axle Beam
VW Standard Beetle 50-77
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$3.95
Part #: N101901
(Details)
nut1 nut1
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
(Details)
grub grub
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
(Details)
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CHASSIS INSPECTION COVER

1965-77 STD Beelte
1965-77 Ghia
1965-77 Thing
VW Beetle
$14.49
Part #: 131-701-565
(Details)
111513475A 111513475A
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
(Details)
98-4047-B 98-4047-B
Front Axle Thrust Washer
SOLD EACH


VW Bus 1950-63

VW Beetle
$5.99
Part #: 211-405-661
(Details)
lplate4 lplate4
Locking Plate, Steering Flange to Column


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

VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 111-415-543
(Details)
N125481 N125481
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
(Details)
111-501-221 111-501-221
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
(Details)
111413403A 111413403A
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
(Details)
lock1 lock1
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
(Details)
lockplate1 lockplate1
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
(Details)
lplate3 lplate3
Steering Coupler Locking Plate
Holds Bolt Steering Flange to Box


VW Beetle (Standards) 50-77

VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: 111-415-425
(Details)


Rubber Parts

Rubber Parts

111273 111273
Front suspension stops, pair.


VW Beetle 1954-65
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-65
VW Bus 1955-63

Install between the trailing arms, on the posts of the front beam.
Keep suspension from bottoming out.

VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 111-401-273
(Details)


Bearings

Bearings

111501281A 111501281A
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
(Details)
spacer1 spacer1
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
(Details)


Damping Pads

Damping Pads

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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
(Details)
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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
(Details)


Axle Beam

Axle Beam

313044 313044
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
(Details)


General

General

cvtool cvtool
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
(Details)
111-100 111-100
Front Anti-sway Bar Mounting Kit.


VW Beetle 1957-65

Karmann Ghia 1956-65

VW Beetle
$17.95
Part #: 111-100-BUG
(Details)
kingpinset kingpinset
King Pin Set


VW Beetle 46-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65

VW Beetle
$44.95
Part #: 111-498-021
(Details)
linkpinset linkpinset
Link Pin Set


VW Beetle 46-65
VW Karmann Ghia 56-65

VW Beetle
$74.95
Part #: 111-498-051A
(Details)


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Important Information
These early Beetles had the link style suspension. The link system preceded the ball joint suspension that was introduced in 1966.

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