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
$49.95
Part #: 87-9916-K-ONE
CV Joint German, Lobro brand

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1969-79
VW Type 3 1968-73
VW Karmann Ghia 1969-74
VW Beetle
$65.95
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
$39.95
Part #: 87-9916


Boots

Boots

DELUXE CV JOINT BOOT WITH FLANGE / BOLTS / LUBE / CLIPS Fits Beetle 1969 to 1979 (except swingaxle) Ghia 1969-1974 / Type 3 1968-1973 / Thing 1973 to1974. Sold each
VW Beetle
$11.49
Part #: 113-598-201
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
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
$15.95
Part #: 321-498-201A


Hardware

Hardware

1965-77 STD TYPE 1, GHIA,THING- CHASSIS INSPECTION COVER
VW Beetle
$14.49
Part #: 131-701-565
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, 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
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
$10.95
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 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
$11.95
Part #: 111-501-221
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
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
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
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
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


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
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, Fits: 1974-1979 Super Beetle

 

VW Beetle
$3.95
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
Urethane control arm bushing kit.

VW Super Beetle 1973-79 from chassis #1_3 3003656 on

VW Beetle
$41.95
Part #: 16-5108


Gaskets

Gaskets

Transmission Gasket: Axle Tube Retainer Gasket,3 mm
For Cars with Swing Axle Transmissions

VW Beetle 49-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-67
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-67

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
$1.85
Part #: 111-501-131A


Damping Pads

Damping Pads

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
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, 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

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
11
Part #: 95 12 01 5


General

General

Steering Damper (Brazilian).

1971-74 Super Beetle

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


Seals

Seals

1954-79 VW SEAL KIT FOR REAR SWING AXLE GERMAN
VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 111-598-051AGR
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
$4.95
Part #: 113-501-315H


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


Struts

Struts

Front Strut Insert
One for either side
Genuine Boge.

VW Super Beetle 73-75 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
$68.95
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
$55.95
Part #: 113-412-031D


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
$69.95
Part #: 113-329


Swing Axle Boots

Swing Axle Boots

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
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


Rear Wheel Bearings

Rear Wheel Bearings

1969-79 VW Beetle rear outer axle seal spacer
VW Beetle
$9.49
Part #: 113-501-303


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


Sway Bars

Sway Bars

Stock Ball Joint, Front Swaybar, Fits: 1966-78 VW Standard Beetle; 1966-1974 Karmann Ghia
VW Beetle
$26.95
Part #: 131-411-309


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