Volkswagen Thing Suspension Parts

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Hardware

Hardware

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 Thing
$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 Thing
$7.95
Part #: 17-2826
CHASSIS INSPECTION COVER

1965-77 STD Beelte
1965-77 Ghia
1965-77 Thing
VW Thing
$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 Thing
$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 Thing
$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 Thing
$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 Thing
$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 Thing
$3.95
Part #: 111-513-475A
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 Thing
$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 Thing
$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 Thing
$0.40
Part #: N153711
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 Thing
$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 Thing
$0.65
Part #: N125481
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 Thing
$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 Thing
$1.79
Part #: 17-2827


Bushings

Bushings

Lower Mount Bushings for Front Shock. PAIR


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

VW Thing
$5.95
7
Part #: 111-381A


CV Joint

CV Joint

LOBRO CV Joint Kit 100mm
One CV Joint plus boot, clamp, snap rings and grease

VW Bus 1968-79
VW Thing 1973-74
VW Vanagon 1980-81

VW Thing
$87.95
Part #: 211-598-101


Ball Joints

Ball Joints

Ball Joint, Lower, Left or Right

VW Thing 1973-74

VW Thing
$41.95
Part #: 181-405-371C-GR
Ball Joint, Upper, Left or Right

VW Thing 1973-74

VW Thing
$41.95
Part #: 181-405-361A-GR


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 Thing
$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 Thing
$10.95
Part #: 113-115
These Volkswagen Front Mounting Plate sits on top of the beam shock pad on top of the top front beam mounting point at the body. The mounting plate is sold indivually, 2 are need for 1954 through 1977 Standard Beetles, 1956 through 1974 Karmann Ghias and 1973 through 1974 Things.
VW Thing
$5.75
Part #: 111-899-111


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 Thing
$34.00
11
Part #: 95 12 01 5


Shock Absorber Accessories

Shock Absorber Accessories

Pair of Front Shock Absorber Stops


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

VW Thing
$11.95
Part #: 131-449
Upper Shock Absorber Mount Grommets. Complete Set.
For both shock absorbers.


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

These VW Upper Shock Mount Grommets install on the upper shock mount stud.
They isolate the shock from the upper mount at the beam.
The 4 piece grommet set installs above and below the beam at the left and right side.
VW Thing
$37.95
Part #: 131-435


CV Joint Boots

CV Joint Boots

CV Joint Boot Kit
Boot, With Flange, grease, bolts & washers, snap ring.

VW Bus 68-79
VW Vanagon 80-91
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Thing
$18.95
Part #: 251-598-201


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 Thing
$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 Thing
$23.95
Part #: 111-101A
Steering Damper.


VW Beetle (Standard) 60-77
VW Karmann Ghia 60-74
VW Thing 73-74, Cofap Brazil

VW Thing
$38.95
Part #: 113-425-021


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Volkswagen Thing parts for the following years: 1973 & 1974