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
$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 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

EMPI CV Joint, One
Complete CV joint includes inner and outer rings, balls and cage.

VW Bus 1968-79
VW Vanagon 1980-91
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Thing
$36.95
Part #: 87-9917
EMPI 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
$47.95
Part #: 87-9917-K-ONE


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


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