CV Joint Kit for 1302/3
113-501-331/D
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
113-501-331/D
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
111-498-625/F
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1955-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
311-498-017/B/K
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1968-1979 |
Beetle USA | 1968-1979 |
Beetle Mexico | 1968-1979 |
Beetle Australia | 1968-1976 |
Beetle Brazil/Fusca | 1968-1979 |
311-598-283/F
Beetle | 1950-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1955-1967 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1949-1967 |
Type 3 | 1961-1967 |
311-498-017/B
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1968-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1973 |
Golf Mk1 | 1975-1983 |
Golf Mk2 | 1984-1992 |
Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1979-1993 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Golf Mk3 Cabrio | 1994-2002 |
Scirocco | 1974-1992 |
Jetta | 1979-1992 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
Polo Mk3 6N | 1995-2000 |
Jetta | 1992-1998 |
914 | 1970-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
111-498-625/BQ
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1955-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
Beetle USA | 1950-1965 |
Beetle Mexico | 1954-1965 |
Beetle Australia | 1954-1965 |
Beetle Brazil/Fusca | 1953-1965 |
113-598-071/RF
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1968-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1975 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
113-598-071/R/BQ
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1968-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1975 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
311-598-283/BQ
Beetle | 1950-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1960-1967 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1967 |
Type 3 | 1961-1967 |
AC498119
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1968-1979 |
311-498-625/F
Beetle | 1965-1967 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1965-1967 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1965-1967 |
311-498-625/BQ
Beetle | 1965-1967 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1965-1967 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1965-1967 |
Buggy/Baja | 1965-1967 |
Beetle USA | 1965-1967 |
Beetle Mexico | 1965-1967 |
Beetle Australia | 1965-1967 |
Beetle Brazil/Fusca | 1965-1967 |
AC498117A
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1956-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
AC498117
Beetle | 1947-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1955-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1949-1965 |
AC498118
Beetle | 1966-1967 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1966-1967 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1966-1967 |
Buggy/Baja | 1966-1967 |
113-517-185.
Beetle | 1961-1979 |
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Split Bus | 1961-1967 |
Karmann Ghia | 1961-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1961-1970 |
Type 3 | 1962-1968 |
113-517-185/C
Beetle | 1969-1979 |
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T2 Bus | 1976-1979 |
Vanagon | 1980-1992 |
Karmann Ghia | 1967-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1969-1979 |
Type 3 | 1967-1973 |
Golf Mk2 | 1990-1992 |
Eurovan | 1991-1994 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
924 | 1976-1988 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
111-405-691/B /
Beetle | 1966-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1966-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1966-1979 |
Type 3 | 1966-1973 |
111-405-692.
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1960-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
311-498-017/B/BQ
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1968-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1973 |
Golf Mk1 | 1975-1983 |
Golf Mk2 | 1984-1992 |
Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1979-1993 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Golf Mk3 Cabrio | 1994-2002 |
Scirocco | 1974-1992 |
Jetta | 1979-1992 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
Polo Mk3 6N | 1995-2000 |
Jetta | 1992-1998 |
914 | 1970-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
113-598-071/R
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1975 |
Beetle USA | 1971-1979 |
Beetle Mexico | 1971-1979 |
Beetle Australia | 1971-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
311-501-283/BQ
Beetle | 1950-1979 |
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Split Bus | 1955-1967 |
Karmann Ghia | 1956-1970 |
Split Bus USA | 1955-1967 |
311-405-645/BQ
Beetle | 1966-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1966-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1966-1979 |
Type 3 | 1962-1973 |
Golf Mk1 | 1975-1983 |
Golf Mk2 | 1984-1992 |
Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1979-1993 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Golf Mk3 Cabrio | 1994-2002 |
Caddy Mk1 | 1983-1992 |
Scirocco | 1974-1992 |
Jetta | 1980-1992 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
Polo Mk3 6N | 1995-2000 |
Jetta | 1992-1998 |
914 | 1970-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
111-405-625/A
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Split Bus | 1955-1963 |
Karmann Ghia | 1960-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
Type 3 | 1963-1965 |
311-405-625/E/BQ
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Golf Mk1 | 1975-1983 |
Golf Mk2 | 1984-1992 |
Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1979-1993 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Golf Mk3 Cabrio | 1994-2002 |
Caddy Mk1 | 1983-1992 |
Scirocco | 1974-1992 |
Jetta | 1979-1992 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
Polo Mk3 6N | 1995-2000 |
Jetta | 1992-1998 |
914 | 1970-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
111-405-625/A/BQ
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Split Bus | 1955-1963 |
Karmann Ghia | 1956-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
311-501-283
Beetle | 1950-1979 |
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Split Bus | 1950-1967 |
Karmann Ghia | 1960-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1972 |
Type 3 | 1962-1973 |
111-405-645/A/BQ
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1956-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
Beetle USA | 1950-1965 |
Beetle Mexico | 1954-1965 |
Beetle Australia | 1954-1965 |
Beetle Brazil/Fusca | 1953-1965 |
111-405-645/A
Beetle | 1950-1965 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1960-1965 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1950-1965 |
Type 3 | 1962-1965 |
113-501-277/A
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1973 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
311-405-625/E
Beetle | 1968-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Type 3 | 1968-1973 |
Golf Mk1 | 1975-1983 |
Golf Mk2 | 1984-1992 |
Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1979-1993 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Golf Mk3 Cabrio | 1994-2002 |
Caddy Mk1 | 1983-1992 |
Scirocco | 1974-1992 |
Jetta | 1979-1992 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
Polo Mk3 6N | 1995-2000 |
Jetta | 1992-1998 |
914 | 1970-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
311-405-645
Beetle | 1966-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1966-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1966-1979 |
Type 3 | 1962-1973 |
Golf Mk1 | 1975-1983 |
Golf Mk2 | 1984-1992 |
Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1979-1993 |
Golf Mk3 | 1992-1998 |
Golf Mk3 Cabrio | 1994-2002 |
Caddy Mk1 | 1983-1992 |
Scirocco | 1974-1992 |
Jetta | 1979-1992 |
Corrado | 1989-1995 |
Polo Mk3 6N | 1995-2001 |
Jetta | 1992-1998 |
914 | 1970-1976 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
113-501-283/BQ
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1973 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
113-501-277/A/BQ
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
Type 3 | 1968-1973 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
113-501-283
Beetle | 1971-1979 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1968-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1971-1979 |
Type 3 | 1962, 1968-1973 |
924 | 1976-1985 |
944 | 1982-1985 |
311-405-625
Beetle | 1966-1968 |
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Karmann Ghia | 1966-1968 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1966-1968 |
Type 3 | 1962-1968 |
Buy your VW Bug front suspension parts here
Like the rear suspension, the Volkswagen Bug torsion bar suspension is one of the most rugged, effective and enduring suspension systems ever developed. It is so good the basic design of Volkswagen Bug front suspension is still used in some of the most demanding motorsport environments on earth, and of course is still underneath millions of air-cooled Volkswagens worldwide. Later 1302 and 1303 Bugs use the more common MacPherson strut suspension, and naturally VW Heritage has all the VW Bug suspension parts in stock to keep both types of classic Volkswagen Bug front suspension in perfect working order, as well as a huge range of air-cooled Bug parts to upgrade and modify your Bug's front suspension. To browse or buy the parts you need just follow the links above, or read on for further information on the different types of VW Bug suspension.
Types of VW Bug front suspension
There are actually three different kinds of Volkswagen Bug front suspension – two earlier types that use an outwardly similar looking torsion bar beam, and the third – fitted only to 1302 / 1303 models – that uses a more modern ‘strut’ assembly instead. Here’s how the three types differ:
VW Bug King and link pin beam – used up until August 1965
This is the earlier type of torsion bar front suspension where a beam consists of a pair of hollow axle tubes, each housing a stack of flat metal bars to which the trailing arms are attached. These are the Bug torsion bars in this system. Four individual VW Bug trailing arms then support the stub axles by means of ‘king and link pin’ assemblies. The VW Bug king pin sits vertically, the link pins horizontally. Benefits are longevity and a greater degree of movement. Have a look under the front of your car – if your shock absorber ‘towers’ (the vertical legs at the ends of the axle tubes) are straight, you have a king and link pin model. Additionally your VW Bug front shock absorbers will have a loop at both ends.
VW Bug Balljoint front beam - used from September 1965 onwards (not 1302 / 1303)
This later type of Volkswagen torsion bar suspension also comprises a pair of axle tubes housing torsion bars to which the trailing arms are attached. But on these models a pair of VW Bug balljoints support the stub axle at either end. Benefits are less maintenance and a smoother ride. Again, look under your car, if your shock absorber ‘towers’ (the vertical legs at the ends of the axle tubes) are angled outwards at the top, you have a balljoint model; your ball joint Bug front shock absorbers have a loop at the bottom, but a strut at the top, which is fitted with a rubber Bug top mount.
MacPherson strut – used on 1302 and 1303 (Super Bugs) only
There is no main beam. Instead, each stub axle is connected directly to an independent ‘strut’ with a coil spring around it (more like a modern coilover shock) and balanced by control arms that mount to the chassis. If your spare wheel is mounted flat (horizontally) under your hood, you have a MacPherson strut model.
VW Heritage stock an extensive range of air cooled Bug parts for all three types of VW Bug front suspension, including complete Bug front beams – both stock width and VW Bug narrowed front beams, together with Avis-style and Sway-A-Way beam adjusters and a wide range of Volkswagen Bug shock absorbers, reconditioned Bug trailing arms, and more. Of course, we also hold stock of the Bug balljoints, king and link pins, bearings, stub axles – both stock height and VW Bug dropped spindles – and even complete replacement Bug MacPherson struts. On top of all this we have a great selection of performance and styling parts, including lowered and performance Bug shocks from KYB and GAZ, adjustable struts, Bug long-travel balljoints, urethane bushes, caster shims, sawy bars and 1302 / 1303 adjustable lowering struts.
Buy your Bug rear suspension parts here
The air-cooled Volkswagen Bug suspension is legendary for its longevity and ability to stand up to whatever you can throw at it. That’s why VW Bug suspension parts are still to this day used on off road race cars across the world. However, as with every other mechanical part on a Volkswagen Bug, time, high mileage and a lack of maintenance can mean parts need changing or replacing. That’s why VW Heritage stock a wide range of parts for all types of classic air-cooled Bug suspension, from Bug axle boots to Volkswagen Bug shock absorbers, ‘z’-bars and VW Bug performance sway bars. To browse or buy the parts you need just follow the links below, or read on for further information on the different types of VW Bug suspension.
Types of VW Bug rear suspension
In all models of Bug there are just two different kinds of rear suspension: ‘VW Bug swing axle suspension’ and ‘IRS’ (independent rear suspension). In reality, both systems are independent suspension, but the IRS system found on certain later models uses Bug CV joints and works in a slightly different fashion. Below is a brief explanation of the two different types of Volkswagen Bug suspension.
Bug Swing Axle – used on most standard models
The VW Bug swing axle assembly consists of a pair of short, rigid axles that pivot from their inner (gearbox) ends only and are located at the outer ends by solid Bug rear spring plates, which have a splined end that connects to the torsion bars. This type of Volkswagen Bug suspension was used from the very earliest cars right up until the end of Mexican Bug production in 2003. The quickest way to see if your car has this style of classic Bug rear suspension is to look under the rear of your car. If there are rubber boots only on the inner ends of the axles that join the gearbox, you have a swing axle model.
VW Bug Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) – used on 1302 / 03 and semi-automatic
IRS is a more advanced type of rear suspension that features VW Bug CV joints at both ends of the axles, which allow the rear wheels to move vertically up and down rather than in an arc. They still use Bug spring plates and torsion bars but offer improved ride quality and cornering ability. Only used on some later models, including 1302 / 1303 (Super Bug) and semi-automatic Bugs. Again, look underneath and if your axles have rubber boots on both ends (next to the gearbox and at the hubs), you have an IRS model.
VW Bug suspension parts
Naturally, VW Heritage stock an extensive range of parts for both types of VW Bug rear suspension, including Bug axle gaiters and Volkswagen Bug CV boots, Bug hub seal kits and bump stops. Plus we have a great selection of performance and styling parts, amongst them VW Bug adjustable spring plates, rubber and urethane suspension bushes, heavy duty Bug axles, classic Bug KYB shock absorbers, and GAZ bolt-in VW Bug coilovers for the ultimate in fine tuning.
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