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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 |
VW Bug Front & Rear Suspension Parts
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Bug Front Axle
Bug Front Axle
Bug Rear Axle
Bug Shock Absorbers
Bug Wheel Bearing Rear
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Front Wheel Bearing Kit for Disc Brakes
311-498-017/B/K
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 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 -
Front Wheel Bearing Kit
111-498-625/F
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 Karmann Ghia 1955-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1965 -
Rear Wheel Bearing Kit for Swing Axle
311-598-283/F
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 Karmann Ghia 1955-1967 Beetle Cabrio 1949-1967 Type 3 1961-1967 -
Wheel Bearing Kit, Front or Rear
311-498-017/B
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 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 -
Wheel Bearing Kit, Rear for IRS
113-598-071/RF
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1968-1979 Type 3 1968-1975 924 1976-1985 944 1982-1985 -
Front Wheel Bearing Kit
111-498-625/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 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 -
Wheel Bearing Kit, Rear for IRS, Best Quality
113-598-071/R/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1968-1979 Type 3 1968-1975 924 1976-1985 944 1982-1985 -
Rear Wheel Bearing Kit for Swing Axle
311-598-283/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 Karmann Ghia 1960-1967 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1967 Type 3 1961-1967 -
CSP Front Wheel Bearing kit
AC498119
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1968-1979 -
Front Wheel Bearing Kit, Disc or Drum
311-498-625/F
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1965-1967 Karmann Ghia 1965-1967 Beetle Cabrio 1965-1967 -
Front Wheel Bearing Kit, Disc or Drum
311-498-625/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1965-1967 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 -
CSP Wheel Bearing Kit for Zero Offset Brakes
AC498117A
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 Karmann Ghia 1956-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1965 -
CSP Front Wheel Bearing kit
AC498117
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1947-1965 Karmann Ghia 1955-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1949-1965 -
CSP Front Wheel Bearing kit
AC498118
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1966-1967 Karmann Ghia 1966-1967 Beetle Cabrio 1966-1967 Buggy/Baja 1966-1967 -
Bearing for transmission Differential to fit all Swing Axle transmission
113-517-185.
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1961-1979 Split Bus 1961-1967 Karmann Ghia 1961-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1961-1970 Type 3 1962-1968 -
Tapered Roller Bearing
113-517-185/C
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1969-1979 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 -
Grease Cap with Speedo Hole for Left Front Hub
111-405-691/B /
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1966-1979 Karmann Ghia 1966-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1966-1979 Type 3 1966-1973 -
Grease Cap for Right Front Hub
111-405-692/B
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1966-1979 Karmann Ghia 1966-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1966-1979 Type 3 1966-1973 -
Grease Cap for Right Front Hub
111-405-692.
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 Karmann Ghia 1960-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1965 -
Wheel Bearing Kit, Front or Rear
311-498-017/B/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 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 -
Wheel Bearing Kit, Rear for IRS
113-598-071/R
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1971-1979 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 -
Rear Wheel Bearing for Swing Axle Suspension
311-501-283/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 Split Bus 1955-1967 Karmann Ghia 1956-1970 Split Bus USA 1955-1967 -
Wheel Bearing, Front or RearOuter, Best Quality
311-405-645/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1966-1979 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 -
Front Wheel Bearing
111-405-625/A
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 Split Bus 1955-1963 Karmann Ghia 1960-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1965 Type 3 1963-1965 -
Wheel Bearing, Front Inner, Best Quality
311-405-625/E/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 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 -
Front Wheel Bearing
111-405-625/A/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 Split Bus 1955-1963 Karmann Ghia 1956-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1965 -
Rear Wheel Bearing for Swing Axle Suspension
311-501-283
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1972 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Front Wheel Bearing
111-405-645/A/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 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 -
Front Wheel Bearing
111-405-645/A
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1965 Karmann Ghia 1960-1965 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1965 Type 3 1962-1965 -
Rear Outer Wheel Bearing for IRS
113-501-277/A
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1971-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1971-1979 Type 3 1968-1973 924 1976-1985 944 1982-1985 -
Wheel Bearing, Front or Rear Outer
311-405-645
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1966-1979 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 -
Wheel Bearing, Front Inner
311-405-625/E
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1968-1979 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 -
Wheel Bearing, Rear Inner for IRS, Best Quality
113-501-283/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1971-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1971-1979 Type 3 1968-1973 924 1976-1985 944 1982-1985 -
Rear Outer Wheel Bearing for IRS
113-501-277/A/BQ
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1971-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1971-1979 Type 3 1968-1973 924 1976-1985 944 1982-1985 -
Wheel Bearing, Rear Inner for IRS
113-501-283
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1971-1979 Karmann Ghia 1968-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1971-1979 Type 3 1962, 1968-1973 924 1976-1985 944 1982-1985
VW Bug Suspension
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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History of the VW Beetle
The VW 1300 made its debut in 1965, using the crank from the new 1500cc Type 3 motor, stroke was increased to 69mm from 64mm. A “VW1300” badge was added to the rear to distinguish them from the lesser 1200cc model. Also from the Type 3 was the new balljoint front suspension, replacing the previous king and link pin set-up, this resulted in a more comfortable ride.
The 1300 also received some improvements over the stock 1200 models, including; an extra vent for quicker screen defrosting, locks to stop the seat backrests moving forward, the return of the semi circle horn ring as well as a headlamp dip/dim switch on the indicator stalk. Late 1965 cars (66’ model year) received new slotted wheels.
Another new engine was added to the range in late 1966 (67 model year), this time more like a type 3 1500cc engine, reworked to upright Type 1 spec, the new engine produced 44bhp, alongside the new engine, front disc brakes were introduced, with new wheels in a 4x130 PCD. Following complaints from buyers that having two keys was irritating, VW introduced a one key system which did doors, and ignition. A new deck-lid was introduced to cover the larger engine.
The 1967 Beetle was again one of the landmark cars, where a lot of things were set to change. Gone was the original sloping headlight shape which had changed little since the VW38 models, to be replaced by upright headlamps on new wings. The fuel filler had moved from under the bonnet, onto the front wing.
New rear lights with incorporated reverse lights, flanked a completely redesigned deck-lid, similar to that of the previous years VW 1500 with a larger number light lamp. New bigger and stronger bumpers were mounted higher, necessitating a shorter bonnet. A new dashboard had been introduced with fuel gauge, warning lights and indicator tell tales all incorporated within one dial.
Dual circuit hydraulic brakes were fitted on the 1300-1500cc, as well as 12 volt electrics. The VW 1200 had now been dropped from the line-up, though the 1300A (with 34hp) could be specially ordered if required. Six months later the 1200 returned in the form of the Sparkafer (Economy Beetle) and continued in production until the end of German production. For the first time there was an automatic Beetle offered, only available on 1500’s the new model featured advanced new rear suspension. Production of Mexican Beetles at Puebla begins.