Complete Air Ride Kit with Assembled Beam | 1949-1965 Classic VW Type 1 Beetle Ghia

Key Benefits

• Bolt-In & Go:
  Your Saturday morning just got an upgrade. With the Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam, you can go from sipping your coffee to cruising by lunch. This fully assembled, narrowed beam with Air Ride and drop spindles bolts in with ease—installation is fast, clean, and efficient. Front installations are completed in under 4 hours!

• Quality You Can Feel:
  Think of the Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam as the "Rolex" of the Classic VW world. Every beam is precision-engineered and built with the finest materials, including German-made components. Satin black powder coating and stainless steel hardware ensure it’s not just functional, but built to last a lifetime. You'll feel the difference in both performance and aesthetics.

• World-Class Ride Quality:
  We've gone the extra mile to ensure your ride isn’t just lowered—it’s refined. Equipped with Air Ride and designed for perfect shock leverage, the Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam offers an unrivaled ride experience with 7.5” of travel. Whether you're cruising or laying low, this setup provides smooth, reliable performance.

• Ready to Ship, Ready to Roll:
  No need to worry about long waits or complicated shipping—Stage 2 PRObuilt Beams are delivered to freight carrier terminals nationwide, with free shipping for all lower 48 states. Need it delivered to your home or business? We offer competitive rates for home delivery, including lift gate and pallet jack service to get it safely into your garage or shop.

• Built to Last, Designed for You:
  We don’t just build beams, we build a complete solution. Each component—from control arms to spindles to the steering box—receives the PRObuilt treatment. Our world-class quality control ensures your beam arrives in flawless condition, ready to perform.

• Auto fill, whenever it dips below 165, it kicks the compressor back on to always have the right amount of air needed to do the job.

What's Included

• Brand New Front Axle Beam
• PRObuilt Arms
• PRObuilt Spindles
• PRObuilt Steering Box
• Premium Tie Rod Ends
• Premium Steering Damper
• Premium Stainless Steel Hardware
• Premium Pneumatic/Sport Shocks
• PRObuilt Steering Components

Complete Rear Kit

• Swing Axle Bracket Kit
• 2500lb Air Bags
• Short Shocks
• Hardware Pack
• Printed Instructions

4 Valve Air Management Kit

• Compressor
• Pressure Switch
• 2 Gallon Tank
• 2x Manual Valves with Gauges
• 1/4 inch Air Line
• Hardware Pack
• Printed Instructions

This completely assembled beam is ready to bolt in as it comes out of the box. Once you fine tune your ride height, a 4 wheel alignment is recommended to get the most of your PRObuilt Beam.

PRO's Recommendations

• What width of Beam do I need? For most applications, the PRO's recommend a four-inch narrowed beam, which strikes the perfect balance between functionality and style, allowing almost any wheel to tuck seamlessly under your fenders.

• Perfect Pairings for Your Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam: Stop better? Pair your beam with our latest Disc Brake Kit for a smooth, reliable setup that will instantly make your VW safer. Want them installed? Click the Labor option for the PRO's to handle the installation.

• Make Your Installation Easier: To save time and ensure you’ve got everything you need, we offer a complete Install Kit that includes new beam bolts, upper and lower body pads—everything necessary to get the job done right.

• Optional Upgrades: For steering precision, if your steering coupler has seen better days, upgrade to the OEM PRObuilt Steering Box Coupler (Link) for improved performance and reliability.

• If you are utilizing a pre-59 transaxle with straight shock mounts, you will need to update the mounts to a late model set found here or update to a late model transaxle, like this.

• 12 volt charging system

• Compressor mounted in the trunk or under the gas tank on the opposite side of the master cylinder

• Tank mounted in the trunk or under the back seat on the opposite side of the battery

• Valve assemblies mounted in the glove box or under the dash

How To

• PRObuilt Beam Install Guide - Link

• Rear Install Guide - Link
• Air Management Guide - PDF Link
• Packing Lists

FAQ

Q: Do I need to modify my vehicle’s body to install the PRObuilt Beam?
A: No body modifications are required! The PRObuilt Beam is designed to fit directly into your existing setup. The inside dimension is 29 13/16", giving you just 1/16" of clearance on each side—so it's a clean, easy install without any cutting or welding. It's truly a bolt-in solution, saving you time and hassle.

Q: How is the beam narrowed by 4 inches when there’s only 1/2 inch on each side of my stock beam?
A: Great question! To achieve the 4-inch narrowing, we strategically use the outer ends of the tubes and gusset outward, which gives us the additional space needed. This technique maintains structural integrity while providing the track width and versatility you need. For a deeper understanding, check out our explainer video here where we walk you through the process.

Q: Do I need to send in a core?
A: No. However, the PRO's would love to get your old beam's components. This means we can not take the entire beam assembly back and requires some disassembly. The arms, spindle assemblies and steering box assembly to be specific. If we can get those in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid, you can use the supplied return label to affix to the bucket and drop it off at a UPS Store near you. To locate one near you, click here. If you do all of this, a rebate of $200.00 will be applied to your account in a refund once we receive it. 

Q: Will I need anything in addition to this assembly?
A: Yes. If you want to control the ride height from inside the vehicle, we recommend the 2 valve air management system if you are just running air ride up front or a 4 valve air management if you are doing front and rear. 

Q: Is welding required for the rear kit?
A: Yes. The rear kits require welding

Q: Does the body need to come off to install the air ride?
A: To do it right, yes. If you have a pit or lift, it can make it easier but the PRO's recommend to remove the body, it should only take 1-2 hours to make that happen and the ease of installation triples.

Q: Can the heaters still work with the air ride kit installed?
A: Simple answer, No. If you are fabrication friendly, you can make it work.

Q: What kind of time would it take to install the rear kit on my VW?
A: 8 hours.

Q: Will this kit work with 6 volt?
A: No, it must be 12 volt.

Q: Can I use one valve to lift the front and another to lift the rear?
A: You could, but when you go around a corner, the air will transfer from left to right or right to left like grandma's old Lincoln Continental. Using one valve per wheel is comparable to a pneumatic sway bar being installed.

Airkewld does however tech support our products for as long as you own the vehicle. Once the vehicle is sold, tech support plans can be purchased on the next owner.