Freeway Flyer | Complete Transmission Transaxle | Short Axle | 1949-1968 Classic VW Type 1 Beetle Ghia

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Drive smarter, not harder: Freeway Flyer transaxle is a PRO-built, complete short-axle solution that transforms your VW into a smooth, reliable, overdrive-ready cruiser." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The BEST way to enjoy the shifting experience and low RPM's at higher speeds in a 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a PRObuilt Freeway Flyer Transaxle equipped with *OEM sized Short Axle/Short Spline Axles (SASS). 

Shift with confidence and enjoy the open road with the Freeway Flyer PRObuilt Transaxle by the PRO’s at Airkewld. Designed for small engine, cruiser applications, this short axle transaxle delivers smooth performance, reliable gear engagement, and effortless overdrive cruising.

Why Choose Freeway Flyer?
Whether you’re building a weekend cruiser or restoring your Classic VW, the Freeway Flyer is engineered for easy installation, reliability, and optimized for street driving. With a 3.88 Ring and Pinion and overdrive 4th (089), it’s the perfect choice for a smooth, relaxed driving experience.

What’s Included?
This transaxle comes complete from axle to axle, including everything you need for a correct installation:

• OEM 12-volt Case Core

• New Seals & Gaskets

• New Bearings & Synchros

• New One-Piece Boots

• OEM Gear Stack & Checked Axles

• New Nose Cone Seal

• New Reverse Light Switch (Year-specific)

• Powder-Coated Axle Tubes

• Painted Case

• German Throw-Out Bearing

• 1950–1959 models include a new Nose Cone & Hockey Stick

• Gear Ratios - 378-206-126-.89

PRO Recommendations

• Install Kit: Essential for seals, hardware, axle nuts, and seal races.

• Billet Bearing Caps: Streamline installation and add durability.

• Oil: 85/140 wt recommended; approximately 3.5 quarts.

• Optional: Update trans mounts, nose cone seal, and shift coupler/bushing if equipped.

Kewl Features

• American Assembled: Built by PRO’s with over 40 years of experience.

• 3.88 Ring & Pinion: Smooth overdrive 4th gear engagement.

• Short Axle Design: Ideal for deeper wheel dish; preserves torsion housing without modifications.

FAQ

• Do I need to send in a core? No.

• Does it come with oil? No.

• Will it work with a stroked 2-liter engine? No, choose the Performance PRObuilt Transaxle.

• Will it fit a Type 2? No, this is designed for Type 1 Beetle & Ghia only.

• Starter recommendations? 12-volt or self-supporting starter.

• Can I add disc brakes? Yes.

WHEEL FITMENT

If you are running stock wheels or the normal 15x5.5's, keep the original shock length axles. But if you want to venture out into wide wheels with different offsets and back spacing's, you have options. With a short axle set up, you can go with a max back spacing of 4.625" on a 7" wide wheel with no camber and 8.50" wide wheel with camber. If the wheels you want to run have a 5 to 5.50" back spacing, the long axle-short spline transaxle is what you need to fit them. However, the width will shrink by 1.00". So the max width of a wheel is 7.50". The long spline 1968 axle will protrude through the center cap of the wheel where the 66-67 axle will not.