A better way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension and swing axle rear suspension (1949 through 1965) is with a Complete Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the ENTIRE VW from torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension.

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The Best way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with swing axle rear suspension (1949 through 1968) is with a Rear Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the Rear from torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension.

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The Best way to manage Air Ride on a Classic Volkswagen is to have the right parts to do what is needed every time. The Air Management Kit (AMK) will allow your Classic VW to lower and raise with a toggle, and the tank will auto-fill to be ready the next time you want to make a suspension adjustment. A 4-valve AMK will do the entire VW perfectly. A 2-valve AMK will perfectly do a single axle, front or rear.

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The BEST way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965), is by installing a Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam. When the PRO's say complete, they mean complete. You will not need anything in addition to this assembly.

The BEST way to enjoy the shifting experience and low RPMs at higher speeds in 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). *(It can fit others, see the Complete Details section for more information).

This transaxle is Perfect for the Cruiser application. Key features of this transaxle are the 3.88 Ring and Pinion, overdrive 4th, new synchros, bearings, and seals in a rebuilt SASS 12-volt platform. All transaxles from the PRO's are 12 volt and do not come with OIL. The PRO's recommend This oil from LAT or this on Amazon. You will need 3.5 quarts normally.

The PRO's offer a few different transaxles with varying lengths of the axle. This allows us to fit wheels with different offsets onto cars, whereas they wouldn't usually fit. So you should pick out your wheels first, run them by the PRO's to see what axle length makes sense, then choose a Cruiser application (Freeway Flyer) or Performance application (not racing but more aggressive driving). No Core is Needed.

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 8/31/24 by Pete

Typical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video| Tools Needed

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Replacing the cheap brackets is necessary when doing a Classic VW chassis right. Airkewld has devised a solution for Beetle, Ghia, Thing, and Fridolin chassis when the brake line stands need to be corrected. Drill out the spot welds on the old stands, drill some holes, and bolt on the new ones—done deal. Now with integrated mounts for a facet fuel pump which is part of our Chassis Fuel Systems here.

Made in the USA | Product updated 9/27/24 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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A remedy recommended for many Classic Volkswagen's is the clutch tube coming loose from the stationary bracket inside the chassis tunnel. For years, the hole saw, air chisel, was used to cut open the chassis and hose clamp or zip tie the tube back to the bracket. Now, you can fix it correctly with the Chassis Inspection Plate Kit. Cutting and welding are needed to do this job perfectly.

Made in the USA | Product updated 12/25/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Early - 1963 and earlier

Replacing the cheap brackets is a must when doing a Classic VW chassis right. Airkewld has devised a solution for Beetle, Ghia, and Fridolin chassis when the hand brake handle bracket needs to be corrected. Drill out the spot welds on the old bracket, spot weld the new one, and fully weld it together.

Cutting and welding are needed to do this job perfectly.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/9/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 2 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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When rebuilding your 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Classic Volkswagen Chassis, you could use your old Kamax hardware, okay, OR you can replace it with some detail-oriented stainless steel hardware from the PRO's at Airkewld. You have watched the videos and seen the chassis builds, and now, you can use the same hardware and outfit your Classic Volkswagen with some premium hardware.

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/16/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Fits the following:

• All VW's*
• *With bolt patterns in 5x130mm, 5x4.50 and 5x4.75

• Wheel Options Article - Link
• Wheels only come in 17x7 configurations

• Beetle/Ghia's need a 4" Narrowed beam and short axles, (Standard equipment on pre 65 vehicles) or Narrowed IRS arms (69 and later) to run the wheels staggered. (More wheel lip in the rear)
• 14mm Studs with Acorn seat lug nuts
• P205r40-17 Tires up front, P215r45-17 Tires in the rear
• Check out the details tab for more fitment information

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This chassis seal kit is the perfect addition to any chassis restoration. This specific kit will fit Beetle and Super Beetle and comes with all the holes pre-punched and ready to screw down with the supplied screws.

Made in the USA | Product updated 3/4/24 by Pete

Typical time to install - 20 min | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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The Best way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension and swing axle rear suspension (1949 through 1965) is with a Complete PRObuilt Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the ENTIRE VW from torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension.

Carefully crafted from 1mm sheet metal down to every detail. An exact match to the original counterpart.

Made in the USA | Product updated 2/23/24 by Pete

Typical time to install - 10 min | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Debuting on November 24th, 2023, the PRO's are proud to introduce the PRObuilt Pedal Assembly Service! This is a service of your existing pedal assembly, meaning it can not be purchased outright, no exceptions. It is built on LHD (Left Hand Drive) only.

Once purchased, the PRO's will email you a prepaid shipping label to pay for the shipping of your pedal assembly. You can then drop it off at your local FedEx DropOff location or a Walgreens location near you.

Once received, the PRO's will disassemble the pedal assembly and Ammonia Dip all the components to see the conditions of all parts received. If replacement parts are needed, these parts will be an additional cost. Pedal bushings, spring, pads and hardware are included in the purchase of this service. The OEM Clutch Lever will be reused if possible. If not, a replacement clutch shaft will be supplied with the purchase.

All steel parts will be powder coated satin black and the pedal base will be smoothed out, bead blasted and oil soaked for a clean, sano, finish. All Pedal Builds will have the early Cruiser Pedal conversion, that allows "The Standard" Cruiser pedal to be installed. All standard steel parts will be gun blued.

New Cables are optional. Pictures shown are from our Chassis Builds and only include what is listed above.

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It's a pretty huge deal to insinuate a new product that isn't even out yet, will become the standard...but it will. Introducing, The Standard. This pedal will be copied by everyone, because it has been perfected in every way. Some models will require modifications based on OE design but, we both know, it will be totally worth it.

These pedals are made out of a chunk of aluminum and swivel on an integrated lower leg with a counter sunk bolt for ultra clean looks. This pedal will be machined in stages to allow for the ultimate look. On the next to last step, the pedal will be hard anodized a, clear MIL- A-8625 T III Class 1 finish, followed by a final machine finish on the textured grip of the pedal. Guaranteed, your foot won't slip off of this one! Hardware included.

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