1000 | The BEST Complete Air Ride Kit for a Classic VW

List Price $2,874.99

Airkewld Army Price $2,299.99 Complete Kit

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PART #: 1000

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.

The original Air Ride Kit 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.

Lay it in the weeds. Check. Get up a driveway without dragging the vehicle on the ground. Check. A lovely comfortable ride that even momma will enjoy. CHECK!! Isn't it time to finally set your suspension up correctly with a Complete Air Ride kit from the PRO's at Airkewld?

There are three ways to Air Ride your 1949 through 65 Type 1. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Individually buy parts, based on budget and skill set - No tech support
Better - Purchase this complete kit with (beam|spindle options) Tech Support Included
Best - Complete PRObuilt Kit with everything you would want - Tech Support Included

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

Related: What compliments an Air Ride kit better than an Ultimate Beam | Stage 2 PRObuilt Air Ride Beam | Drop Spindle Options

Typical time to install - 16 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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What's included?

A Complete Air Ride kit comes with EVERYTHING you will need to Air Ride your Classic Volkswagen Type 1. Here is a detailed list of components;

Front Kit

Upper Shock Mounts
Air Sleeve Shocks
Through Rod Set
Hardware Pack
Printed Instructions

Rear Kit

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

4 Valve Air Management Kit

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

What's recommended?

This kit is designed to work with an OEM Volkswagen front beam or an Ultimate Beam from Airkewld. The PRO's can not tech support another vendors beam with our air ride kit.
Drop Spindles are required if you want to get as low as possible. If you need advice on what spindles make the most sense, check out this article.
The Link Pin Lower shock relocaters will require less pressure to lift and will give the vehicle an even better ride quality as it moves the lower shock mount into a better leverage location.
If you are looking for an ALL-IN-ONE package, consider the Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam found here or the Complete PRObuilt Air Ride Kit found here.
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.
If you have a pit or lift, you CAN install the rear kit with the body ON but if you do not, we recommend pulling it off to have access everywhere.

Kewl Features

American made
7.5 inches of up-and-down movement

FAQ

The front kit requires 185 PSI with out the shock relocaters and 155 with them.
Heaters will not work with out modification with this kit
The exit ducts from the body might need to be trimmed to clear to fit your application.
The front most brackets are slotted left to right along with the upper air bag mounts to allow for perfect adjustment.