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What is a Narrowed Beam and why do I need it? Can I bolt a Link Pin beam on a Ball Joint car or vice versa? What do I need to Air Ride an early Type 2 VW Bus UN-assembled versus PRObuilt Drop Spindles Top 5 Components for a Quality Ride Identifying the condition of your Beetle/Ghia Suspension How to lower your VW Bus the right way How to lower your VW Beetle/Ghia the right way How to LOWER a VW rear end correctly VW Axle Indentification Submit search Nav Menu 2 Nav Menu 3 Nav Menu 4 Nav Menu 5 Nav Menu 6 Nav Menu 7 Nav Menu 8 Home > Products > Air Ride Kits > Classic VW Front Air Ride Kit - 1100 To view pictures of this component installed, scroll down and check out the tabs below Alternative Views: List Price $587.49 Airkewld Army Price $469.99 per Kit Add to Cart Have a question? <-- Ask a PRO about this product here. Click the on the option fields below for more information, if applicable. Quantity in Stock:8 Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours PART #: 1100 What VW Year?: 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Other What VW Model?: Beetle Ghia other Qty: Description Complete Details A better way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with link pin front suspension (1949 through 1965) is with a Complete Front Air Ride Kit from Airkewld. It converts the ENTIRE front torsion-sprung suspension to air-ride suspension. 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 an Air Ride kit from the PRO's at Airkewld?There are three ways to Air Ride the front of 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 front kit (beam|spindle options and utilize our air management kit) Tech Support Included Best - Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam is Bolt-On ready - Tech Support Included if used with our air management kit 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 OptionsTypical time to install - 4 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed What's included? A Front Air Ride kit comes with EVERYTHING you will need to Air Ride the front of 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 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. 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 What does this product fit? 1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1957 through1965 Karmann GhiaKit cars with link pin suspensions Accessories, check the box to include with your order. 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