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Quantity in Stock:8 Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours PART #: 1101 What VW Year?: 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Other What VW Model?: Beetle Ghia Thing Mexican Beetle other Qty: Description Complete Details A better way to Air Ride a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 with ball joint front suspension (1966 through 1977) 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 1966 through 1977 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 - 3 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 Delrin Seal Spacers 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. If you are looking for an ALL-IN-ONE package, consider the Stage 2 PRObuilt Beam found here. Kewl Features American made 7.5 inches of up-and-down movement What does this product fit? 1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca1966 through 1975 Karmann Ghia1973 and 1974 Type 181 ThingMexican BeetleFridolinKit cars with ball joint suspensions Accessories, check the box to include with your order. 2 Valve Air Management Kit Manual - 1300 Ultimate Adjustable VW Front Ball Joint Beam - 2100 Narrowed Ball Joint Tie Rod Set - 2418 Airkewld Army Price $794.99 per Kit Add to Cart Add Airkewld Army Price $849.99 Each Add Airkewld Army Price $129.95 per set Add Average Rating: 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 1 Write a review » 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: 20 year wait October 11, 2021 Reviewer: Allen from Iowa I have followed Airkewld for almost 20 years now. I have wanted a full front and back air ride. I just received the full system. This winter my 1966 Beetle will finally be one step closer to being perfect. Thank you for your top notch parts!!! 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