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Quantity in Stock:4 Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours PART #: 2174 Type 181 Drop Options: Option 1 Option 2 [Add $1,249.99] Option 3 [Add $129.99] Option 4 [Add $1,374.99] Qty: Description Classic VW's Equipped with these Components Complete Details Fits the following: 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing Option 1 - 3.5" Drop up front - Consists of upper/lower arms, stock height spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 2 - 3.5"+ Drop up front - Consists of Ultimate Beam, torsion's, tie rods, oil shocks, upper/lower arms, stock height spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 3 - 6" Drop up front - Consists of upper/lower arms, Forged drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Option 4 - 6"+ Drop up front - Consists of Ultimate Beam, torsion's, tie rods, oil shocks, upper/lower arms, Forged drop drum spindles, eccentrics and hardware. Rear consists of new shorter rear shocks and adjusting torsion's. Accessories, check the box to include with your order. 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