2451 | Classic VW Type 1 Ghia Ball Joint Drop Adjuster

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PART #: 2451

A good way to lower a Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia or Type 181 Thing with ball joint front suspension ( 1966 through 1977) is utilizing adjusters in the center of the beam.

These adjusters will give you the ability to adjust your VW up and down a total of 7.5" when installed at 25 degrees up from parallel to the ground. This means you can go up to stock height at the highest setting and the ability to go down a total of 7.5", but you can set it anywhere you want within that range.

Do not believe the 50/50 garbage out there, it is a Band-aid idea that will only cause more harm. Your factory ball joint suspension is designed to be at a stock height, with the arms at a 60 degree angle. The stock shock is maxed out in extension and this is all assumed, that the factory torsions haven't lost any spring tension. (Theoretically, if the 50/50 method was put in place with relaxed torsions, you are putting more stress on them to index them higher giving the vehicle an unstable ride. Would it lift it to stock height? Maybe. Would it be good advice to do this to keep your family safe? No.) Installing these adjusters at 25 degrees give you the best use of travel within the range of the factory working components.

There are three ways to lower your 1966 through 1977 Type 1 and 181. Good, Better, Best.

Good - Install these adjusters, based on budget and skill set - no tech support
Better - Install an Ultimate Beam - Tech Support Included
Best - Install an assembled beam like the Stage 1 PRObuilt Beam - Tech Support Included

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/19/23 by Pete

Related: Spindle to Spindle Assembled PRObuilt Beam | PRObuilt Arm Set | PRObuilt Steering Box

Typical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed
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What's included?

One par of Ball Joint Adjusters

What's recommended?

Install these adjusters at 25 degree past parallel on the adjuster bracket. This will allow stock height to be attained.
New torsions would be recommended should you want to achieve stock height with your VW.
When cutting the center out of the beam, cut about 1/4" more than you need to and bevel the edges to 45 degrees. So when fitting the adjuster in, there is an 1/8th" gap on each side and when you weld them in, you melt the three pieces together.

Kewl Features

American made
7.5 inches of up-and-down movement
Can be adjusted in 1/16th inch increments in ride height
Hidden grub screw allow the vehicle to be indexed in a way that doesn't force the adjuster bracket to drag into the ground

What does this product fit?

1966 through 1977 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
1966 through 1975 Karmann Ghia
1973 and 1974 Type 181 Thing
Mexican Beetle
Fridolin
Kit cars with ball joint suspensions