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Quantity in Stock:10 Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours PART #: 2611 Qty: Description Complete Details There are two conversions available to lower the 1955 through 1967 Classic Volkswagen Type 2 Split Bus. The one shown here which is the IRS Axle conversion and the Swing Straight Axle Conversion. This conversion requires the use of your spring plates, which the PRO's send a pre-paid shipping label via email to retrieve your plates and send them back to us for modification. This conversion will lower the rear end of your bus 3.50" or 89mm. It will require more than what is included in the kit, check out the Complete Details section for more on that. Assembled in the USA | Product updated 12/25/23 by PeteRelated: PRObuilt Complete Lowering Kit | Rear Disc Brake Conversion | Complete Straight Axle Transaxle for the Type 2Typical time to install - 12 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed This converts all 1967 and prior buses to independent rear suspension. You can raise and lower your bus without altering wheel camber, by rotating the brackets on the torsion tube, resulting in better power transfer from the engine. It is very important that the instructions provided here be followed to insure a trouble-free installation. It is also recommended that you have a copy of the 63-67 factory workshop manual, an excellent reference to consult with. What's included?It comes with the following; 2 - Control-arm mounting brackets with hardware2 - Upper-shock mount brackets2 - Axles2 - Spring plates (Modifying yours)2 - Emergency brake cable extenders (gold tubes)1 - Nose cone gasketWhat else do I need?The whole rear end of an IRS bug, thing or type 3 which the PRO's carry here. control armsstub axlesCV jointsmetal brake linesnuts and bolts for the armTransmission - We have them available here.What about brakesYou can run late model Beetle/Ghia drum brakes and add adapters to wide 5, find and rebuild some Thing type 181 rear brakes or add a set of our BAD Series Disc Brakes that are found here. What does this product fit? 1955 through 1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab Accessories, check the box to include with your order. 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