Type 181 Thing Safari

Most Type 181 Things were built between 1973 and 1974. To make things easy, we grouped them by drivetrain component types.

Classic VW Through Thru Rod Kit for Air Ride or Coil Overs

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Replace torsion springs with a true independent setup—through rods deliver the smooth, controlled foundation needed for premium air ride or coil-over conversions." - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Convert your Classic Volkswagen’s front...

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MSRP: $189.08

$151.26

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2500 Lb Air Ride Bag

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Featuring an unprecedented maximum restrained pressure of 600 psi, 7.7" usable stroke, and a load range of 294-2096 lbs. This bad boy will give you the performance you crave. With more lift, a softer, smoother ride, and the lowest price in the industry,...

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MSRP: $187.50

$150.00

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Stock Width | Ball Joint Torsion Leaves Springs Slats Pack | 1966-1977 Classic VW Type 1 Beetle Ghia Type 181 Thing

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Keep your VW riding right. Genuine VW Mexico ball joint torsion springs replace sagging originals, restoring stock ride quality or setting you up for a narrowed stance." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Classic Volkswagen Type 1 and Type 181 models feature an...

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MSRP: $176.88

$141.50

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Shift Coupler | 1965-1977 Classic VW Type 1 181 2 Beetle Bus Kombi Transporter Thing Ghia

A collaboration between Ross Wulf and Airkewld, the shift coupler options are not great. But now, a billet constructed coupler with amazing hardware it here! Update your 1964.5 and up Volkswagen Beetle, Bug, Karmann Ghia, Type 181 Thing, Type 3 64.5+ and...

MSRP: $170.59

$136.47

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Wilwood 4 Piston Pads 150-8850K

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MSRP: $161.81

$129.45

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Wilwood 1/2 Piston Pads 150-9764K

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MSRP: $153.11

$122.49

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Ball Joint | Weld In Adjusters Adjuster | 1966-1977 Classic VW Type 1 Beetle Ghia Baja Class 11 Type 181 Thing

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Gain 7.5" of precise ride height control on your 1966–77 VW Beetle, Ghia, Thing, with weld-in link pin adjusters—engineered for safety, strength, & smooth adjustability." - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A proven way to lower your Classic...

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MSRP: $149.93

$119.94

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Front Brake Line Brackets | 1949-1977 Classic VW Type 1 181 Beetle Ghia Thing

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Replacing the cheap brackets is necessary when doing a Classic VW chassis right. Airkewld has devised a solution for Beetle, Ghia, Thing, and Fridolin chassis when the brake line stands need to be corrected. Drill out the spot welds on the old stands,...

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MSRP: $123.75

$99.00

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Premium Clutch Adjustment Nut | Titanium | 1949-1977 Classic VW Type 1 Beetle Ghia Thing Super Type 2 Type 3

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There is a wing nut that, when functioning at its best, is a FIVE-out-of-TEN experience. This original nut would allow the VW owner to adjust his clutch feel to get the right amount of pedal to disengage the clutch. But most of the time, the OEM German...

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MSRP: $106.24

$84.99

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Push Lock Air Ride Shock Fitting Kit

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The kit only comes with the 5 fittings you see in the picture. Accepts 1/4" air hose only. These parts are sold as a replacement part for our air ride kits.

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MSRP: $103.20

$82.56

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Stainless Steel Front Axle Beam Bolts | 1949-1977 Classic VW Type 1 181 Beetle Ghia Thing

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When installing your Ultimate Beam or factory front end, you could use your old Kamax hardware, okay, OR you can replace it with some detail-oriented stainless steel hardware from the PRO's at Airkewld. You have watched the videos and seen the chassis...

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MSRP: $98.63

$78.90

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ECObuilt Steering Gear Box Cap | 1962-1977 Classic VW Type 1 3 181 Beetle Ghia Thing

This is an original Volkswagen component that has undergone a comprehensive Vigor Audit—Airkewld’s proprietary quality assurance process. Unlike other suppliers who simply resell used parts, we inspect, verify, and approve each component to ensure it...

MSRP: $94.16

$75.33

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Fuel Pump Block Off | High Performance Classic VW Engine

A collaboration between Ross Wulf and Airkewld, the fuel pump block off is a necessaity if you go with an electric fuel pump system. This beautifully constructed block off plate comes black anodized along with stainless steel Allen hardware. Made in the...

MSRP: $81.75

$65.40

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ECObuilt Steering Gear Box Roller | 1962-1977 Classic VW Type 1 3 181 Beetle Ghia Thing

This is an original Volkswagen component that has undergone a comprehensive Vigor Audit—Airkewld’s proprietary quality assurance process. Unlike other suppliers who simply resell used parts, we inspect, verify, and approve each component to ensure it...

MSRP: $81.48

$65.18

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1957-1975 Karmann Ghia Type 181 Thing Safari Seat Track Support

When replacing pan halves on a Karmann Ghia, the factory jack points, seat belt bungs, pedal stop and seat tracks are not included with them. Lucky for you, Airkewld has a solution to one part of the puzzle that is often rusted out. We have copied the...

MSRP: $81.23

$64.98

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