Beetle, Thing, Super Beetle, Ghia

When worn out, can cause steering wheel shudder. Only Super Beetles have them and the little needle bearings freeze up and first, the steering becomes stiff, then all the needles fall out and lots of play develops in the wheel, and you get shudder. Save $70.00 or more!

1971-74

     #SN2081 . . . . . . . .$99.95

1975-79

     #SN2082 . . . . . . . .$99.95

If the Tubes are bent (impossible to straighten) or the shock towers are rusted off, we sell brand new complete with bushing and bearing.

They fit Beetle and Ghia 

Bug ‘50-64

     #SN1859 . . . . . . . .$199.95

Bug ‘66-78

     #SN1860 . . . . . . . .$179.95

Tie Rods

Complete Tie Rod assemblies are made by an OEM manufacturer in Brazil and Mexico. They are Excellent! They include both ends with boots and the center rod. All are adjustable. Select year and side of car.

NOTE: Ghia, Thing and Type III all use the same tie rod as Standard Beetle. 

Beetle thru ‘65 (Left, Adj.)

     #SN2040 . . . . . . . .$49.95

Beetle thru ‘65 (Right, Adj.)

     #SN2046 . . . . . . . .$59.95

Beetle ‘60-5/68 (Left)

     #SN2040 . . . . . . . .$49.95

Beetle ‘60-5/68 (Right)

     #SN2046 . . . . . . . .$49.95

Beetle ‘69-77 (Left)

     #SN2046 . . . . . . . .$59.95

Beetle ‘69-77 (Right)

     #SN2048 . . . . . . . .$51.95

Super ‘71-74 (Left or Right)

     #SN20431 . . . . . . . .$49.95

Super ‘75-79 (Left or Right)

     #SN2069 . . . . . . . .$89.95

We Carry Recycled Axle Assemblies for Most Vehicles--Call

Front Axle Assemblies

So we have Ball Joint Shaking, and Steering Damper Shaking. What could be left?

The front end and suspension  on Standard Beetles (NOT Super) needs little attention except periodic lubrication. The front ends of all models are very similar. There is an axle beam with torsion arms, a steering box that turns as the steering wheel, which transmits the action left and right through tie rods. The end support of the beam between the two bars can be replaced with a metal kit that is welded on. The other place where rust damage occurs is where the shock absorber bolts on to the beam The only solution is a new axle beam.

If your beam rusts out, you can replace it yourself, and without special tools. The beam is bolted to the body, and once it is removed, you just put your old steering box. torsion bars and arms on the new beam .

Beetle axles tend to rust out due to salt and corrosion. They rust from the inside so every one should install Zerk (Grease) fittings on the shock towers and keep the hollow part of the shock tower full of grease, and paint the outside every two years.

If the Shock towers are rusted out between the two beams, our repair kit should solve the problem. It is two preformed plates to weld over each side. Order one kit for each side; two kits per car.

Repair Kit #SN1863 . . . . . . . .$22.95

Bugs ‘57-65

     #SN1858 . . . . . . . .$389.95

Bugs ‘66-77

     #SN5646 . . . . . . . .$399.95

Excellent Used Axle Beam Assemblies

We just got 50 “Rust Free” southern axle beams--used--either drum-to-drum or spindle-to-spindle.

Bug King Pin

     #SN30859 . . . . . . . .$300.00

Bug Ball Joint

     #SN30860 . . . . . . . .$325.00

Ghia

     #SN36330 . . . . . . . .$325.00

Type III . . . . . . . .CALL

Bus 1968-70

     #SN31041 . . . . . . . .$425.00

Bus 1971-72

     #SN31043 . . . . . . . .$599.95

Bus 1973-79

     #SN31044 . . . . . . . .$475.00

Save your Bug when they say its “Beyond Hope” with a good southwestern recycled frame head and two new floor pans. All Bugs are restorable.

Frame heads for “71-“79 Super Beetle convertibles. At last you can save that convertible when others tell you “the frame’s gone”. Replace the front entire frame head with good used pieces from the Southwest or if it’s less severe just the bottom plate. (New) State the Year . . .CALL

Frame Head--New

1971-74

     #SN20050 . . . . . . . .$599.99

1975-79

     #SN31395 (Used) . . . . . . . .$499.99

Standard Bug

These are shorter than the a Super Beetle

Bug ‘68-77 Used but 3’ deep

     #SN31383 . . . . . . . .$169.95

Bug ‘58-65 Used but 3’ deep

     #SN31382 . . . . . . . .$169.95

Super Beetle, bottom plate only.

All years. (New.) 1971-79

     #SN10375 . . . . . . . .$199.95

Frame Head, bottom plate only. 

Standard Beetles (not Super) 1966-77

     #SN2642 . . . . . . . .$99.95

#SN12145 (New) . . . . . . . .$129.95

#SN39674 (Recycled) . . . . . . . .$60.00

Super Beetle '71-74

#SN2037 (New) . . . . . . . .$469.95

#SN36452 (Reman) . . . . . . . .$245.00

#SN40493 (Used) . . . . . . . .$150.00

Bus '73-79

#SN2035 (New) . . . . . . . .$499.95

#SN31062 (Recycled) . . . . . . . .$150.00

#SN12905 (New '68-72) . . . . . .$499.95

#SN33445 (Rec.) '68-72 . . .  .$300.00