VW beetle steering and suspension steering components parts from Auto Craft Engineeering

Steering column rubber grommet, upper - Type 1, >67

Part Number: 111-415-603

Upper rubber grommet for the steering column on all beetles up to 1967. Made by Wolfsburg West.

£5.95 Each (inc VAT)
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Steering column bush, upper, plastic - Type 1, >59

Part Number: 111-415-581/A

Plastic upper steering column bush for all beetles up to 1959.

£12.00 Each (inc VAT)
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Steering coupler lock plate - Type 1, >77

Part Number: 111-415-425

Steering coupler lock plate, secures the bolt that connects the steering shaft flange to the steering box.

£1.50 Each (inc VAT)
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Steering coupling, Urethane - various aircooled

Part Number: 111-415-417

Aftermarket urethane steering coupling for various aircooled vehicles.

£12.00 Each (inc VAT)
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Steering arm lock plate - Type 1, >77

Part Number: 111-415-385

Pitman arm lock plate, fits all Beetles up to 1970 and 1200 model beetles from 1971 to 1977.

£1.85 Each (inc VAT)
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Steering box lock plate - Type 1, >77

Part Number: 111-415-543

Steering shaft flange to steering shaft lock plate for all beetles up to 1970 and standard, non McPherson Strutt beetles from 1971 to 1977.

£2.50 Each (inc VAT)
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Steering box lock plate - Type 1, >77

Part Number: 111-415-159

Secures steering box mounting stud to axle beam clamp. Two required per car. Fits all Beetles up to 1970 and 1200 model beetles from 1971 to 1977.

£2.50 Each (inc VAT)
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Ball joint, lower - Type 1 (1303), 74>

Part Number: 133-407-361

Front suspension lower ball joint for all 1303 model beetles from 1974 and onwards.

£18.00 Each (inc VAT)
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Ball joint, front trailing arm, lower - Type 1, 66>

Part Number: 131-405-371/G

Ball joint for the lower trailing arm on Beetles and Karmann Ghias from 1966 and onwards.

£12.00 Each (inc VAT)
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Ball joint, front trailing arm, upper - Type 1, 66>

Part Number: 131-405-361/F

Ball joint for the upper trailing arm on Beetles and Karmann Ghias from 1966 and onwards.

£10.00 Each (inc VAT)
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Ball joint, lower - Type 1, 1302 & 1303 >73

Part Number: 113-407-361/E

Lower ball joint for all 1302 and 1303 beetles up to 1973. Suitable for the left or right side of the vehicle. Two required per vehicle.

£25.00 Each (inc VAT)
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Dropped spindles for drum brakes - Type 1, 55>65

Part Number: 113-498-311/2.5

Dropped spindles for the front of king and link pin suspension model beetles and karmann ghias with 5 x 205 drum brakes. These will lower the vehicle by 2.5 inches and increases the track by 1/2 inch per side.

When fitting the speedo cable it may be easier to use the offset hole in the rear of the spindle instead of the central hole.

£115.00 Pair (inc VAT)
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Dropped spindles for drum brakes - Type 1, 66>79

Part Number: 113-498-312/2.5

Dropped spindles for the front of ball joint model beetles and karmann ghias with 4 x 130 drum brakes. These will lower the vehicle by 2.5 inches and increases the track by 1/2 inch per side.

For vehicles up to 1968, the inner bearing will need replacing with 311-405-625/E and inner tie rod ends with 311-415-811/C and 311-415-812/C.

Please note that the increase in track width may cause problems if running wider wheels.

£115.00 Pair (inc VAT)
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