Rear Axle & Suspension

Adjustable spring plates, torsion bars, up-rated shock absorbers and all the parts you need to get the rear end of your car sitting right and riding right!

Adjustable Spring Plates

Adjustable Spring Plates. Sold as a pair. These take the hassle out of rear torsion bar adjustment. They must be used in conjunction with 21 3/4 inch torsion bars that were fitted as standard to most late swing-axle cars.

If they are not fitted to your car they can be purchased from us (see below). Adjustable spring plates require 2 inch inner grommets and 1 7/8 inch outer grommets. Available for Swing Axle cars or IRS Axle Cars.

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Torsion Bars

Beetle brand new rear torsion bars. 21.75" - the version for use with adjustable spring plates. Sold in a pair.

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Spring Plate Retainers

Chromed spring plate retainers - nifty design stops the spring plates from jumping out of line. Supplied as a full kit with fittings. Requires some welding. Used by drag racers.

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EMPI Camber Compensator

EMPI brand Camber Compensator. Prevents rear wheel tuck on swing axle cars. Bolts to the bottom of the gearbox case - could catch on the rear 'z' bar if one is fitted! The EMPI version comes with urethane pads that make contact with the axle tubes.

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CB Performance Camber Compensator

CB Performance brand Camber Compensator. Prevents rear wheel tuck on swing axle cars. Bolts to the bottom of the gearbox case - could catch on the rear 'z' bar if one is fitted! This version comes with straps that loop over the axle tubes.

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Rear Anti-Roll Bar

Rear anti-roll bar. Improves handling by reducing body roll. Must be used with an uprated front anti-roll bar. Supplied as a kit with instructions and fittings, but some may require some drilling. Available for various models and years - specify when ordering.

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IRS Clips

IRS conversion clips - these weld onto to convert a Swing Axle pan to IRS rear suspension.

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Chrome Torsion Bar Plates

Chromed rear torsion bar end plates. Sold in a pair. Available for Swing Axle or IRS axle - fits Beetles and Type 3s.

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Polyurethane Torsion Bar Seals

Specify your model, inner or outer and rear axle type:

Polyurethane seals are stiffer and stronger than original to cope with 'heavier' handling! Supplied in a pair There are over 14 different ones to suit every model - inner, outer, swing axle, IRS, Bug / Bus / Type 3, etc., Please type your vehicle details in the box below and specify inner or outer and your rear axle type.

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Urethane Rear Bump Stops

Pair of urethane rear bump stops. Fits Beetle or Type 3.

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Urethane IRS Bushes

Set of urethane IRS 'A'-arm bushes. Fits all IRS Beetles and Type 3s.

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