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Front Axle & Suspension 47-65

A range of front axle, steering and suspension parts for Beetles 47-65 (also the same suspension set up as used on Karmann Ghias of the same age).



Adjustable Front Axle 47-65 
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Height adjustable front axle. Comes complete with adjusters already welded into place. Beam is LHD, but is a simple modification to convert to RHD. Years 47-65.

113 402 021 AL

Needle Bearing 60-65 
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Replacement needle bearing for the front axle beam. Suitable for upper or lower torsion bars. Genuine VW. Years 60-65. Available in standard or oversize - specify when ordering.

111 401 301

Steering Knuckle Nut 47-65 
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Hexagonal nut for the steering knuckle. Genuine VW. Years 47-65. Specify LHS or RHS.

111 405 671 / 2

Spindle Lock Plate 47-65 
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27mm locking plate for hub onto spindle. Genuine VW. Years 47-65.

111 405 681

Bearing Washer 47-65 
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Metal tab-washer for front wheel bearing. Genuine VW. Years 47-65.

111 405 661

Outer Wheel Bearing 47-65 
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Outer wheel bearing for brake drum. Genuine VW. Years 47-65.

111 405 645 A

Front Brake Drum 58-65 
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Front brake drum. Top quality German manufacture. Years 58-65.

113 405 615 A

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Inner Wheel Bearing 47-65 
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Inner wheel bearing for brake drum. Genuine VW. Years 47-65.

111 405 625 A

Roller Bearing Seal 47-65 
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Seal for roller bearing in brake drum. Genuine VW. Years 47-65. Also known as front hub oil seal!

111 405 641 A

King Pin Set 47-65 
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Complete king pin set with bushes - one side only. Top quality German manufacture. Years 47-65.

111 498 021

Link Pin Set 47-65 
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Complete link pin set with bushes - one side only. Top quality German manufacture. Years 47-65.

111 498 051 A

Torsion Bar Seal 47-65 
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Rubber seal for torsion bar arms. Genuine VW. Years 47-65. 4 required per vehicle.

111 415 129

Anti-Roll Bar Kit 47-65 
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Complete anti-roll bar fitting kit with rubber mounts and fittings - one side only. All Genuine VW Parts. Years 47-65.

111 498 101

Shock Absorber 52-65 
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Front shock absorber. Years 52-65.

111 413 031 G

Torsion Arm Stop 47-65 
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Rubber stop for front torsion arms. Genuine VW. Years 47-65.

111 401 273

Track Rod 47-68 
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Complete track rods (including both track rod ends). Top quality German manufacture. Years 47-68. Specify LHS rod (the short adjustable one) or RHS rod (the long fixed one).

113 415 801

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Track Rod Ends 47-68 
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Track rod ends. All top quality German manufacture. Years 47-68. Specify inner / outer and LHS / RHS when ordering.

131 415 811

Steering Box 61-79 
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Complete brand new steering box (not suitable for 1302/03). Genuine VW - not reconditioned. Years 61-79 (note: this can also be used on earlier cars, provided you fit the 61-65 drop arms / spindles)

113 415 061 C

Steering Coupling 
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Rubber bushing / mounting for steering column to steering box. Genuine VW.

111 415 417

Steering Box Seal 47-60 
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Seal for early steering boxes. Genuine VW. Years 47-60. Available for upper or lower seals.

111 415 285

Steering Damper 60-79 
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Steering damper - replace this if steering seems to rattle and feels harsh. Years 60-79.

113 425 021 A

Steering Damper Bush 60-79 
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Rubber / metal bush that fits between steering damper and track rod end. Years 60-79.

113 425 117

Steering Idle Arm Bush 60-79 
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Bushing for the steering idling arm. Genuine VW. Years 60-79.

113 415 441

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