Rear Swing Axle

A range of parts for the rear axle on all Swing Axle Beetles.

Axle Boot Kit 47-59

Axle boot kit (this is the closed type) for Swing axle Beetles 47-59. Genuine VW.

111 501 151

Axle Boot Kit 60-79

Rear swing axle boot kit. Includes rubber boot, jubilee clips and all fixings. Years 60-79. Genuine VW!!! This kit can be used on earlier cars and fits perfectly, but VW supplied pre '60 cars with the non-split type boot listed above - the choice is yours!

111 598 021 A

Shock Absorber 52-79

Rear shock absorber for all swing axle models. Years 52-79.

113 513 031 E

Torsion Bar Rubber

Rubber bushing that fits onto the torsion bar itself. Genuine VW. Fits all rear swing axle torsion bar models. 4 required per vehicle: 2 x outer RHS / inner LHS and 2 x outer LHS / inner RHS.

311 511 245

Torsion Bar Cap Rubber 60-79

Round rubber for all rear torsion bar caps. Suitable for models 60-79 (can be used on earlier cars if later caps are fitted). Genuine VW.

111 511 245 E

Torsion Bar Caps

Pair of rear torsion bar caps. Genuine VW. Specify open caps (early models) or closed caps (later models)

113 511 219

Rear Wheel Bearing 60-79

Rear swing axle wheel bearing. Genuine VW. Years 60-79. 2 required per vehicle.

311 501 283

Rear Hub Seal Kit 60-79

Repair kit for rear hub seal - includes, gaskets, oil seal and split pin. Years 60-79. GENUINE VW - also available including the small spacer bearing as well. Please specify which kit when ordering.

- We can also supply a cheap reproduction version of this kit, but would really advise against it. We've tested and used this kit ourselves for YEARS and it simply does not leak - its perfect. If you want to save a few quid, we'll sell you a cheap repro one, but you WILL regret not fitting this one!

111 598 051 A

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Kit 1967

Complete rubber bush repair kit for the 1967 only rear anti-roll bar. Genuine VW. 1967 only!

113 598 231

Rear Brake Drums

Rear brake drum. Top quality German manufacture. Available for years: 58-67 which are 5-stud (illustrated) and 68-79 which are 4 stud. Please note you can not simply swap the later drums for earlier ones - they are NOT interchangable!

113 501 615

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Castle Nut 67-79

Castle nut for rear brake drums. Genuine VW. Years 67-79.

311 501 221

Rear Axle Stop 59-79

Rubber stop for rear swing axle. Genuine VW. Years 59-79.

311 501 191