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Complete Bolt-on Beams

Available for all applications - Type 1, Type II and Type III. Multiple options available, including disc brake upgrades, drop-spindles, shortened tie rods and more. See the price list below. Call us for more information or to place your custom order. We ship all of our beams worldwide, including multiple recent orders to Australia, UK, all of Europe and even Asia.

These are only partial price lists - please call us for a quote for your specific application and need.

Select your vehicle:

Bug/Ghia Type II
Type II

Link Pin (pre-1968):

4" narrowed, adjustable beam w/ torsions and side plates $550

Drop Spindles (must send core, we do not stock these)

6" Drop, flipped and welded $600

3.5" Drop, and flipped $250

2.5" Drop, welded $420

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (non-German) $75

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (German) $140

Reconditioned control arms $60

Straight-axle kit

(includes 2 modified spring plates, 2 modified axle tubes, 2 E-brake extender tubes, 1 transmission overhaul gasket kit)

w/ core $210

no core $310

Labor to assemble complete beam and brake kit $200

Ball Joint (1968 and later):

3-4" narrowed adjustable German beam w/ narr. torsion $551

Drop Spindles

2.5" drop, w/ core $380

3.5" drop, no core $420

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (non-German) $75

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (German) $140

Reconditioned control arms w/ new ball joints $180

Notched spring plates

w/ core $60

no core $160

Labor to assemble complete beam and brake kit $175

Brake Upgrade Options:

Franklin's Porsche kit w/ 4-piston Wilwood calipers (Go to Brake Kit Pricing)

Other Upgrades/Parts:

Stock adjustable beam $330

New steering box $120

Steering dampener $30

KYB GR2 shocks (2) $70


Custom Beams For Any Application

We can build custom beams narrowed up to 6". Call us with your application for a personal quote. (425) 251-1992


Recent Projects

Frank's 1972 Single Cab - 5.5" narrowed beam, 10" drop w/ 3.5" flip spindles, 8" narrowed swing-axle tranny conversion, etc.
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