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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 $632

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

6" Drop, flipped and welded $690

3.5" Drop, and flipped $287

2.5" Drop, welded $483

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (non-German) $86

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (German) $161

Reconditioned control arms $69

Straight-axle kit

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

w/ core $241

no core $356

Labor to assemble complete beam and brake kit $230

Ball Joint (1968 and later):

3-4" narrowed adjustable German beam w/ narr. torsion $632

Drop Spindles

2.5" drop, w/ core $437

3.5" drop, no core $483

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (non-German) $86

Set of narrowed tie rods w/ ends (German) $161

Reconditioned control arms w/ new ball joints $207

Notched spring plates

w/ core $69

no core $184

Labor to assemble complete beam and brake kit $201

Brake Upgrade Options:

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

Other Upgrades/Parts:

Stock adjustable beam $379

Steering dampener $34

KYB GR2 shocks (2, front) $80

KYB GR2 shocks (2, rear) $100


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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