Type 181 Axles and suspension
This collection covers spindles, ball joints, wheel bearings, shocks and drive shafts for the VW Type 181 Thing (1969–1983). OEM quality and reliable aftermarket, always with the VW part number and matching years. Not sure which version you need? Send us your chassis number and we’ll find the right part.
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Front axle 'Puma' - adjustable | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Slats for Puma front axle - narrowed 2 inch, per pair | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Front sway bar - 2" narrowed | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Front anti-roll bar - for lowered chassis | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Front axle grille plates (pair) | VW T1 Bus up to 02/55, Beetle, KG, Type 181 -
Adjuster front axle 'Sway-a-Way' | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
EMPI Urethane bushings, outer, for ball joint front axle | VW Beetle 08/65-, KG, Type 181 -
EMPI Urethane bushings, inner and outer, for ball joint front axle | VW Beetle 08/65-, KG, Type 181 -
Metal bush in front axle | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 | 131 401 313 -
Front Axle Bearing - bottom | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 3, Type 181 | 311 401 301C -
Front anti-roll bar | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Center bolt for front axle leaves/control arm | VW T1 Bus, T2 Bus, Beetle, KG, Type 3, Type 181 | 111 411 151 -
Front axle bearing - upper / lower | VW Beetle, KG 08/60-, Type 181 | 111 401 301 -
Shock absorber 'Heavy Duty', front/rear, gas-filled | VW T1 Bus up to 07/67, T2 Bus 08/67-07/79 (front), Beetle, KG 12/52-07/65 (front) and swing axle (rear), Type 3, Type 181 (rear) -
Shock absorber 'Heavy Duty', front, gas-filled | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Lowered shock absorber, front, gas-filled | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
KYB shock absorber lowered, front/rear, gas-filled | VW T1 Bus up to 07/67, T2 Bus 08/67-07/79, Beetle, KG 12/52-07/65, Type 3, Type 181 -
Shock absorber, front, gas-filled | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 181 -
Assembly part with dust cap for front shock absorbers | VW Beetle, KG 08/65-, Type 3, Type 181 | 131 498 441 / 131 413 425A+449B+441+435x2+431 -
Shock absorber - front/rear - gas-filled | VW T1 Bus up to 07/67, T2 Bus 08/67-07/79 (front), Beetle, KG 12/52-07/65 (front) and swing axle (rear), Type 3, Type 181 (rear) -
Bushing for shock pad body-frame - 2 pieces | VW Beetle, KG 08/71-, Type 181 | 111 799 127 x2 -
Pendulum Axle Housing Bearing - per piece | VW T1 Bus, Beetle, KG 08/58-, Type 3, Type 181 | 113 301 111 -
Plate on rubber front axle/body | VW Beetle, KG, Type 181 | 111 899 111
