Our Straight axle kit allows you to lower the rear of your bus by as much as you want and gain better gearing by removing the tired old reduction boxes. Fully adjustable and and simple to fit and maintain straight axle conversions are the Slamwerks choice every time!
New Correct length tubes.
Adjustable Spring Plates.
Bearing covers.
Gaskets & Seals.
Handbrake spacers.
Various Other parts which are listed below are needed to complete the conversion.These can be sourced new or secondhand.
Straight Axle type 1 gearbox.
Type 1 68- Straight Axles.
Axle spacers.
Type 1 wheel bearings.
Brakes Type 1 or 3.
When converting to a straight axle rear end you must use the correct early style bearing covers.
CNC machined.
CNC engraved.
Fit all straight axle kits.
Also fit pre 65 Beetles.