VW Tech Article: Front Beam, Ball Joint 1966-68
Ball Joint Front End for 1966-1968.5 Type 1
Disclaimer: Stock 1966-1968.5 (Thru Chassis # 118857239) front ends used 10mm shaft tie rods. However, if the vehicle is an autostick model, has aftermarket spindles or drop spindles, or has front disc brakes then you will need to use 12mm shaft tie rods. Everything else should be the same, only the tie rod shaft diameters will vary.
You can view the 1968.5-1977 diagram with 12mm tie rods HERE.
You can view the 1968.5-1977 diagram with 12mm tie rods HERE.
Ball Joint front ends were originally found on VW Beetles from 1966 through 1977 (does not include Super Beetles). Always check part description to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.
• 1966-1968.5 (Thru Chassis # 118857239) tie rods have 10mm shafts.
• 1968.5 - 1977(From Chassis #118857240) tie rods have 12mm shafts.
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1 | 131415812 | Tie Rod End Right Outer - 10mm Shaft | ||
1 | 131415812-OC | Tie Rod End Right Outer - 10mm Shaft - OCAP | ||
2 | 131415802C | Right Side Tie Rod Assembly - 10mm Shafts | ||
3 | 113415813D-OC | Tie Rod End Right Inner - 10mm Shaft | ||
4 | 113415821-OC | Tie Rod End Left Inner - 10mm Shaft | ||
5 | 131415801B | Left Side Tie Rod Assembly - 10mm Shafts |
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6 | 131415811 | Tie Rod End Left Outer - 10mm Shaft |
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6 | 131415811-OC | Tie Rod End Left Outer - 10mm Shaft - OCAP | ||
7 | 17-2566 | 1962-68 Type 1 Pitman Arm Chrome - 10mm Holes | ||
7 | 17-2566-B | 1962-68 Type 1 Pitman Arm Black - 10mm Holes | ||
7 | 111415385 | 1954-77 Pitman Arm Lock Plate |
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8 | 22-2817 | Camber Adjusters - Type 1 Ball Joint | ||
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Not Available | 1966-68.5 Ball Joint Spindles (Stock) |
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9 | 22-3975-Kit | 1966-68.5 Ball Joint Spindles (2.5" Drop) |
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10 | 131405361F |
1966-77 Standard Beetle Upper Ball Joint Left or Right - Made in Germany |
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10 | 131405361FMY |
1966-77 Standard Beetle Upper Ball Joint Left or Right - Made in Europe |
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10 | 131405361F-OC |
1966-77 Standard Beetle Upper Ball Joint Left or Right - OCAP |
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11 | 131405371G |
1966-77 Standard Beetle Lower Ball Joint Left or Right - Made in German |
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11 | 131405371GMY |
1966-77 Standard Beetle Lower Ball Joint Left or Right - Made in Europe |
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11 | 131405371G-OC |
1966-77 Standard Beetle Lower Ball Joint Left or Right - OCAP |
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12 | 98-4165-B | Grub Screw Nut | ||
13 | 98-4166-B | Torsion Bar Grub Screw | ||
14 | 131-129 | Front Trailing Arm Grease Seals | ||
15 | 111401301 |
1966-77 Control Arm Needle Bearing - Upper Front Outer (Also Upper and Lower for 1960-65 Type 1 Control Arms) |
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16 | 311401301C | 1966-77 Control Arm Needle Bearing - Lower Front Outer | ||
17 | 131401311 |
Inner Front Control Arm Bushing 4 Required per car |
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18 | 98-4541-B | Ball Joint Torsion Leaves - Stock Width | ||
19 | N185161 | Grease Zerk Fitting | ||
20 | 98-4022 | Front Axle Beam - Ball Joint - Stock | ||
20 | 22-2810 | Front Axle Beam - Ball Joint - Lowered - Ratchet Style Adjusters | ||
20 | 22-2819 | Front Axle Beam - Ball Joint - 2" Narrowed - Ratchet Style Adjusters |
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20 | AK-2100PKG | Front Axle Beam - Ball Joint - 4" Narrowed Ball Joint Front Beam Kit by AirKewld | ||
20 | AK-2208 | Front Axle Beam - Ball Joint - 6" Narrowed PanScraper (Shockless) Type 1 Ball Joint Complete Spindle to Spindle Beam |
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1966-1977 Beetle Inner Torsion Spring Bushing Fits Upper or Lower Springs - (131401311) |
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22 | 22-2816 | Front Beam Bolts | ||
23 | 113415061C | Steering Box | ||
24 | 113-115 | 17mm Shock Pads | ||
25 | 111-123A | Body to Front Beam Shock Pads | ||
26 | 111899111 | 1954-77 Front Upper Beam Mounting Plate - Each | ||
27 | 17-2584 | Steering Box and Shaft Coupler | ||
28 | 111415417 | Steering Coupler Disc | ||
29 | 98-4175-B | Front Shock Absorber Mount Kit | ||
30 | 113413031EBR |
Front Shock Absorber - Cofap (Oil) for stock height |
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30 | 343143 |
Front Shock Absorber - KYB Excel-G (Gas) for stock height |
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30 | KG4520 |
Front Shock Absorber - KYB Gas-Adjust (Gas) for stock height |
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30 | 80-1787 |
Front Shock Absorber - KONI Adjustable (Gas) for stock height |
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30 | 9651 |
Front Shock Absorber - EMPI Performance (Oil) for stock height |
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30 | 9655 |
Front Shock Absorber - EMPI Performance (Gas) for stock height |
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30 | 343208 |
Front Shock Absorber - KYB Excel-G (Gas) for lowered vehicles |
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30 | KG4605A |
Front Shock Absorber - KYB Gas-Adjust (Gas) for lowered vehicles |
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30 | 9653 |
Front Shock Absorber - EMPI Performance (Oil) for lowered vehicles |
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30 | 9657 |
Front Shock Absorber - EMPI Performance (Gas) for lowered vehicles |
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31 | 113425021 | Steering Damper | ||
32 | 9593 | Sway Bar Mounting Kit | ||
33 | 9600 | Sway Bar |