Bus Gearbox Into Beetle Kit

This kit allows you to bolt a 1968 onward IRS Bus gearbox into a Beetle chassis. We can also supply appropriate drive flanges and axles - please call.

Gear Link Aligner

Type 2 into Type 1

Gear Box Adaptor

Solid front mount that adapts '61 >gearboxes into >'59 cars. For two-bolt nose cones.

Urethane Gearbox Mounts

Tough and strong, supplied with all necessary hardware. Fits Type 1 >1972, Split Vans and Type 3 >1967.

Front mount only. For later three-bolt nose cones. Supplied with all necessary hardware.

Urethane Front Mount Adaptor

These allow you to use a urethane mount on a 1973 onward Beetle with the later style front mounting. This kit includes the urethane mount, heavy duty mounting bracket and hardware.

two-bolt nose cone

three-bolt nose cone

Rhino Gearbox Mounts

Double the strength of stock rubber mounts. The mounting bolts are welded to a steel support which is then moulded around. The outer shell of the front nose mount is manufactured from cast ZA 1 metal.

Fits Type 1 1961 thro' 1972, Type 2 up to 1967, Type 3 up to 1967.

A: Front mounting (for two-bolt nose)

B: Rear mounting - pair

Solid Gear Box Mount Kits

Steel mounts with hardware suitable for Type 1 1961 thro' 1972, Type 2 up to 1967, and Type 3 up to 1967. Please note: these will transmit noise/vibration through the chassis.

A: without straps

B: with straps

Padded Strap Kit

Front and rear straps for use with original rear mounts and cradle.

Fits Type 1 all years; Type 2 up to 1967; Type 3 up to 1967.

Padded Gearbox Straps (seperate)

Manufactured to brace and secure gearboxes on high performance vehicles. Fitted with rubber padding to reduce noise and vibration.

Front strap support kit

Rear strap kit (replaces the original rear mounting cradle and requires early, pre-72 style rear gearbox mounts)

Standard Front Gearbox Mounts

The original stock types front mounts. Please see notes for model and years....

Beetle - 1960 only

Beetle - 10/1961 thro' 10/1965

Beetle - 10/1961 thro' 7/1975 (heavy duty type)

Beetle - 8/1972 onward

Bus - 1961 thro' 1967 (late split screens)

Bus - 1972 onward: front gearbox mount clamp

Bus - 1972 onward: front gearbox mount yoke

Please note: mounts for 1968 thro' 1971 buses are no longer available

Standard Rear Gearbox Mounts

The original stock type rear mounts. Please see notes for model and years....

Beetle - up to 7/1972 (heavy duty type)

Beetle - 8/1972 onward: left

Beetle - 8/1972 onward: right

Bus - up to 7/1967 (heavy duty type)

Bus - 1972 onward

Rear Gearbox Mount Cradle

Type 1 up to 1972 or Type 2 up to 1967

Intermediate Mount

Cheap and simple alternative to some over-eingineered versions on the market. Simply bolts on to the gearbox casing and presses against the underside of the framehorns via 2 urethane bushes. Reduces gearbox twist and nose lift.

No welding is required, but longer studs or bolts (not supplied) need fitting to the gearbox. This mount is supplied in a raw metal finish, so will require painting. The studs that fix the buffers need trimming.

Torque Bar Kit

Originally designed for the German Kafer Cup and used by many drag racers. The 3 adjustable bars stabilise the gearbox and frame horns. Requires welding to fit. All necessary hardware is supplied.

Bolt-On Torque Bar Kit

Similar function to the above version, but less heavy duty. Simply bolts on, so no welding is required.

Chrome Traction Bar

Hung from rear bumper mounts, this reduces rear wheel hop during hard launching by supporting the crankcase below the oil pump. Used by many drag racers. For Beetles only.