Beetle Swing Axle Adjustable Spring Plate Kit (Also Karmann Ghia)

Upgrade your rear suspension with these heavy-duty adjustable spring plates, designed for swing axle Type 1 models. Manufactured from heat-treated steel and finished in cadmium plating, these plates are significantly stronger than standard originals, making them ideal for both restoration and performance applications.

Spring plates are a critical part of the rear suspension system, transferring torsion bar energy to the rear wheels and determining ride height. Traditional plates require removal and re-indexing of the torsion bars to adjust height—a time-consuming process. These adjustable versions eliminate that hassle by allowing quick external ride height adjustment, making fine-tuning your suspension simple and precise.

Perfect for lowered or performance builds, these plates allow you to dial in stance and handling without repeated strip-downs. The robust construction ensures they can handle increased loads and stresses, especially when used with uprated torsion bars or modified setups.

For correct installation, these plates require late-style 21 3/4″ torsion bars. They must also be paired with the correct urethane bushes to ensure proper fitment and smooth operation.

Kit Contents

• 2 x Adjustable rear spring plates (pair)

Fitting Information

• Designed for swing axle suspension only
• Requires 21 3/4″ torsion bars (late swing axle type)
• Requires bushes (sold separately):
  • Outer: 48mm smooth urethane bushes (AC510002)
  • Inner: 50mm knobby urethane bushes (AC510003)
• Suitable for ride height adjustment without removing spring plates

Vehicle Fitment

Aircooled VW Applications (Swing Axle Models):

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1960–1979 (swing axle models)
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1960–1975 (swing axle models)
• VW Type 3: 1961–1973 (swing axle models)

Key Features

• Adjustable design for quick ride height changes
• Heat-treated steel for superior strength
• Cadmium plated for corrosion resistance
• Eliminates need for torsion bar re-indexing
• Ideal for lowered and performance builds
• Supplied as a pair