What length are my Swing Axles? A walkthrough of the variations..

Throughout the production years of Swing Axle rear suspension Beetles, there has been 3 iterations of Swing Axle length. Misidentifying your axle setup could mean your new wheels won’t fit or your tyres may rub on the inner arches – both are not ideal! With this little walkthrough we will show you the measurements and […]

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T2 Bay Window Bolt-On Air Ride Kits (Front + Rear)

No More Cutting CornersBolt-On Air Suspension for T2B For many years now, there hasn’t been a Bolt-On solution for Air Suspension for the Bay Window platform. To complete an Air Installation, owners have had to weld on Brackets to the rear axles, eliminating any chance of restoring their Bus back to standard. Using original fixings […]

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’64 RazorEdge

The Bodywork Choosing a Colour Palette Starting its life over in the States back in the Early 60’s as a LHD Push Button Dash Razor, the once-looked after Type34 was a must-have, when it came up for sale. Back in 2021, we sent our 1964 Razor shell down to the guys at DC Customs, for […]

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Gen II Beams – The Ultimate Guide

  The History From bodge jobs to full-on fails; many tinkered with Type 1 vehicles are still operating on out-dated Front Axle designs. Although for years now, aftermarket retailers have sold weld-in adjuster kits to raise/lower your Beam, without precision cutting and welding these kits have never been a good solution. From twisted Beams to […]

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Engine Codes & Calculations – The Ultimate Guide

Engine CCYear Variations + Calculations Engine Numbers, 1200-1600cc Engine Size Engine Code Single or Twin Port Year Power (BHP) 1200 D Single Port 8/65> 34 1300 F Single Port 8/65-7/70 40 1300 AB Twin Port 8/70-7/73 40 1300 AR Twin Port 8/73-7/75 44 1500 H Single Port 8/65-7/70 47 1600 AD Twin Port 8/70/7/73 50 […]

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Customer Rides – Dickie’s ’69

Dickies 1969 Razor Edge Limebug-Equiped Type 34 Oozing with class and style, Dickies Razor has rapidly gained popularity in the UK Aircooled scene. Originally being shown off at the prestigious Volksworld Show in 2021, many showed their appreciation of the build, labelling it ‘the coolest razor i’ve ever seen in my life’. Dickie followed on […]

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MST Pulley Systems?

The Performance Highly prone to belt slip/lift at high RPMs, OEM Pulley Systems can often be more stress than it’s worth. From loud engines to little cooling, the factory design is not meant for 21st Century stop-start traffic. For those looking for either an upgrade in performance and/or aesthetics on their vehicle, we can help […]

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Customer Rides – Lyndon’s ’56

Lyndon’s 1956 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Oval Well known in the Aircooled scene for his Volksworld featured Cal-Look ‘Fubar’, Lyndon is no stranger to exhaustive restorations. Using some of our suspension parts on his build (Beam, Spindles, etc), we were once again contacted to help with his latest project.  Starting life in 1956 as a Jungle Green Oval, […]

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Ultimate Type 3 4″ Narrowed Castor-Adjustable Beam Installation Guide & FAQ’s

  LIMEBUG CASTOR-ADJUSTABLE TYPE 3 CONVERSION BEAMType 3 drivability and ride with Type 1 components Limebug Castor Adjustable Type 3 Beam Lets start this seciton with a deep dive into the controversial world of type 3 conversion beams. Why do any of this and change my Type 3 Beam? The simplest word to start this […]

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Limebug Cantilever Rear Air Ride Kit Install Guide – The Revolution

  Limebug Revolution Rear Air Ride – Installation Guide The Ultimate VW Beetle / Ghia and Type 3 Rear Air Ride System Limebug – Revolution Rear Air Ride Kit – Install Guide Limebug – Revolution Rear Air Ride Kit – Install Guide Trekker / Thing Rear Air Ride Kit View product Beetle / Karmann Ghia […]

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Beetle / Ghia Fully Assembled Front Beams: How to Spec?

  FULLY ASSEMBLED BEAMS: CHOOSING YOUR SETUPBuilding your custom beam With lots of different options available in our Fully Assembled Beamlistings, you’re able to spec the perfect front axle,  to work with the visual/handling requirements of your build. This illustrated guide will walk you through the steps and choices to make with our detailed and […]

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Devil in the detail, Custom Parts / Finishes

Custom finishes/Add-ons are now available on a selection of Limebug-made parts… Wanting to go the extra mile on your build? Whether it’s a custom finish/centre cap for your Split Rims, or glossy Suspension Parts to make the floorpan of your car extra clean, we’re here to help… Feel free to browse some of our completed […]

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123 Ignition Distributor 009 Tune + (Bluetooth) Installation Guide / Tuning Setup

  123 Ignition Distributor Installation GuidesBluetooth, USB and Vac/ Non-Vacuum Operation and Install Documents 123 Ignition Guide – Tune BluetoothPDF Guide 123 Ignition Guide – Tune USBPDF Guide 123 Ignition Guide – BluetoothPDF Guide 123 Distributor (Bluetooth) Programmable Ignition View product 123 Distributor (USB) Programmable Ignition View product 123 Distributor (Vac) Premium Ignition View product […]

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How to get extra low on the IRS Revolution Cantilever Kit

Additional lowering modifications on IRS Models with the “Revolution” Cantilever rear air ride kit fitted, achievable through the following guide: STEP 1 – Modified Subframe Horns This involves removing the outer skin of the pressing and replating using heavy gauge steel. As you can see in the picture the outer skin has been removed and moved […]

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Ultrarm Pitman Arm / Drag Link Installation Video

Limebug Ultrarm Pitman Steering ArmThe Steering Rate and Steering Lock solution for Narrowed Beams Limebug Ultrarm, the solution to poor steering lock, uneven steering and fouling shocks / dampers on narrowed beams. The Problem The ackermann angle, when a beam is stock width is configured so the inner wheel, when in a corner will turn […]

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3P / 3H Airlift Second Compressor Loom Installation Guide Diagram

3P / 3H Airlift Second Compressor Loom Installation Guide Diagram Please see downloadable PDF for the 3P / 3H Airlift Second Compressor Loom Installation Guide Diagram below:   The second compressor loom is available to purchase here This loom can be installed with our Manual Air Management Systems and also Airlift V2, for this diagram […]

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Customer Rides – BlackBugz ’57

BlackBugz’ 1957 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Oval Bug Over in Norway, a long-time customer of ours @vw_blackbugz has built a very special Oval. Originally buying his Air Kit back in 2018, TT has slowly upgraded his system to match modern designs. Most recently, the previous Monroe Air Shocks have been updated to our MOA430 Design. This provides the […]

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Though Rod Installation Guide – For Air Ride Front Beams

Aircooled VW Through Rod Installation Guide Through rods are a direct replacement for the torsion leaf stack in the front beam / axle of an Aircooled VW. The through rods allow the trailing arms to free float up and down so that the air shocks can independantly manage the left and right hand sides of […]

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2 Way Tankless Air Management Wiring / Pneumatic Diagrams

Wiring diagram to cover 2 Way Tankless Air Ride Management Systems using Electric Paddle Switches and no tank   For more information on the kit or to purchase click here 2 Way Tankless Air Ride Management Wiring Diagram     Pneumatic Layout for T Pieces / Airline behind the Gauges / Switches:  

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All about Skid Plates

Skid Plates? View the full range of Limebug skid plates, compatibility and function. The Limebug skid plate is a fantastic addition to any Beetle or Ghia. Compatible with either Link Pin or Ball Joint chassis, they provide great protection to the frame head and underside of your vehicle by deflecting objects/debris away from the undercarriage. […]

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