1973 VW Thing Suspension & Steering
1973 VW Thing Suspension & Steering
1973 VW Thing Front Suspension
1973 VW Thing Rear Suspension Parts
1973 VW Thing Drop Spindles & Adjustable Beams
1973 VW Thing Steering
1973 VW Thing Cables
1973 VW Thing Cables
1973 VW Thing Hoses & Clamps
1973 VW Thing Hoses & Clamps
1973 VW Thing Transmission & Axle
1973 VW Thing Transmission & Axle
1973 VW Thing Axles, CV & Axle Boots
1973 VW Thing Clutches & Components
1973 VW Thing Transmission Mounts
1973 VW Thing Transmission Parts

About Our 1973 VW Thing Chassis Parts

We carry a complete selection of chassis parts for your Volkswagen Thing including shocks, tie rods, ball joints, steering boxes, CV joints, axles, CV & axle boots, clutches, transmission mounts, wheels, hubcaps, tires, floor pans, support rails, and much more.




1973 VW Thing Front Suspension

We offer only the highest quality VW Beetle front suspension components including replacement shocks, sway bars, front end beams, and much more. Our VW Shock Absorbers are available in stock height, lowered, and performance styles. We feature KYB shocks, made famous for their superior handling and performance.




1973 VW Thing Rear Suspension

We offer a complete selection of VW Beetle Rear Suspension parts including rear shock absorbers and rear suspension components by the industry's leaders in VW performance such as KYB, Bilstein, Boge, and Empi. Our Volkswagen Beetle Shocks are available in stock, performance, and coil over styles.




1973 VW Thing Adjustable Beams

We offer adjustable beams if you want to take your ride lower.




1973 VW Thing Steering

Our selection of VW Beetle Steering Components including replacement VW Tie Rods, Steering Boxes, Steering Dampers, and much more. Create a finished look for your VW with our high luster chrome tire rods and billet aluminum steering box cover and mount.




1973 VW Thing Axles, CV & Axle Boots

The 1973 VW Thing transmissions were paired with a swing axle, whereas later Beetles used independent rear suspension (IRS). A simple way to tell the difference between swing axle & IRS transmissions is to look at the axle boots. Swing axle transmission have the axle boot positioned only at the transmission. IRS transmissions have the axle boots positioned at the wheel and transmission. No matter what transmission style in your VW, we carry everything you need.




1973 VW Thing Clutch Components

JBugs has a complete selection of Clutches and Components to fit a 1973 VW Thing. Rebuilding is made simple with quality German clutch discs, bearings, and pressure plates.

Up until 1966, VWs had a 6 Volt, 180mm Clutch and Flywheel. Later model engine have a 12 Volt, 200mm Clutch and Flywheel. Keep in mind having a 12 Volt system does not determine that your VW has a 12 Volt Clutch. Changing to a 12 Volt system and keeping the 6 Volt Flywheel, Clutch, and Starter is common practice on earlier engines. Be certain to measure your Clutch Disc to determine which components are needed!




1973 VW Thing Transmission Parts

Replace worn out seals and cracked transmission parts with these all new stock components. From Axle parts to Shift Couplers we have it all. Please check which Axle and Transmission combination your Volkswagen has before ordering.




1973 VW Thing Transmission Mounts

Reduce unwanted shake and increase power to your wheels with our Deluxe Padded Front and Rear Transmission Support Kits. We also offer stock replacement rubber mounts for your air-cooled VW.

Add shocks, a sway bar, or upgrade to urethane bushings to complete your order. These parts are most easily accessible when the transmission is out being rebuilt. As Volkswagen enthusiasts we recommend taking a look at these other parts to see if they too need to be replaced.



1973 VW Thing Chassis Tech Tips & Resources
Swing Axle vs. I.R.S.

Swing axle and I.R.S. refer to the different type of transmissions found on classic VW models. Swing axles are found on early models, while I.R.S. transmissions are found on late model VW's.
VW Clutch & Accelerator Cable Replacement Video

Replacing the accelerator cable is a fairly simple task but the clutch cable replacement is a bit more involved as the pedal assembly has to be removed. Follow along with our tech as he shows you how to replace both cables in our 1963 Resto-Custom Beetle Project.
VW Throw Out Shaft Replacement Video

Whenever you are restoring a VW Beetle, or any vehicle for that matter, there are always repairs that are unplanned. For us it means more opportunities to show all you at home another repair. Follow along as we show you how to replace a transmission throw out shaft.
VW Lowering the Rear End

While we didn't have to lower the rear of our 1971 Super Beetle, we wanted to give an idea of how the car will look before we pull it apart. Lowering the rear suspension on a Beetle does not require anything other than tools and time.
VW Rear Suspension & Axle Tear Down

The chassis has been cleaned up and painted after we did the rust repairs and installed new floor pans. Now we’re going to cover the last bit of tear down on it before reassembly.
VW Trailing Arm Installation

We install new axle bearings and spacers into the trailing arms before installing the rest of the rear suspension and brake parts. Follow along and enjoy as our chassis comes together.
VW Clutch Cable Access Plate Modification

Replacing a clutch cable in a VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing or Type 3 requires removing the pedal assembly which in our opinion is a poor design. Wouldn't it be so much easier if there was a hole on the other side of the tunnel? We think so, we've done it before and we do it again.
VW Floor Pan Disassembly

We're going to remove most all of the remaining parts down to a rolling chassis. Follow along with our tech as we near the end of our disassembly!
VW Floor Plan Replacement

Rusted out floor pans are a common problem for many VW Beetles and where the driver side pan on our chassis was in good shape the passenger side wasn’t. So, while we have the body out of the way, we replace both pans so they match.
VW Frame Head Repair

While we were replacing the floor pans in our 1971 Super Beetle we also had to repair the front frame head support. This area is often referred to as the Napoleon's Hat understandably. While we could have cut off the entire section as we did have the replacement, our tech prefers patching in the ends.
VW Steering Component Removal

We're ready to pull the body from the pan of our 1971 Super Beetle Restoration project but, as we have a Super Beetle, there are a few steering and suspension components that need to be disconnected. We'll cover the disassembly of these last few items and by the end of this video we will finally be ready to remove the body from the pan.
VW Transmission Installation

We picked up a rebuilt Pro Street Flyer Transmission from The Wright Gearbox to install in our 1971 Euro Look Super Beetle. Follow along as we install it in our restored chassis with urethane transmission mounts and a rear transmission support kit.
VW Axle & Rear Truss Bar Installation

We're prepping and installing new CV Joint Axle Assemblies and we’re going to mock up our rear truss bar in this video. Follow along as we finish up the chassis, all in preparation for the body to be set in place!
VW Clutch Installation

We'll install a clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. The installation is pretty straight forward, there isn't much too it but our tech will cover some of the differences in late model versus early model clutches
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