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Steering rack for Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Type 181

Reference SK104137
999,00
Price info
FRANCE PRIX HT (832.5€) + VAT (166.5€) = Customer price incl. VAT (999€)
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3 in stock

Description

Reinforced Steering Rack Kit – VW Beetle, Buggy & Baja

🏁 Give your VW modern, precise, and confident steering with this high-quality rack kit, specially designed to replace the original steering box

This reinforced rack kit installs directly onto the original VW front end, without any chassis modifications.
It is perfectly suited for Beetles, Baja, 181, Karmann, Buggys, and replicas equipped with the original reservoir.

🚗 Compatibility

  • Volkswagen Beetle
  • Buggy, Baja, and replicas
  • All VW front ends with ball joints and pivots
  • Installation on original front end

 

✅ Key Benefits

 

  • Eliminates play and wobble associated with worn steering boxes
  • Precise, smooth, and responsive steering, comparable to a modern vehicle
  • Significantly improved safety and driving pleasure
  • Steering angle identical to the original
  • Optimized handling thanks to improved steering geometry
  • B Link arms of identical length for more stable handling

 

🔧 Reliability & reduced maintenance

 

  • Automatic play compensation: no adjustment or maintenance required
  • Grease lubrication: no more oil leaks or seal issues
  • Designed for on-road and off-road use
  • 👉 Optional reinforcement bracket available for intensive off-road use

 

🛠️ Simple installation, no welding required

 

  • Installation without modifying the chassis
  • No welding required
  • Specific brackets for mounting on the VW front suspension
  • The control arms allow you to keep your original ball joints
  • Cutting and drilling tool/template available to adapt the original steering column
  • (simple cutting and drilling, no welding)

 

🏗️ Quality & Design

 

  • Solid-machined aluminum housing
  • Pinion and rack made of hardened alloy steel
  • Integrated automatic play compensation
  • Machine-welded bracket, high-quality TIG welds
  • Reinforced design for maximum durability

 

📦 Kit Contents

 

  • Complete steering rack
  • Steering links (compatible with your original ball joints)
  • Front suspension mounting brackets
  • Steering knuckle
  • Complete hardware kit
  • Detailed installation instructions

 

💡 The ideal choice to modernize the steering of your Beetle or Buggy, improve handling, and restore precise, safe, and enjoyable driving, both on the road and off-road.

Characteristics
Brands and qualities
Guaranteed quality
Beetle and other air-cooled models
Beetle
Karmann Ghia
Type 181
Type 3