Torsion Bar Bushings Urethane Outer | 8/59>7/68

Torsion bar bushings made of polyurethane.
Per pair.
VW Beetle outer - 8/59 to 7/68.
Type 14 Karmann Ghia outer - 8/59 to 7/68.
When using torsion bar cover 1430 or 4430 - from 8/59 onwards.

There are many ways to improve the road holding. By replacing the soft rubbers or bushings of the original torsion bars with these urethane bushings, the car gets a stiffer suspension, which leads to better handling. It is advisable to replace both the inner and outer rubbers to achieve the best possible result.

These urethane torsion bar bushings make noise after fitting; applying a little vaseline over the bushings reduces the noise. Once the bushings have been used for some time, the vaseline is gone and the improvement in handling becomes noticeable.

There are two types of urethane bushing, those with bumps on the outside and fully round versions with different inner diameters.

Urethane bushings must have a perfect fit; they do not flex like the original rubber, which is why the inner diameter differs from the original. This does not always mean that the bushing stated for your year is the correct one; it also depends on which torsion bar cover is fitted.

When fitting new covers or different spring plates or adjustable spring plates, care must be taken to select the correct bushings.

Below you will find the urethane torsion bar bushings with their shape and inner diameter:

01450 with bumps ±48 mm

01451 with bumps ±45 mm

04435 with bumps ±51 mm

01429 round ±48 mm

01452 round ±45 mm