Beam Bushings
We sell a variety of beam bushings kits that are designed to help eliminate excessive front-end play, impaired handling and absorb the shocks which can damage trailing arms. The flanged outer ends eliminate the need for stock dust seals. All bushing kits are sold as sets of 4. Stock bushing kits are also available. Call for available sizes.
   
   
   
     

Beam Bushing Reamer

Beam bushings should be reamed to help prevent binding which is common with VW beam front ends. The reamer tool deburs the edges, matching all bushings to the correct inside diameter and ensure the bushings are perfectly round.

Part Number
Description
HAR-REAMER1
1-11/32” to 1-1/2” Reamer
HAR-REAMER2
1-1/2” to 1-13/16 “Reamer
HAR-REAMER3
1-1/16” to 1-3/16” Reamer
     

Custom Length Beam Thru Rods
When converting a VW beam front suspension from using leaf springs to coil over shocks, thru rods are used in placed of the leaf springs to keep the front trailing arms in place. Here at KARTEK, you can have a chromoly thru rod built to length for your buggy. All of the hardware for the thru rods are included.
   
   
     

Thru Rod Clamps

Replacement hardware for Kartek's beam thru rods.

Part Number
Description
PRM-TRC500
1/2" Thru Rod Clamp, Pair
PRM-TRC625
5/8" Thru Rod Clamp, Pair
   
   
   
     

Spindle King Pins

These are replacement spindle king pins for combo and King Kong spindles. These only include the king pins.

Part Number
Description
FOD-KP1500
Foddrill Combo King Pin
FOD-KP1750
Foddrill King Kong King Pin
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     

King Pin Bearings

Replacement bearings for Foddrill & Wood spindles.

Part Number
Description
BRG-B2824
King Kong King Pin Bearing
BRG-B2420
Combo King Pin Bearing
BRG-JT2421
Combo King Pin Bearing, for Woods Arms
   
   
   
   
   
   
     

Link Pin Bushings

Link Pin Bushings are made from aluminum silicon bronze for proven long lasting toughness. These bushings will outlast stock units on the street or racing. Set of four.

Part Number
Description
PRM-6210
Standard Link Pin Bushings
PRM-6260
Long King Kong Link Pin Bushings
   
   
     

Link Pins Set

Replacement link pin sets.

Part Number
Description
PRM-6202
RACING LINK PINS/4-PC
PRM-6250
KING KONG LINK PINS/4-PC
PRM-6250R
RACE KING KONG L/PINS SET
PRM-62501
KING KONG LINK PIN/EACH
   
   
     

Link Pin Shims

Link Pin Shims are race proven for resisting wear and galling. Sets include 40 shims and are available for standard diameter and King Kong link pins.

Part Number
Description
PRM-6256
K/KONG SHIM KIT 40PCS
KTK-6223
40 PC SHIMS FOR 6202
   
   
   
     

Washers for Spindle King Pins

These are replacement washers for spindle king pins.

Part Number
Description
FOD-1500UW
Combo Spindle Thin Washer
FOD-1500LW
Combo Spindle Thick Washer
FOD-1750UW
King Kong Spindle Thin Washer
FOD-1750LW
King Kong Spindle Thin Washer
   
   
     

King Pin Spindle Snap Rings

These are replacement snap rings for the spindle king pins.

Part Number
Description
FOD-1500SR
Snap Ring for Combo Spindles
FOD-1750SR
Snap Ring for King Kong Spindles
   
   
   
     

Class 9 VW Ball Joint Beam Clamps

A must for all Class 9 VW ball joint cars. The pinch bolt design prevents beam movement with these trick clamps. A Kartek excusive that are sold as a set of four with grade 8 hardware.

Part Number
Description
KTK-04100
Class 9 VW Ball Joint Front Beam Clamps, Four Piece Set
   
Top 3-Bolt Clamps
Top 3-Bolt Clamp Installed
  Bottom 4-Bolt Clamps
Bottom 4-Bolt Clamp Installed
     

VW Beam Clamps
Part Number
Description
DEE-5504001
For 2" to 2-1/16" Tubing, 3/16" Thick, Sold as a Two Pack
   
   
   
   
   
     

Weld-On Frame Head Mounts
Part Number
Description
SUS-02148
VW Link Pin Spacing
SUS-02149
VW Ball Joint Spacing
   
   
   
     

Beam End Plates

These beam end plates allow you to have a pre-fabbed plate for easy repair or for fabricating your own front beam.

Part Number
Description
SUS-BEP
Standard Front Beam End Plate, no Bump Stop
SUS-010000ACM
Chromoly Front Beam End Plate, w/ Bump Stop
SUS-010000BCM
Box-In Plate for SUS-010000ACM, Required
SUS-010000CCM
Box-In Plate for SUS-010000ACM, Required
   
   
     

Lower Link Pin Shock Extension Kit

This kit extends the shock mount on a link pin trailing arm and features a 1-3/4” shock boss. Sold individually.

Part Number
Description
SUS-02135
Lower Link Pin Shock Extension Kit
   
   
   
   
   
     

Link Pin Carrier Gussets

These 1/4” think gussets reinforce the link pin carriers. Sold in pairs.

Part Number
Description
SUS-02125
Link Pin Carrier Gussets
   
   
   
   
   
     

Link Pin Teardrop Gussets

These gussets are designed to be welded to the front trailing arms to strengthen the arms. They are 3/16” thick. Sold in a set of four.

Part Number
Description
SUS-02105
Link Pin Front Trailing Arm Teardrop Gussets
   
   
     

Spindle Arm Gussets

These gussets are used to reinforce the spindle arms. Sold in pairs.

Part Number
Description
SUS-021287
Link Pin Spindle Arm Gussets
SUS-02129
Ball Joint Spindle Arm Gussets
     

Hook & Rod Kit

These gussets are designed to be welded to the front trailing arms of either link pin or ball joint front ends and help prevent the front suspension from overtraveling. The kit includes rods which are installed through the shock tower for additional strength. The hook stops can be order alone.

Part Number
Description
SUS-02100
Hook & Rod Kit
SUS-02101
Hook Stops Only
     

grub screws torsion leaf arm adjusters Heavy Duty Front Grub Screws for Torsion Leaf Arm Adjusters

These front grub screws have been heat treated to the same standard as the German OEM grub screws, but feature a smaller 3/16" allen design. This design allows the grub screws to be stronger and less likely to crack than the current brittle aftermarket grub screws on the market. Nuts are included.

Part Number
Description
KTK-411151/5
Heavy Duty Grub Screws forLeaf Arm Adjusters w/ Nut, each
   
     

Beam Leaf Spring Adjusters

These adjusters are welded into the middle of a beam and are used to adjust the tension of the leaf springs. Adjuster kits without tubes along with individual disk & spacers are also available.

Part Number
Description
SAW-6320
Sway-A-Way Ball Joint Front Beam Adjuster
SAW-6331
Sway-A-Way King Kong 1.745” Disc Front Beam Adjuster
   
   
   
     

grub screws torsion leaf arm adjusters Heim Extension Pins

These heim extension pins allow for the use of standard heims to be used in applications that use a tapered ball joint, such as a VW spindles designed for Ford or International tie rod ends.

Part Number
Heim Side
Tapper Side
PRM-HEP58916
5/8"
9/16”
PRM-HEP58580
5/8"
5/8”