Type 181
The Volkswagen Type 181 (1968–1983), also known as the Kübelwagen or 'Thing', was originally developed for military use but was also sold civilly as an open off-road vehicle. With an air-cooled boxer engine, a simple yet robust platform shared with the Beetle and the Karmann Ghia, and four doors without a roof, the 181 is one of the most unique VWs ever built.
Here you will find parts specifically for or compatible with the Type 181. Many parts are shared with the Beetle, T1, and Karmann Ghia, recognizable to anyone accustomed to working on an air-cooled VW themselves.
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VW T1, T2, Beetle, KG | Steering wheel hub nut M16 | N 11 164 2 -
VW Beetle - KG | Steering column bearing bush (plastic) | 08/74- - Karmann Ghia 08/74- - Bus 05/79-07/92 | 171 419 341 / 175 419 341A -
VW Beetle - KG | Steering column coupling (square) - Original | 04/79-07/92 -Type 181 -Type 3 | 111 415 417 / 251 419 417B -
VW Beetle - KG - T3 Bus | Steering column coupling (square) | 04/79-07/92 -Type 181 -Type 3 | 111 415 417 / 251 419 417B -
VW Beetle - KG | Steering box - new | 08/65- (not 1302/03) - Karmann Ghia 08/65- -Type 181 | 113 415 061C -
Suspension ball joint front axle - bottom - per piece | 181 405 371C -
Front axle suspension ball joint - upper - per piece | 181 405 361A -
VW Beetle, KG | Rubber + clips suspension ball joint bottom, set/1 ball joint | 131 405 377B -
VW Beetle, KG | Wheel bearing set, front, drum brakes | 311 405 625A + 311 405 645 + 111 405 641B -
VW Beetle, KG | Kingpin | 311 405 661 -
VW Beetle, KG | Kingpin nut right, per piece | 131 405 670 -
VW Beetle, KG | Nut kingpin left, per piece | 131 405 669 -
VW Beetle, KG | Hub cap spindle right | 131 405 692 -
VW Beetle, KG | Hubcap spindle, left | 131 405 691 -
VW Beetle, KG | Rubber + clips suspension ball joint top, set/1 ball joint | 131 405 375A -
VW T1 Bus - T2 Bus - Beetle - KG | Bus Steering Damper - per pair | 1302/03 - 07/74 - Bus 03/55-07/79 -Type 3 -Type 181 - Type4 (2st.) | 113 425 117 (x2) -
VW T1 Bus - T2 Bus - Beetle - KG | Steering swivel height adjuster -
VW Beetle - KG | Front axle 'Puma' - adjustable + narrowed (5cm) | 08/65- -
VW Beetle - KG | Front axle 'Puma' - adjustable | 08/65- -
VW Beetle - KG | Slats for Puma front axle - narrowed 2 inch | 08/65- -
VW Beetle - KG | Front sway bar - 2" narrowed | 08/65- -
VW Beetle - KG | Front anti-roll bar - for lowered chassis | 08/65- -
VW T1 Bus - Beetle - KG | Front axle grille plates (pair) | Karmann Ghia -Type 181 - Bus -02/55 -
VW Beetle, KG | Caster shim set
