VW APPLICATIONS
#1 in VW Suspension Components
Sway-A-Way's history of off road performance excellence has established it as a leader among racing professionals. From Trophy trucks to hard driving buggies, Sway-A-Way stands out for its dedication to designing and manufacturing the finest suspension and drive line components available. With its RaceRunner shock series, Sway-A-Way has redefined the highest standards for racing shocks, making them a perfect complement to their race proven anti-sway bars, torsion bars, axles and suspension components.
- Superior Design and Engineering
- Over 30 Years Experience in Hard-core Racing
- ISO 9000 Manufacturing Quality
- Dedicated to Performance
Whatever performance vehicle you're driving off road or street, Sway-A-Way components let you realize the highest performance. Get with the leader in suspension technology. Handle it with Sway-A-Way!
AXLE LENGTH MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CV Joint Bolt Kit
| Pre-Drilled CV Bolt Kit (25 set) |
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| Description |
Part # |
MSRP |
| 930 CV Bolts, 3/8-24 Thread, Set of 24 |
2451 |
$50.00 |
Camber Stop
| Model |
Part # |
MSRP |
| 1961-1967 Swing Axle Bug |
9130 |
$155.00 |
Leaf Springs - VW Front Torsion Leaves
VW front torsion leaves are produced from a special spring steel custom made for Sway-A-Way. The grub screw holes are drilled on several different center-to-center distances for both standard and widened beams. The leaves are then heat treated, shot peened and oiled before packaging. They are available for both the link pin and ball joint front ends. See chart below for the different spring rates available.
| MODEL |
AXLE TYPE |
Length |
PART No. |
MSRP |
| Link Pin Front Ends - 5 Leaf 20% Stiffer Than Stock |
1953-1965 |
37 3/8" |
6001 |
$360.00 |
| Ball Joint Front Ends - 15% Stiffer Than Stock |
1966 & Up |
37 3/8" |
6002 |
$180.00 |
| 6 Torsion Leaves - Stock Width, Link Pin Front Ends +13% |
1953-1965 |
37 3/8" |
6006 |
$360.00 |
| 7 Torsion Leaves - Stock Width, Link Pin Front Ends +5% |
1953-1965 |
37 3/8" |
6007 |
$390.00 |
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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.
| 356 Link Pin Bushings |
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| DESCRIPTION |
PART No. |
MSRP |
| Standard Bushings, Std. Link Pins W/ Std. Arms |
6210 |
$72.00 |
| Kink Kong Bushings, Long King Kong Link Pins |
6260 |
$72.00 |
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.
| DESCRIPTION |
PART No. |
MSRP |
| Standard & Long Link Pin Shims |
6223 |
$55.00 |
| King Kong Link Pin Shims |
6256 |
$55.00 |
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Spring Plates IRS Applications
Sway-A-Way spring plates are available for both the swing axle and IRS rear suspension. Both are manufactured from high quality _” thick spring steel. The spline 4130-spring plate collars are precision welded into place and are available in several different lengths to allow use of different length torsion bars.
Spring Plates are available in pairs only and are manufactured in two different grades of steel. The standard race proven spring plates come silver zinc plated for corrosion protection. For the racer, fully heat-treated and shot peened 4130-chromoly swing axle plates are manufactured.
VW IRS Spring Plate Applications
| Description |
Part No. |
MSRP |
| Standard IRS Set- 2.93” Collar Spring Plate |
4201 |
$101.00 |
| Standard IRS Set- 5.910” Collar Spring Plate |
4202 |
$166.00 |
| Standard IRS Set- 7.810” Collar Spring Plate |
4203 |
$175.00 |
| Adjustable IRS Set - 2.935” Collar |
5201 |
$290.00 |
| Adjustable IRS Set - 5.910” Collar |
5202 |
$330.00 |
| Adjustable IRS Set - 7.810” Collar |
5203 |
$345.00 |
Adjustable Spring Plates - Swing Axle Applications
Adjustable Spring plates are built the same way as the standard plates, except that they are adjustable. These bolt-on spring plates allow about 1 _” of up or down adjustment by turning one screw on each on side. The kits come complete with a full set of inner and outer urethane grommets and are available for both IRS and Swing Axle applications.
VW Swing Axle Spring Plate Applications
| Description |
Part No. |
MSRP |
| Standard Swing Axle Set - 2.935” Collar |
4101 |
$145.00 |
| Standard Swing Axle Set - 5.910” Collar |
4102 |
$180.00 |
| Standard Swing Axle Set - 7.810” Collar |
4103 |
$195.00 |
| Swing Axle Set 4130 Chromoly - 2.93” Collar |
4501 |
$306.00 |
| Swing Axle Set 4130 Chromoly - 5.910” Collar |
4502 |
$340.00 |
| Swing Axle Set 4130 Chromoly - 7.810” Collar |
4503 |
$360.00 |
| Adjustable VW Swing Axle Bug (1961-1968), For 21.750” Bars |
5101 |
$325.00 |
| Adjustable VW Swing Axle Bug (1961-1968), Square, Fastback (1965-1967), 24.688” Bars |
5102 |
$350.00 |
| Adjustable VW Swing Axle Cars (All), For 26.583” Bars |
5103 |
$360.00 |
| Note: Collar lengths are over all lengths. |
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