Precision Alignment: VW Axle Bearing Spacers & Hub Kits
In the world of air-cooled Volkswagens, "mysterious" rear axle leaks are often traced back to a single, overlooked component: the axle bearing spacer. These spacers provide the critical surface for your grease seals and set the necessary preload and spacing for your rear wheel bearings. Over decades of service, factory spacers become grooved, pitted, or distorted, preventing even the highest-quality seals from doing their job. At Appletree Auto, our selection of Axle Bearing Spacers is designed to provide a high-strength, precision-ground solution that restores the integrity of your rear hubs.
Hardened Protection for Your Drivetrain We offer technical spacer solutions for every air-cooled rear end configuration:
Swing Axle Spacer Kits: Tired of leaky rear drums? Our hardened Swing Axle spacers provide a fresh, smooth surface for your outer seals to ride on. By replacing worn spacers during a bearing service, you ensure a tight seal and prevent gear oil from contaminating your brake shoes.
IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) Spacer Kits: The multi-component nature of the IRS hub requires exact tolerances. We stock complete 6-piece and 8-piece spacer kits that include the inner and outer spacers and shims necessary to center your stub axle and set the proper bearing crush.
Chromoly and Hardened Steel: Our performance spacers are manufactured from high-tensile materials to resist the crushing forces of high-torque launches and off-road impacts. These are essential for high-horsepower builds where stock spacers might deform over time.
Direct-Fit Sizing: We carry spacers for all standard Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 applications, ensuring your rear wheels stay aligned and your drivetrain remains bone-dry.
The Professional Way to Stop Leaks Replacing a seal without checking the spacer is only a temporary fix. Our spacer kits allow you to perform a professional-grade hub rebuild, eliminating the mechanical play that leads to seal failure. Whether you are performing a stock restoration or outfitting a heavy-duty off-road sand rail, these precision-machined parts are the key to a reliable rear end.
Expert Quality and Fast Value At Appletree Auto, we specialize in the technical components that allow the air-cooled community to build with confidence and accuracy. We understand that in a drivetrain, the smallest tolerances make the biggest difference. Shop our selection of axle bearing spacers today and enjoy FREE shipping on all orders over $75! Trust the experts to provide the dependable, high-strength hardware your classic VW deserves.
