{"product_id":"ch50-irs-swingaxle-gasket-seal-kit-1950-1979","title":"IRS \u0026 Swing-Axle Rear Axle Gasket \u0026 Seal Kit | VW 1950–1979 | Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing (#CH50)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eIRS \u0026amp; Swing-Axle Rear Axle Gasket \u0026amp; Seal Kit | VW Type 1, 1950–1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal your rear axle in one go with this complete \u003cb\u003egasket and seal kit\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003eVW IRS or swing-axle\u003c\/b\u003e rear ends. It covers the \u003cb\u003ebrake-assembly side\u003c\/b\u003e of the axle tube or stub axle, giving you the seals and gaskets needed for a clean rear-end rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1979 (IRS and Swing Axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1979 (IRS and Swing Axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1979 (IRS and Swing Axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1979 (IRS and Swing Axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/b\u003e VW# 311598051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/b\u003e Brake-assembly side of the axle tube or stub axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e IRS and swing-axle rear ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete gasket \u0026amp; seal kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does this kit cover?\u003c\/b\u003e The brake-assembly side of the axle tube or stub axle on the rear axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit both IRS and swing-axle rear ends?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it works on both IRS and swing-axle setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the original VW part number?\u003c\/b\u003e This kit is compatible with VW# 311598051.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing a full rear-end rebuild? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/axles\"\u003eAxles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade In-House by Washburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963203194995,"sku":"#CH50","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250410AXLEGASKETSET.jpg?v=1745517703","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/ch50-irs-swingaxle-gasket-seal-kit-1950-1979","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}