{"product_id":"dave-folts-dft-billet-aluminum-boot-flanges-vw-transaxle","title":"Dave Folts (DFT) Billet Aluminum Boot Flanges | Air-Cooled VW Transaxle | CNC 6061 with O-Rings, Pair | Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTired of chasing gear-oil drips around the back of your air-cooled VW?\u003c\/strong\u003e These \u003cstrong\u003ebillet aluminum boot flanges from Dave Folts Transmissions (DFT)\u003c\/strong\u003e replace the thin stamped-steel parts VW used from the factory with a pair of solid, CNC-machined 6061 aluminum pieces sealed with O-rings. The result is a stiffer, flatter sealing surface that helps keep the oil in the transaxle where it belongs — and a clean, machined look that belongs on a performance build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Folts is one of the best-known names in air-cooled VW transaxles, building parts for street, off-road and race boxes. We stock the DFT parts that King Performance (kingvw61.com) carries, at the same price, with fast answers from a shop that works on these cars every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled Volkswagen transaxles — Beetle, Karmann Ghia and VW-based dune buggies and off-road cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA direct upgrade for the stock stamped-steel boot flanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease confirm your application before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transaxles were built in several versions over the years. Tell us your year, chassis and whether your transaxle is swing-axle or IRS, and we will confirm these are the right parts before we ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e — far stiffer than stamped steel, so the flange does not distort as it is tightened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eO-ring sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the included O-rings help prevent oil leaks at the flange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger than stock\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for performance and off-road transaxles that work harder than a factory box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Folts Transmissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e — two flanges with O-rings, enough for both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDave Folts Transmissions (DFT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6061 billet aluminum, CNC-machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 flanges plus O-rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock stamped-steel boot flanges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-highway use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean both sealing faces thoroughly and inspect for nicks or old gasket material before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly lubricate the new O-rings with gear oil so they seat without rolling or pinching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the fasteners evenly and in stages, in a cross pattern, to the factory specification for your transaxle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the gear-oil level after installation and look for seepage after the first drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are not comfortable working on the transaxle, have a VW specialist fit them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes these boot flanges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDave Folts Transmissions (DFT), in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo billet aluminum flanges and O-rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy billet instead of the stock stamped part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMachined 6061 aluminum stays flat and rigid when tightened, and the O-rings give a better seal, so the flanges help stop oil leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit my car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are made for air-cooled VW transaxles. Send us your year, model and transaxle type (swing-axle or IRS) and we will confirm fit before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they street legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKing Performance lists these parts for off-highway use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-highway use only\u003c\/strong\u003e (per King Performance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING:\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. 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