{"product_id":"dave-folts-dft-billet-irs-side-cover-lite-weight-vw","title":"Dave Folts (DFT) Billet IRS Side Cover Lite Weight | VW IRS Transaxle | 6061 Aluminum | Single | Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop your IRS differential from walking under load.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a VW IRS transaxle the side covers locate the differential bearings, and the factory covers were never designed for the power and grip of a modern performance or off-road build. The \u003cstrong\u003eDave Folts Transmissions (DFT) Billet IRS Side Cover — Lite Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e is machined from \u003cstrong\u003e6061 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e and made to fit the case with the \u003cstrong\u003eproper interference fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — what King Performance calls \"the ultimate differential support\" — in a lighter-weight design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced \u003cstrong\u003eper side cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — order a quantity of two for both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled VW \u003cstrong\u003eIRS (independent rear suspension) transaxles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Thing with IRS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIRS-equipped dune buggies, Baja Bugs, sand cars and off-road builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning a swing-axle transaxle? See the \u003cstrong\u003eDFT Billet Swing Axle Side Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not sure? Send us your year and a photo of the transaxle and we will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e — far more rigid than the factory cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper interference fit\u003c\/strong\u003e to the case keeps the differential located.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLite Weight design\u003c\/strong\u003e — extra strength without extra mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Folts Transmissions.\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 aluminum, billet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW IRS transaxle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterference fit to the case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLite Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle side cover (order 2 for both sides)\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\u003eChanging side covers affects differential position and bearing preload — set the differential up to specification when fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new seals and gaskets and clean all mating faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the cover squarely; the interference fit means it must go in straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation by an experienced VW transaxle builder is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the price for one or two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne side cover. Order a quantity of two for both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDave Folts Transmissions (DFT), in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy upgrade the IRS side covers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rigid billet cover with a proper interference fit holds the differential in place under high power and off-road loads, where factory covers can flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a swing-axle transaxle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the IRS version. DFT makes a separate billet swing axle side cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does your price compare with King Performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe match King's price: $200 per side cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it street legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKing Performance lists it 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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