{"product_id":"dave-folts-dft-billet-swing-axle-side-cover-vw","title":"Dave Folts (DFT) Billet Swing Axle Side Cover | VW Swing-Axle Transaxle | 6061 Aluminum w\/ Lightening Holes | Single | Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut a real differential support on your swing-axle transaxle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The side covers on a VW swing-axle transaxle hold the differential bearings in place — and when you add power, sticky tires or off-road abuse, the factory covers can flex and let the differential move. This \u003cstrong\u003eDave Folts Transmissions (DFT) billet side cover\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, which King Performance calls \"the ultimate differential support.\" The latest version has \u003cstrong\u003elightening holes\u003c\/strong\u003e to trim weight without giving up stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced \u003cstrong\u003eper side cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — order a quantity of two for both sides of the transaxle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled VW \u003cstrong\u003eswing-axle transaxles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beetle and Karmann Ghia with swing-axle rear suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune buggies, Baja Bugs and off-road cars built on a swing-axle transaxle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning IRS instead? Look at the \u003cstrong\u003eDFT Billet IRS Side Cover Lite Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not sure which transaxle you have? Send us your year and a photo — we will confirm before you order.\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 — much stiffer than the factory side cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper interference fit\u003c\/strong\u003e in the case, so the differential is held firmly in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightening holes\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Folts Transmissions, one of the best-known names in VW transaxles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order\u003c\/strong\u003e — King Performance notes these can take about \u003cstrong\u003e4 weeks to manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 swing-axle 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\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightening holes\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\u003eLead time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 weeks (made to order)\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\u003eSide-cover work affects differential position and bearing preload. Set up the differential to the correct specification when the covers go on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new gaskets or seals and clean all mating faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause of the interference fit, the cover must be seated carefully and squarely — never hammered in crooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend installation by an experienced VW transaxle builder.\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 side covers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne. 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\u003eWhat does a billet side cover do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt supports the differential bearings more rigidly than the factory cover, so the differential stays put under high load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit an IRS transaxle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the swing-axle version. See the DFT Billet IRS Side Cover Lite Weight for IRS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are made to order; King Performance quotes about 4 weeks to manufacture.\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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