{"product_id":"king-performance-vw-titanium-trans-kit-irs","title":"King Performance VW Titanium Trans Kit | Beetle \u0026 Ghia IRS | Axle Nuts, Horn Bolts \u0026 Spring Plate Bolts, Grade 5 PVD","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Performance VW Titanium Trans Kit — Axle Nuts, Horn Bolts \u0026amp; Spring Plate Bolts in Grade 5 Titanium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwapping the hardware around the back of a VW one piece at a time gets expensive and leaves you with a mix of finishes. The \u003cb\u003eKing Performance VW Titanium Trans Kit\u003c\/b\u003e bundles the key rear fasteners into one box: \u003cb\u003ePVD-coated titanium axle nuts\u003c\/b\u003e, the two \u003cb\u003etransmission cross-brace (horn) bolts\u003c\/b\u003e, and a full set of \u003cb\u003e12-point flanged spring plate bolts and nuts\u003c\/b\u003e. Everything is \u003cb\u003eGrade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/b\u003e with hot-forged, rolled threads — and King rates the horn bolts at roughly \u003cb\u003ehalf the weight\u003c\/b\u003e of the stock steel parts.\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 and Super Beetle with IRS rear suspension\u003c\/b\u003e (1969–1979; also 1968 Autostick).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia with IRS rear suspension\u003c\/b\u003e (1969–1974).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe horn bolts and axle nuts also suit swing-axle cars, but the six-bolt\/six-nut spring plate set is laid out for IRS. If you are unsure which rear end you have, send us a photo before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × titanium axle nuts\u003c\/b\u003e, PVD coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × transmission cross-brace (horn) bolts\u003c\/b\u003e, PVD coated — M18 x 1.5 thread, 21mm hex head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 × spring plate bolts\u003c\/b\u003e, 12mm x 1.5 x 30mm, 12-point flanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × spring plate bolts\u003c\/b\u003e, 12mm x 1.5 x 35mm, 12-point flanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6 × 12-point flanged nuts\u003c\/b\u003e for the spring plate bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium alloy Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorn bolt thread \/ head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM18 x 1.5 \/ 21mm hex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring plate bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm x 1.5, 12-point flanged — (4) 30mm, (2) 35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring plate nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(6) 12-point flanged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) titanium, PVD coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVD on axle nuts and horn bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlways use anti-seize on titanium threads\u003c\/b\u003e — King's standing instruction for all of its titanium hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the car safely and follow the factory service procedure for the spring plates, axle nuts and transmission mounts; spring plates are under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque every fastener to the factory specification for your model and recheck after the first drive. Hand tools and a calibrated torque wrench only — no impact guns on titanium.\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 the King Trans Kit include?\u003c\/b\u003e Two PVD titanium axle nuts, two M18 x 1.5 horn bolts, six 12mm x 1.5 spring plate bolts (four 30mm, two 35mm) and six 12-point flanged nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a swing-axle Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e The axle nuts and horn bolts do; the spring plate set is laid out for IRS cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy the pieces separately?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — we stock King's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a13-titanium-axle-nuts-pair\"\u003etitanium axle nuts (#A13-T)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-framehorn-bolts-all-years-black-oxide-finish\"\u003eblack PVD horn bolts (#A06-TB)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-bolt-titanium-spring-plate-hardware-kit-by-king-performance\"\u003espring plate hardware kit (#A11T)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy titanium?\u003c\/b\u003e Grade 5 titanium is strong, much lighter than steel and will not rust — King rates the horn bolts at about half the weight of stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need anti-seize?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, on every titanium thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it street legal?\u003c\/b\u003e King sells it for off-highway use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379421556851,"sku":"KP-TTK-IRS","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/king-vw-titanium-trans-kit-axle-nuts-horn-bolts-spring-plate-bolts.webp?v=1789859596","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/king-performance-vw-titanium-trans-kit-irs","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}