{"product_id":"premium-titanium-complete-chassis-fender-kit-air-cooled-vw","title":"King Performance Titanium Chassis \u0026 Fender Hardware Kit | VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1946–1967 | Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Performance Titanium Complete Chassis \u0026amp; Fender Hardware Kit — Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild your air-cooled VW with the ultimate lightweight, high-strength hardware upgrade. This complete \u003cb\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/b\u003e kit replaces your heavy, corrosion-prone factory chassis, suspension, beam, pan, and fender hardware with race-grade \u003cb\u003eGrade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/b\u003e — from the front beam all the way back to the fenders, in one kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get a superior \u003cb\u003estrength-to-weight ratio\u003c\/b\u003e, lifelong rust resistance, and a show-quality finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1946–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1946–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose King Performance?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrade 5 titanium delivers maximum strength at minimal weight — dramatically lighter than steel with no loss of structural integrity — while remaining impervious to rust, road salt, and moisture. Hot-forged heads and precision-rolled threads add durability and fatigue resistance, making this set ideal for show cars and hard-driven builds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum strength, minimal weight:\u003c\/b\u003e dramatically lighter than steel with no loss of structural integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision engineered:\u003c\/b\u003e hot-forged heads and rolled threads for durability and fatigue resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrosion proof:\u003c\/b\u003e impervious to rust, road salt, and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShow-quality finish:\u003c\/b\u003e sleek metallic look with custom PVD-coated axle nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Suspension Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Front beam bolts (12mm × 95mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Heavy-duty flat washers (12mm, 3mm thick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(9) Steering box, rag joint, and pitman arm hardware pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Napoleon hat bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(22) Pan bolts (8mm × 25mm) \u0026amp; (22) square pan washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6) Shock tower \/ top beam bolts (10mm × 25mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(8) Spring plate retainer hardware components (1\/2\" thick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6) Spring plate to axle tube bolts \u0026amp; nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Premium PVD-coated axle nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Transmission horn bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Rear shock bolts \u0026amp; nuts (12mm × 80mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFender Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e(44) Fender bolts (8mm × 25mm) with matching fender washers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Grade 5 titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/b\u003e Hot-forged heads with precision-rolled threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleek metallic look with custom PVD-coated axle nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFitment:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia, 1946–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does the kit cover?\u003c\/b\u003e A full chassis-to-fender hardware set: front beam, steering, pan, shock, spring plate, axle, transmission horn, and all fender bolts and washers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/b\u003e Grade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), with PVD-coated axle nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich cars does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia, 1946–1967.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need anti-seize?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — titanium galls when run dry; use anti-seize on every thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Titanium threads can gall if run in dry. Always apply a quality anti-seize compound to all threads during assembly to reach proper torque and ensure smooth installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinishing your build? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e for more fasteners, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e components, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45149509320819,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/31b10367-9548-4f56-af5a-0693fceac286.jpg?v=1783036990","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/premium-titanium-complete-chassis-fender-kit-air-cooled-vw","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}