{"product_id":"r-factory-german-irs-trailing-arms-1969-1979","title":"German IRS Trailing Arms | VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Type 3 1969–1979 | Restored (#R29)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerman IRS Trailing Arms | 1969–1979 VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia \u0026amp; Type 3 | Restored\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003erestored original German IRS trailing arms\u003c\/b\u003e fit 1969–1979 VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3. Each arm is \u003cb\u003einspected, media blasted, and powder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/b\u003e at Washburn's Metal. Available individually (left or right) or as a matched pair.\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:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with \u003cb\u003egenuine German OEM cores\u003c\/b\u003e, inspect them for straightness, media blast, and finish with \u003cb\u003esemi-gloss powder coat\u003c\/b\u003e — no aftermarket reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine German OEM Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Original arms, not reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected:\u003c\/b\u003e Checked for straightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia Blasted \u0026amp; Powder Coated:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Buy left, right, or a matched pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Left (#R29-L), Right (#R29-R), or Pair (#R29)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R29\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\u003eWhich models and years use these IRS trailing arms?\u003c\/b\u003e VW Beetle 1969-1979, Super Beetle 1971-1979, Karmann Ghia 1969-1974, and Type 3 1969-1973 - any air-cooled VW with Independent Rear Suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the bushing pressed in or do I do that myself?\u003c\/b\u003e These ship cleaned and prepped without bushings, so you can choose your own rubber or urethane bushings based on your build. We sell both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these genuine German parts or reproductions?\u003c\/b\u003e 100% genuine German OEM cores. We inspect for straightness, media blast, then apply Cardinal semi-gloss powder coat. No aftermarket reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy just one side?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Sold individually or as a matched pair. When ordering a single arm, please tell us if you need left (driver's) or right (passenger's).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I know if my old trailing arm needs replacement?\u003c\/b\u003e Look for cracks at the welds, bent or twisted arms, severely pitted bushing bores, or stripped bolt holes. The trailing arm carries every cornering load to the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore rear-end restoration parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/axles\"\u003eAxles\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"#R29-L Driver (Left Side) Individual","offer_id":42847851315315,"sku":"#R29-L","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#R29-R Passenger (Right Side) Individual","offer_id":42847851348083,"sku":"#R29-R","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#R29-P Both Right Side \u0026 Left Side (pair)","offer_id":42847851380851,"sku":"#R29","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/A20241118_175349_cd4b6fc1-ce5f-448d-ae53-5a3f6521cf5f.jpg?v=1739489299","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r-factory-german-irs-trailing-arms-1969-1979","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}