Sway-A-Way VW Swing Axle Adjustable Spring Plates | Beetle & Ghia | 1 1/2" Adjust, Pair (SAW-5101)

Sway-A-Way VW Swing Axle Adjustable Spring Plates — Pair (SAW-5101)

Quick Fit Guide
Front end: N/A — rear swing-axle suspension · Adjustability: 1½" ride-height up/down
Best for: Street driving and performance/lowered builds where you want to dial in ride height. Adjustable plates suit anyone corner-balancing or lowering a swing-axle car.
Not the pick for: Bone-stock comfort restorations that don't need adjustment (standard non-adjustable plates are simpler and cheaper).

Upgrade your VW Swing Axle suspension with Sway-A-Way's high-performance adjustable spring plates. Designed for precision tuning, they provide 1 1/2" of up or down adjustment for optimal ride height and handling.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1946–1968
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1955–1968

Key Features & Benefits

• Ride-Height Adjustable: 1 1/2" up or down adjustment for torsion-bar suspension.
• High-Strength Spring Steel: 1/4" material engineered for durability under load.
• Welded Splined Collars: Precision welded for a secure fit.
• Corrosion Resistant: Silver zinc plating.

Technical Specifications

• Application: Adjustable spring plates for VW swing-axle torsion-bar suspension
• Adjustability: 1 1/2" up or down
• Material: 1/4" high-strength spring steel
• Coating: Silver zinc plating
• Sold As: Pair (includes urethane bushings, end caps, and hardware)
• Part Number: 5101 (SAW-5101)
• Warranty: 1-year

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much adjustment do these spring plates offer? They provide 1 1/2" of up or down ride-height adjustment.
• What's included? A pair of adjustable spring plates, urethane bushings, end caps, and hardware.

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