Sway-A-Way VW IRS Axle Set | 33-Tooth Spline (2017)

Sway-A-Way VW IRS Axle Set | 33-Tooth Spline (2017)

Sway-A-Way standard upgrade-length IRS axle set in the high-performance Volkswagen IRS family, engineered to solve the common issue of CV joint failure in modified Volkswagens.

Whether you are building a street-performance Beetle or a weekend woods buggy, these axles provide the durability needed for higher-than-stock torque loads.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (IRS): 1968–1979
• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979
• Buggy IRS Builds: All Years

Why Choose Sway-A-Way?

Sway-A-Way forges these axles from solid high-strength alloy steel with significantly higher yield strength than OEM factory axles, through-hardens them for surface durability and torsional flexibility, and centerless grinds and powder-coats them for corrosion resistance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Floating spline design: the 2 3/8" extended spline without a fixed shoulder allows the CV joint to float along the shaft.
• CV protection: float accommodates the natural change in distance between the transaxle and the hub as the suspension moves, preventing the CV cage from shattering during heavy compression or full extension.
• High-strength alloy steel: forged solid, offering significantly higher yield strength than OEM factory axles.
• Through-hardened & powder-coated: for surface durability, torsional flexibility, and corrosion resistance.

Technical Specifications

• Application: high-performance IRS rear axle set
• Spline: 33-tooth (1.062" OD, 2 3/8" spline length)
• Fitment: VW Type 1 (Beetle/Bug), Type 2 (Bus/Transporter), and Type 3 (Notchback, Squareback, Fastback) IRS models
• CV Compatibility: standard 33-spline CV joints (typically Type 1, 924/944, or 002 styles)
• Material: solid high-strength alloy steel
• Finish: centerless ground and powder-coated
• Sold As: one pair, with Spirol Lock circlips to secure the CV joints
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2017 (SKU SAW-2017)
• Length: refer to Sway-A-Way for axle length specifications
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the spline specifications? The axles use a 33-tooth spline (1.062" OD, 2 3/8" spline length) compatible with standard 33-spline CV joints (typically Type 1, 924/944, or 002 styles).
• What is included? The set includes a pair of VW IRS axles and Spirol Lock circlips to secure the CV joints.

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