{"product_id":"vw-beetle-ghia-rear-torsion-adjuster-weld-in-ride-height","title":"Washburn's Metal Rear Torsion Adjuster | VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia Type 1 | Weld-In Adjustable Ride Height (CH07)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal Heavy-Duty Weld-In Rear Torsion Adjuster | VW Type 1 Adjustable Ride Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial in your VW's stance with a turn of a screw. This \u003cb\u003eweld-in rear torsion adjuster\u003c\/b\u003e lets you \u003cb\u003eindependently raise or lower each side\u003c\/b\u003e of your classic Volkswagen's rear suspension to achieve the exact ride height and rake you want — whether you're slamming a street Bug, leveling a daily driver, or setting up an off-road build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the center section out of your rear torsion housing, weld this unit in, and you gain fully adjustable rear ride height without guesswork, shims, or re-indexing torsion bars. Built \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty\u003c\/b\u003e to take abuse on the street or in the dirt.\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 (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Swing-axle and IRS rear suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt heavy-duty to withstand the loads of off-road and street-performance use, this adjuster becomes a permanent, structurally sound part of your chassis — no more pulling and re-clocking torsion bars every time you want a height change.\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\u003eIndependent left\/right adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e Set each side separately to correct lean or dial in a custom stance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLift or lower at the turn of a screw:\u003c\/b\u003e No need to pull and re-clock torsion bars for every height change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-duty construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to withstand off-road and street-performance loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeld-in design:\u003c\/b\u003e Becomes a permanent, structurally sound part of your chassis.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in rear torsion adjuster (adjustable ride height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits Type 1 swing-axle and IRS rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in (permanent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a weld-in suspension component for experienced fabricators. Proper installation requires cutting the rear torsion housing and welding the adjuster in square and true. If you're not comfortable with chassis welding, have a qualified shop perform the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this work on swing-axle and IRS?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it adjusts ride height at the torsion housing, so it works with both swing-axle and IRS rear setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow much can I raise or lower the car?\u003c\/b\u003e The adjuster gives a wide range of travel; final range depends on your spring plates and trailing arm geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this reversible?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it's a weld-in modification. 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