Performance & Fitment

• Application: High-Performance IRS Rear Axle Set
• Spline: 33-Tooth (1.062" OD, 2 3/8" spline length)

• • VW Type 1 (Beetle/Bug): High-performance street, drag, or Baja IRS builds.

  • VW Type 2 (Bus/Transporter): Heavy-duty replacement for IRS-equipped bus models.

  • VW Type 3: Fits IRS Notchback, Squareback, and Fastback models.

  • Compatibility: Designed to work with standard 33-spline CV joints (Type 1, 924/944, or 002 styles).

Premium Construction

• • Material: Forged from solid high-strength alloy steel, providing significantly better torsional resilience than stock OEM axles.

  • Floating Spline Design: The 2 3/8" extended spline is "shoulderless," meaning the CV joint is not restricted by a fixed stop on the shaft.

  • CV Protection: This design allows the CV joint to slide or "float" along the shaft. As the suspension moves through its arc, the distance between the transaxle and the hub changes; the floating axle accommodates this change, preventing the axle from "punching" and shattering the CV cage.

  • Heat Treatment: Through-hardened to achieve the perfect balance of surface durability and torsional flexibility.

  • Finish: Centerless ground for a perfectly consistent outer diameter and powder-coated for maximum corrosion resistance.

⚠️ Technical Installation Notes

• Axle Length Verification: Even with a floating design, you must ensure the axle length is correct for your specific track width. If the axle is too long, it will bottom out against the internal "stars" of the CV joints, which can damage your transmission bearings or the CV itself.

• Boot Selection: Use high-quality, high-articulation CV boots. Because these axles are designed for performance and potentially increased travel, standard low-quality rubber boots may tear prematurely under high angles.

• Lubrication: Use a high-quality grease with a high molybdenum (moly) content. The floating action requires the splines to stay lubricated to prevent the CV joint from "notching" the shaft over time. 

What’s Included

• Pair of VW IRS axles
• Spirol Lock circlips to secure the CV joint

Warranty

Backed by a 1-year warranty for peace of mind.

6 in stock (can be backordered)