{"product_id":"vw-rear-swing-axle-viton-fkm-basic-seal-kit","title":"VW Rear Swing Axle Viton (FKM) Basic Seal Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Volkswagen's performance with our premium VW Swing Axle Rear Basic Seal Kit, engineered for precision, durability, and superior sealing. Sold per axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1 FKM TC Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from high-quality Fluoroelastomer (FKM), this TC (dual lip) seal features a primary lip to prevent oil leakage and a secondary dust lip to block contaminants, ensuring exceptional protection for your swing axle. The 44.5mm inner diameter is specifically sized to fit stock VW axle spacers, providing a precise and reliable seal (VW Part Number: 111 501 315H).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFKM offers significant advantages over silicone, Buna, and nitrile, including superior resistance to high temperatures (up to 400°F \/ 204°C), harsh chemicals, and synthetic oils. Unlike silicone, which can swell or degrade under oil exposure, FKM maintains its integrity, reducing wear and extending service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Always measure your axle spacer and cross-check with the seal dimensions to confirm compatibility, as many kits include incorrectly sized seals and\/or spacers that lead to failure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge and Small FKM O-Rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the same robust FKM material, these o-rings deliver exceptional sealing performance under extreme conditions, preventing leaks and extending the life of your rear axle assembly (VW Part Numbers: 111 598 051 for the large O-ring, 111 598 051A for the small O-ring). The FKM composition ensures greater resilience against heat, oil, and abrasion compared to inferior materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for classic VW enthusiasts and mechanics working on VW Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and other swing axle models. Seal kit is sold per axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNot affiliated with VolkswagenWerk AG, Volkswagen of America, or Porsche. Use of these names is for descriptive purposes only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Wulf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45056692846707,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-rear-swing-axle-viton-fkm-basic-seal-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}