Dave Folts (DFT) Billet Swing Axle Side Cover | VW Swing-Axle Transaxle | 6061 Aluminum w/ Lightening Holes | Single | Made in USA
Couldn't load pickup availability
Put a real differential support on your swing-axle transaxle. The side covers on a VW swing-axle transaxle hold the differential bearings in place — and when you add power, sticky tires or off-road abuse, the factory covers can flex and let the differential move. This Dave Folts Transmissions (DFT) billet side cover is machined from 6061 aluminum and made to fit the case with the proper interference fit, which King Performance calls "the ultimate differential support." The latest version has lightening holes to trim weight without giving up stiffness.
Priced per side cover — order a quantity of two for both sides of the transaxle.
Fitment
- Air-cooled VW swing-axle transaxles — Beetle and Karmann Ghia with swing-axle rear suspension.
- Dune buggies, Baja Bugs and off-road cars built on a swing-axle transaxle.
Running IRS instead? Look at the DFT Billet IRS Side Cover Lite Weight. Not sure which transaxle you have? Send us your year and a photo — we will confirm before you order.
Features & benefits
- 6061 billet aluminum — much stiffer than the factory side cover.
- Proper interference fit in the case, so the differential is held firmly in place.
- Lightening holes reduce weight.
- Made in the USA by Dave Folts Transmissions, one of the best-known names in VW transaxles.
- Made to order — King Performance notes these can take about 4 weeks to manufacture.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Dave Folts Transmissions (DFT) |
| Material | 6061 aluminum, billet |
| Application | VW swing-axle transaxle |
| Fit | Interference fit to the case |
| Features | Lightening holes |
| Sold as | Single side cover (order 2 for both sides) |
| Lead time | About 4 weeks (made to order) |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Use | Off-highway use only |
Installation notes
- Side-cover work affects differential position and bearing preload. Set up the differential to the correct specification when the covers go on.
- Use new gaskets or seals and clean all mating faces.
- Because of the interference fit, the cover must be seated carefully and squarely — never hammered in crooked.
- We recommend installation by an experienced VW transaxle builder.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one or two side covers?
One. Order a quantity of two for both sides.
Who makes it?
Dave Folts Transmissions (DFT), in the USA.
What does a billet side cover do?
It supports the differential bearings more rigidly than the factory cover, so the differential stays put under high load.
Will it fit an IRS transaxle?
No, this is the swing-axle version. See the DFT Billet IRS Side Cover Lite Weight for IRS.
How long does it take?
These are made to order; King Performance quotes about 4 weeks to manufacture.
Is it street legal?
King Performance lists it for off-highway use only.
Off-highway use only (per King Performance).
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
