1950-1977 Beetle Tow Bar Pin and Clip Replacement Set
Keep your Air Cooled Volkswagen tow bar secure and road-ready with this replacement pin and clip set — correct replacement hardware for the 2-inch ball hitch tow bar for 1950–1977 Beetle, Thing, and Buggy.
The pins and clips on an Air Cooled VW tow bar are the retention hardware that keeps the bar locked to the front end during towing — and worn, bent, or missing pins and clips compromise the security of the entire towing connection. This replacement pin and clip set restores correct retention hardware to the 2-inch ball hitch tow bar used on Standard Beetles, Dune Buggies, and Things with king pin and ball joint front ends.
Sold as a pair — two pins and two clips for a complete hardware replacement.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1950–1977 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 2-Inch Ball Hitch Tow Bar
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing — 2-Inch Ball Hitch Tow Bar
- Off Road Dune Buggy — 2-Inch Ball Hitch Tow Bar
Features / Benefits:
- Replacement pin and clip set for Air Cooled VW 2-inch ball hitch tow bar
- Correct retention hardware for Standard Beetle, Thing, and Dune Buggy tow bar applications
- Restores correct tow bar locking function — replace worn, bent, or missing originals
- Sold as a pair — two pins and two clips included
- Inspect and replace tow bar pins and clips at every use for safe towing
Material / Finish:
Steel pin and clip construction for correct retention strength and long-term tow bar hardware durability.
Because Details Matter:
A tow bar is only as secure as the pins and clips holding it in place — and worn or missing hardware is the kind of detail that matters most when your VW is rolling down the highway behind a tow vehicle. This replacement set puts correct retention hardware back in the bar before the next tow and keeps the connection secure from the moment you hook up to the moment you arrive.
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These pins and clips are the correct replacement hardware for our VW 1950–1977 Tow Bar with 2-inch ball hitch. View the complete tow bar here: VW 1950–1977 Tow Bar with 2-Inch Ball Hitch
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Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 00-3137-0
- 382569
- 686420037514