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Air Lift Performance Front Kit for 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more

Air Lift Performance Front Kit for 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more

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Listed for: 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and moreFitment notes & questions

This AIRLIFT listing covers the AIRLIFT Performance Front Kit. Air suspension lets you raise and lower the car on demand: low when parked, higher for driveways and rough roads.

Quick facts

  • Brand: Air Lift
  • Position: Front
  • SKU: 1580J

Key details

  • Features: " Drop: 127mm/5.03
  • " 30-way damping adjustment

Notes

  • Included with Each Kit: " Pair of threaded body air over shocks with 30-level damping adjustment
  • " All mounting hardware

Listed fitment

  • 1980 - 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Base
  • 1984 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, GL
  • 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Special Edition
  • 1983 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
  • 1975 - 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Base
  • 1975 - 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Custom, Deluxe
  • 1983 - 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GL, GTI, Wolfsburg Edition
  • 1981 - 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit L
  • 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Limited Edition
  • 1981 - 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit LS
  • 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Ls Deluxe, L Custom
  • 1981 - 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit S
  • 1975 - 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco Base
  • 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco GL
  • 1980 - 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S

Tip: Air struts need management (compressor, tank, valves and controller) unless the listing says it is included.

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Air Lift air suspension for your Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more: what to know

For a Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more that needs to be low for shows and practical for daily driving, air suspension is the most flexible option.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more.
  • Model years: 1980-1984. Check your car's year falls inside this range.
  • Factory adaptive dampers: if your car has electronic or adaptive suspension, check whether the listing covers it or needs a cancellation kit.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from Air Lift and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

Not sure it fits? Message us your car's details and we'll double-check fitment with the supplier before you buy.

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Parts that usually go with it

  • An alignment. Any change in ride height changes camber and toe. Set your final height first, then align.
  • Camber and toe adjustment. Bigger drops often need adjustable arms or camber plates to align properly. See alignment and camber kits.
  • Management. Air struts need a compressor, tank and controller unless the listing says they're included.
  • Wheel and tire clearance. Check clearance at full lock and full compression, especially with wider wheels. Our ride height and wheel fitment calculator shows how much drop and offset change you are planning.

More for your car: Volkswagen Jetta Coilovers & Suspension · Volkswagen Coilovers & Suspension · All Air Suspension

Questions about Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more air suspension

Will this fit my Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more?
It is listed for the 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta & 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and more. Check your year, model, drivetrain and chassis code against the product title. If anything is different, contact us and we will confirm fitment with the supplier before you order.
Do I need an alignment after installing air suspension?
Yes. Changing ride height changes camber and toe. Set your final height, let the suspension settle, then get the car aligned.
How low can I go?
It depends on the adjustment range the brand lists, your wheels and tires, and how you use the car. Most cars that are driven hard work best with a modest drop that leaves enough suspension travel.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From Air Lift. We sell parts from several brands and suppliers, and each one sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms. The product details above are the latest we have.