Washburn's Metal Titanium Rear Shock Bolt & Nut Kit | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia | 8pc 12mm x 80mm (#A16T)

Titanium Rear Shock Bolt & Nut Kit (#A16T) | 8-Piece, 12mm x 80mm

Shave rotating and unsprung weight where it counts. This 8-piece titanium kit replaces the rear shock mounting bolts and nuts with titanium — same strength as steel at roughly half the weight, and it won't corrode. Includes four bolts and four nuts, enough for both rear shocks. From Washburn's Metal.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: Rear shock-to-chassis mounting using 12mm x 80mm (1.5 pitch) bolts
• VW Karmann Ghia: Rear shock-to-chassis mounting using 12mm x 80mm (1.5 pitch) bolts

Note: Confirm your shock mounts use this bolt size before ordering.

Key Features & Benefits

• Lightweight Titanium: ~40% lighter than steel with high strength — cuts unsprung weight.
• Corrosion-Resistant: Titanium won't rust.
• Shoulder-Type Nuts: Four shoulder-type titanium nuts included.
• Complete Kit: 4 bolts + 4 nuts — enough for both rear shocks.

Technical Specifications

• Bolts: 4 × 12mm x 80mm, 1.5 thread pitch, titanium
• Nuts: 4 × shoulder-type, titanium
• Pieces: 8 total
• Material: Titanium (~40% lighter than steel)
• Application: Rear shock-to-chassis mounting
• Part Number: #A16T

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many pieces? Eight — four bolts and four nuts, enough for both rear shocks.
• Why titanium? Same strength as steel at roughly half the weight, and it won't rust.
• What bolt size does this fit? Rear shock mounts using 12mm x 80mm (1.5 pitch) bolts — confirm your mounts use this size.

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