{"product_id":"ball-joint-spindles-german-refurbished-1968-1977","title":"German Early Ball Joint Spindles | 1966–Mid-1968 VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia | 10mm Pattern, Powder Coated (#R53)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefurbished Original German Early Ball Joint Spindles | 10mm Pattern (#R53)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefurbished \u003cb\u003eoriginal German\u003c\/b\u003e ball joint spindles for the early VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia — \u003cb\u003e1966 to mid-1968\u003c\/b\u003e, with the \u003cb\u003e10mm tie rod hole pattern\u003c\/b\u003e. Each spindle is inspected, media blasted, and \u003cb\u003epowder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/b\u003e. Available as a pair or individually (driver's or passenger's side).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (early ball joint, 10mm tie rod pattern):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966 to mid-1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (early ball joint, 10mm tie rod pattern):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966 to mid-1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe inspect, media blast, and powder coat original German spindles in-house, delivering genuine factory parts restored to a clean, durable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine German:\u003c\/b\u003e Original factory spindles, refurbished — not reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Early Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 10mm tie rod hole pattern for 1966 to mid-1968 applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia Blasted \u0026amp; Powder Coated:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in durable semi-gloss black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Buy as a pair or individually (driver's or passenger's side).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German, refurbished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTie Rod Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 10mm (early)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair (#R53A), driver's side (#R53D), or passenger's side (#R53P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Both — available as a pair (#R53A) or individually as driver's side (#R53D) or passenger's side (#R53P).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat tie rod hole size do these use?\u003c\/b\u003e 10mm — these are the early ball joint spindles for 1966 to mid-1968 Beetle and Karmann Ghia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoring an early front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e, and parts for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"#53A Pair","offer_id":42922123296883,"sku":"#R53A","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#R53D Driver's Side","offer_id":42922123329651,"sku":"#R53D","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#53P Passenger Side","offer_id":42922123362419,"sku":"#R53P","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250313_171726A.jpg?v=1742414842","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/ball-joint-spindles-german-refurbished-1968-1977","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}