EMPI 2-1/2" Drop Spindles, Ball Joint Front, Disc Brake 4x130 & 5x130 — VW Beetle 1966–1977 | EMPI #22-2951-0

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Fits: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, Beetle
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Regular price $179.99
Product details
  • Vendor EMPI
  • SKU 22-2951-0

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Lower your ball joint Bug 2-1/2 inches with these CNC-machined EMPI forged drop spindles. Designed for 4-lug VW (4x130) or 5-lug Porsche (5x130) disc brake setups, they fit the stock ball joint beam and maintain the original steering geometry. Brand new units with a 1/4-inch outward offset for clearance — not remanufactured cores.

  • Drop: 2.5 inches
  • CNC machined, forged, brand new (not remanufactured)
  • Offset: 1/4 inch outward
  • Compatible with 4x130 (VW 4-lug) and 5x130 (Porsche 5-lug) disc brakes
  • Weight: 17.3 lbs (pair)
  • Dimensions: 10.75 x 9 x 7 in
  • Sold as a pair
  • Requires 1969-on style tie rod ends (1966 to May 1968 models)
  • 1966-1968 models also need 1968-1977 inner wheel bearings, seals, and outer tie rod ends
  • Does NOT fit Super Beetle (1302/1303) MacPherson strut models

Fitment: 1966–1977 VW Type 1 Beetle (standard, NOT Super Beetle) and 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia with ball joint front suspension. NOT for Super Beetle.

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