{"product_id":"empi-2-5-drop-spindles-ball-joint-drum-brake-vw-beetle-1966-1977-22-2859-0","title":"EMPI 2-1\/2\" Drop Spindles, Ball Joint Front, Drum Brake — VW Beetle 1966–1977 | EMPI #22-2859-0","description":"\u003cp\u003eLower your ball joint Bug 2-1\/2 inches while keeping the original drum brakes. These CNC-forged EMPI drop spindles are brand new — not remanufactured — and restore correct front steering geometry. Zero offset design keeps the front track width stock. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop: 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined, forged, brand new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero offset — maintains stock front track width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for drum brake applications only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with stock shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires smaller diameter tires — stock-size tires may rub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966–May 1968 models require 1969-and-later outer tie rod ends, inner wheel bearings, and wheel seals. NOT compatible with Super Beetle (1302\/1303) MacPherson strut models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966–1977 VW Type 1 Beetle (standard, NOT Super Beetle) and 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia with ball joint front suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150049280115,"sku":"22-2859-0","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2859-0.jpg?v=1794281846","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-2-5-drop-spindles-ball-joint-drum-brake-vw-beetle-1966-1977-22-2859-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}