{"product_id":"empi-2-5-drop-spindles-king-pin-disc-brake-vw-beetle-1949-1965-22-2950-0","title":"EMPI 2-1\/2\" Drop Spindles, King Pin Front, Disc Brake 4x130 \u0026 5x130 — VW Beetle 1949–1965 | EMPI #22-2950-0","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrop your link pin Bug 2-1\/2 inches with these CNC-machined EMPI drop spindles for 4-lug VW (4x130) or 5-lug Porsche (5x130) disc brake setups. Brand new, forged units with a 1\/4-inch outward offset for clearance. Installs onto the existing king pin \/ link pin front beam — a straight swap that transforms the front stance on a classic pre-1966 Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation requires replacing the link pin bushings and reaming them to size. These spindles also require late-style 1968-1979 ball joint wheel bearings and seals (sold separately).\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\u003eOffset: 1\/4 inch outward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 4x130 (VW 4-lug) and 5x130 (Porsche 5-lug) disc brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 1968-1979 ball joint wheel bearings and seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommend 145R15 tires or shorter; 135R15 or shorter if using adjustable beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949–1965 VW Type 1 Beetle with king pin \/ link pin front suspension. NOT compatible with Super Beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150036795507,"sku":"22-2950-0","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2950-0.jpg?v=1794281687","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-2-5-drop-spindles-king-pin-disc-brake-vw-beetle-1949-1965-22-2950-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}