{"product_id":"empi-2-5-drop-spindles-king-pin-drum-brake-vw-beetle-1949-1965-22-2858-0","title":"EMPI 2-1\/2\" Drop Spindles, King Pin Front, Drum Brake — VW Beetle 1949–1965 | EMPI #22-2858-0","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrop your link pin Bug 2-1\/2 inches while keeping the original drum brakes with these CNC-forged EMPI drop spindles. Zero offset design restores correct steering geometry and front track width — no extra parts needed beyond standard installation hardware. Fits stock shocks and original drum brake setup. 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; not for disc brake conversions\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 while cornering or over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation requires replacing the link pin bushings and reaming them to size. Recommend 145R15 tires or shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949–1965 VW Type 1 Beetle with king pin \/ link pin front suspension. NOT for Super Beetle, NOT for disc brake conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150048198771,"sku":"22-2858-0","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2858-0.jpg?v=1794281687","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-2-5-drop-spindles-king-pin-drum-brake-vw-beetle-1949-1965-22-2858-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}