{"product_id":"empi-adjustable-swing-axle-spring-plates-4-1-4-collar-17-2670-0","title":"EMPI Adjustable Swing Axle Spring Plates — 4-1\/4\" Collar, Pair | VW Beetle 1949–1959 (17-2670-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Adjustable Swing Axle Spring Plates — 4-1\/4\" Collar (Pair)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eEMPI Adjustable Spring Plates\u003c\/b\u003e are the high-performance evolution of the standard heavy-duty plate, specifically engineered for early \u003cb\u003eSwing Axle\u003c\/b\u003e Volkswagens. While standard plates require removing the entire assembly to change ride height, these units feature an integrated \u003cb\u003eadjustment screw\u003c\/b\u003e that allows precision fine-tuning of your rear stance with a simple turn of a bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned with a \u003cb\u003e4 1\/4\" collar\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003e24 11\/16\" torsion bars\u003c\/b\u003e, they are ideal for early Beetle owners who want to level the car after a heavy engine swap or dial in the perfect \"Cal-Look\" rake. The two-piece design provides a much wider range of motion than factory plates without the trial-and-error of re-indexing splines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1, swing axle):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI adds a built-in adjustment screw to a heavy-duty plate, giving early swing axle Volkswagens continuous ride-height control that factory plates simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in adjuster:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated screw for precision height leveling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWide range:\u003c\/b\u003e Two-piece design exceeds factory plate motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo spline re-indexing:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine-tune stance with a simple bolt turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatched pair:\u003c\/b\u003e Left and right supplied together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuspension type:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing axle only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollar size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 1\/4\" (fits 24 11\/16\" torsion bars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeature:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in height adjustment screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Matched pair (left and right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 17-2670-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I change ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e Turn the built-in adjustment screw — no need to remove the assembly or re-index the torsion bar splines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat collar and torsion bar size do these use?\u003c\/b\u003e A 4 1\/4\" collar, matched for 24 11\/16\" torsion bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these sold individually or as a pair?\u003c\/b\u003e Sold as a matched pair (left and right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop more parts for your build: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899664461939,"sku":"17-2670-0","price":182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2670-0_New-500x333.jpg?v=1777272538","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-adjustable-swing-axle-spring-plates-4-1-4-collar-17-2670-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}