EMPI Steel Tube Nerf Bar | VW Beetle & Super Beetle | Black Powder-Coat, Pair (00-3106-0)

EMPI Black Powder-Coated Steel Tube Nerf Bars — VW Beetle (Type 1), Sold as a Pair (00-3106-0)

Replace bent or rusty bumpers and bumper brackets with EMPI's lightweight steel tube nerf bars. Finished in durable black powder coat, they bolt in place of the original brackets using your existing hardware — clean, classic Cal-look style with real weight savings.

A favorite among Cal-look, drag, and street builders, nerf bars reduce weight, cut a cleaner profile, and give your Bug a purposeful look without the bulk of full bumpers.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Standard Beetle: 1968–1973 — front or rear
• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1973 — rear only

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI is one of the most established names in air-cooled VW performance and restoration parts. These nerf bars carry that reputation with a bolt-on design and a durable powder-coated finish built to replace tired factory bumpers.

Key Features & Benefits

• Lightweight construction: steel tube design for significant weight savings versus OEM bumpers.
• Durable finish: black powder coat resists chips and corrosion.
• Bolt-on install: mounts using your existing bumper hardware — no drilling or modifications required.
• Cal-look styling: clean, classic profile without the bulk of full bumpers.
• Sold as a pair: left + right included.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Steel tube
• Finish: Black powder coat
• Quantity: Pair (left + right)
• Hardware: Not included — uses existing bumper bolts
• Part Number: 00-3106-0
• Also available: Chrome finish (Part #00-3107-0)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this include mounting hardware? No — the nerf bars install using your existing bumper bolts.
• Do I need to drill or modify the car? No — they bolt on in place of the original brackets with no drilling or modifications required.
• Are they sold individually or as a set? Sold as a pair (left + right).
• Do they fit a Super Beetle? Yes — Super Beetle 1971–1973, rear only.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.