{"product_id":"empi-black-steering-coupler-kit-black-finish-porsche-356-1955-1963-b5-5471-4","title":"EMPI Steering Coupler Kit, Black — Flexible Steering Coupler (Rag Joint) | Porsche 356 A\/B 1955-1963 (B5-5471-4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWander and slop at the wheel rarely announce their source, but the tired coupler flexing between steering box and column is a common hidden cause. This black-urethane kit replaces that disc and comes with the hardware to sharpen on-center feel and do the job once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible steering coupler kit in black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks the steering box to the column shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves play and sharpens on-center feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the coupler and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the flexible steering coupler on Porsche 356 A\/B (1955-1963) and VW Type 1 (not 1302\/03) through 12\/86. If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: B5-5471-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 0.45 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Porsche?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits the steering coupler on Porsche 356 A\/B and VW Type 1 (not Super Beetle 1302\/03), Type 3, Ghia, and 181.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the flexible steering coupler, or rag joint, between the steering box and column, supplied as a kit with hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine EMPI US-made black steering coupler kit; order under our SKU B5-5471-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMPI Steering Coupler Kit, Black \\u2014 Flexible Steering Coupler (Rag Joint) | Porsche 356 A\/B 1955-1963 (B5-5471-4)\",\"sku\":\"B5-5471-4\",\"mpn\":\"B5-5471-4\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"description\":\"EMPI black flexible steering coupler kit for Porsche 356 A\/B and VW Type 1, with hardware. US-made, ships from our Orange, CA shop.\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"price\":\"18.30\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Washburn's Metal\"}},\"gtin12\":\"707924454611\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45308279390323,"sku":"B5-5471-4","price":18.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-5149-0-scaled.jpg?v=1785948111","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-black-steering-coupler-kit-black-finish-porsche-356-1955-1963-b5-5471-4","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}