EMPI Forged Ball Joint Spindles, Left & Right, Disc Brake — VW Beetle 1966–1974 | EMPI #22-2952-0

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Fits: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, Beetle, Thing
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Regular price $174.99
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  • Vendor EMPI
  • SKU 22-2952-0

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Heavy-duty forged replacement ball joint spindles for VW Bugs and Ghias, precision ground for smooth bearing fitment. Designed for disc brake setups — a solid upgrade over stock units for Baja bugs, dune buggies, sand rails, or any ball-joint-front car getting a disc brake conversion. Accepts standard 1968-and-later wheel bearings and seals. Driver's side spindle is pre-drilled for a speedometer cable. Sold as a pair.

  • Forged steel, precision ground
  • Set up for disc brakes (not drum brake)
  • Driver's side spindle drilled for speedometer cable
  • Accept 1968-on inner bearings, outer bearings, and grease seals
  • Weight: 14.25 lb (pair)
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 in
  • Sold as a pair

Required parts: Must use 1968-on inner bearings (311-405-625B), outer bearings (311-405-645), and grease seals (311-405-641) — even on 1966-1967 cars.

Fitment: 1966–1974 VW Type 1 Beetle (standard), 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia, 1973–1974 VW Thing (Type 181, requires Beetle-style tie rod ends). Also fits dune buggies, woods buggies, and sand rails using a 1966-and-later VW ball joint front beam. NOT for king/link pin beams; NOT for Super Beetle (1302/1303) MacPherson strut front ends.

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