EMPI Front Sway Bar | VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia & Thing 1966–1977 | 3/4in Ball Joint (9600)

EMPI Front Sway Bar — 3/4" Ball Joint | VW Beetle, Ghia & Thing

Stiffen up your front end and transform your VW's handling. The EMPI 3/4" Front Sway Bar upgrades the spindly stock 1/2" bar to a performance-grade anti-roll bar that controls body sway, reduces understeer, and prevents wheel hop under hard cornering.

Made from zinc-plated steel for durability and corrosion resistance, the bar includes red urethane bushings that resist sag and squeak — a major upgrade over the rubber bushings used on the OEM bar.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1966–1977 (Ball Joint front end, standard width beam)
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974
• VW Thing: 1973–1974

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI is one of the most established names in air-cooled VW performance. This bar is a proven, drop-in front-end upgrade that pairs perfectly with caster shim kits to complete the tuning of a lowered VW.

Key Features & Benefits

• 3/4" zinc-plated steel: 50% larger than the stock 1/2" bar for sharper turn-in and less body roll.
• Red urethane bushings: Resist sag and squeak for precise, consistent handling.
• Drop-in fit: Installs using original or upgraded sway bar clamps.
• Mounting clamps not included: Use your original clamps or EMPI's stainless clamp kit (P/N 9692), sold separately.

Technical Specifications

• Part #: 9600
• Diameter: 3/4"
• Finish: Zinc-plated steel
• Bushings: Red urethane (included)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What diameter is this sway bar? 3/4" zinc-plated steel — 50% larger than the stock 1/2" bar, for stronger body-roll control.
• Are mounting clamps included? No. The bar installs with your original sway bar clamps, or EMPI's stainless steel clamp kit (P/N 9692), sold separately.
• Does it come with bushings? Yes — red urethane bushings are included.

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