{"product_id":"empi-front-sway-bar-3-4-ball-joint-beetle-ghia-1966-77-thing-1973-74-9600","title":"EMPI Front Sway Bar | VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia \u0026 Thing 1966–1977 | 3\/4in Ball Joint (9600)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Front Sway Bar — 3\/4\" Ball Joint | VW Beetle, Ghia \u0026amp; Thing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStiffen up your front end and transform your VW's handling. The \u003cb\u003eEMPI 3\/4\" Front Sway Bar\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cb\u003ezinc-plated steel\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977 (Ball Joint front end, standard width beam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3\/4\" zinc-plated steel:\u003c\/b\u003e 50% larger than the stock 1\/2\" bar for sharper turn-in and less body roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRed urethane bushings:\u003c\/b\u003e Resist sag and squeak for precise, consistent handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrop-in fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Installs using original or upgraded sway bar clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting clamps not included:\u003c\/b\u003e Use your original clamps or EMPI's stainless clamp kit (P\/N 9692), sold separately.\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\u003ePart #:\u003c\/b\u003e 9600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBushings:\u003c\/b\u003e Red urethane (included)\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\u003eWhat diameter is this sway bar?\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/4\" zinc-plated steel — 50% larger than the stock 1\/2\" bar, for stronger body-roll control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre mounting clamps included?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The bar installs with your original sway bar clamps, or EMPI's stainless steel clamp kit (P\/N 9692), sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with bushings?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — red urethane bushings are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023802523763,"sku":"9600","price":93.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/9600-Type-1-Sway-Bar-3-4-Front-Ball-Joint-66-Later.jpg?v=1779334834","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-front-sway-bar-3-4-ball-joint-beetle-ghia-1966-77-thing-1973-74-9600","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}