EMPI HD 16 1/4" Axle Kit | VW Type 1, Ghia & Thing w/ Type 2 CV Conversion | 4340 Chromoly (16-2240-0)

EMPI Heavy-Duty 16 1/4" Axle Kit — VW Type 1, Ghia & Thing w/ Type 2 CV Conversion | 4340 Chromoly (16-2240-0)

When your performance build outgrows stock 90mm Beetle CV joints, the EMPI 16-2240-0 Axle Kit provides the strength you need. It features 16 1/4" 4340 chromoly axles and upgraded 100mm Type 2 (Bus) CV joints for superior torque capacity and greater angularity on lowered or lifted off-road applications.

Supplied as a complete, un-assembled high-performance solution, this kit takes the guesswork out of your IRS conversion — whether you're building a high-horsepower street Ghia or a rugged Baja Bug that stock axles simply can't survive.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1, IRS): 1961–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1961–1974
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI is one of the most established names in air-cooled Volkswagen driveline and off-road performance parts. These chromoly race axles and 100mm CV joints are engineered to handle abuse that stock components can't.

Key Features & Benefits

• (2) 16 1/4" 4340 Chromoly Axles (33-Spline): High-strength race axles for increased torque capacity.
• (4) Type 2 (100mm) High-Performance CV Joints: Greater strength and angularity than stock 90mm joints.
• (4) Heavy-Duty Boots & Boot Flanges: Built to withstand off-road demands.
• (24) 8mm CV Joint Bolts: Complete hardware for both joints.
• Snap Rings, Grease, and Ties: Everything needed to complete the assembly.

Technical Specifications

• Axle Length: 16 1/4"
• Axle Material: 4340 Chromoly, 33-spline
• CV Joints: 100mm Type 2 (Bus)
• Application: Type 1 IRS suspension widths with Type 2 CV joints
• Sold As: Complete un-assembled kit
• Part Number: 16-2240-0

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this bolt onto a stock 90mm CV setup? No. It uses 100mm Type 2 CV joints, so proper conversion stub axles and drive flanges are required on vehicles originally equipped with Type 1 (90mm) CVs.
• What axles are included? Two 16 1/4" 4340 chromoly, 33-spline axles.
• Is the kit pre-assembled? No. It is supplied as a complete un-assembled kit.

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