EMPI Heavy Duty Spring Plate — Swing Axle | Air-Cooled VW (17-2658-0)

EMPI Heavy Duty Spring Plate — Swing Axle

This EMPI heavy duty spring plate is a stronger replacement for stock plates on swing-axle air-cooled VW rear suspension. It uses a 1-1/4" collar for 21-3/4" torsion bars.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (swing axle): 1946–1968
• VW Karmann Ghia (swing axle): 1955–1968

Key Features & Benefits

• Heavy Duty: Stronger than stock spring plates.
• Swing Axle Fitment: For swing-axle rear suspension.
• 1-1/4" Collar: Sized for 21-3/4" torsion bars.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Heavy duty spring plate (swing axle)
• Collar: 1-1/4"
• Torsion Bar Length: 21-3/4"
• Manufacturer: EMPI
• Part Number: 17-2658-0

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit a 1957 VW Beetle? Yes — it is confirmed for VW Beetle (swing axle) — 1946–1968 and VW Karmann Ghia (swing axle) — 1955–1968.
• What part number is this? Part number 17-2658-0.
• Can you give me the specs in one line? Type: Heavy duty spring plate (swing axle). Collar: 1-1/4". Torsion Bar Length: 21-3/4".
• What brand is it? It is an EMPI part.
• Is this a genuine EMPI part? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is a new genuine EMPI part, not a copy.

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