{"product_id":"empi-heavy-duty-spring-plate-swing-axle-air-cooled-vw-17-2658-0","title":"EMPI Heavy Duty Spring Plate — Swing Axle | Air-Cooled VW (17-2658-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Heavy Duty Spring Plate — Swing Axle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis EMPI \u003cb\u003eheavy duty spring plate\u003c\/b\u003e is a stronger replacement for stock plates on swing-axle air-cooled VW rear suspension. It uses a \u003cb\u003e1-1\/4\" collar for 21-3\/4\" torsion bars\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (swing axle):\u003c\/b\u003e 1946–1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (swing axle):\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Duty:\u003c\/b\u003e Stronger than stock spring plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSwing Axle Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e For swing-axle rear suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1-1\/4\" Collar:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized for 21-3\/4\" torsion bars.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy duty spring plate (swing axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollar:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTorsion Bar Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 21-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 17-2658-0\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\u003eDoes this fit a 1957 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is confirmed for VW Beetle (swing axle) — 1946–1968 and VW Karmann Ghia (swing axle) — 1955–1968.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat part number is this?\u003c\/b\u003e Part number 17-2658-0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan you give me the specs in one line?\u003c\/b\u003e Type: Heavy duty spring plate (swing axle). Collar: 1-1\/4\". Torsion Bar Length: 21-3\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat brand is it?\u003c\/b\u003e It is an EMPI part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a genuine EMPI part?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is a new genuine EMPI part, not a copy.\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\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062855852147,"sku":"17-2658-0","price":133.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2658-0-scaled.jpg?v=1780419821","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-heavy-duty-spring-plate-swing-axle-air-cooled-vw-17-2658-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}