EMPI Heavy Duty Swing Axle Spring Plates — 4-1/4" Collar, Pair | VW Beetle 1949–1959 (17-2660-0)

EMPI Heavy Duty Swing Axle Spring Plates — 4-1/4" Collar (Pair)

These EMPI Heavy Duty Spring Plates are engineered for early classic Volkswagen models equipped with a swing axle rear suspension. Designed to replace aging or fatigued factory plates, these heavy-duty units provide increased structural rigidity for more consistent suspension geometry and improved handling in both stock and performance-oriented builds.

Featuring a 4 1/4" collar, these spring plates are precision-engineered to work with 24 11/16" torsion bars, letting your rear suspension handle the stresses of modern driving while maintaining the classic feel of your early Beetle.

Vehicle Fitment

• Beetle (Type 1, swing axle): 1949–1959
• Karmann Ghia: 1955–1959

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI builds these plates from heavy-duty reinforced steel as a direct replacement for fatigued factory swing axle plates, restoring rigidity and consistent geometry to early Volkswagens.

Key Features & Benefits

• Reinforced construction: Heavy-duty steel for maximum durability
• Consistent geometry: Restores rigidity to worn factory suspensions
• Matched pair: Left and right supplied together

Technical Specifications

• Suspension type: Swing axle only
• Collar size: 4 1/4" (matched for 24 11/16" torsion bars)
• Construction: Heavy-duty reinforced steel
• Sold as: Matched pair (left and right)
• Part number: 17-2660-0

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these sold individually or as a pair? Sold as a matched pair (left and right).
• What collar and torsion bar size do these use? A 4 1/4" collar, matched for 24 11/16" torsion bars.
• Will these fit IRS cars? No — they are for swing axle rear suspension only.

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