{"product_id":"empi-heavy-duty-swing-axle-spring-plates-4-1-4-collar-pair-17-2660-0","title":"EMPI Heavy Duty Swing Axle Spring Plates — 4-1\/4\" Collar, Pair | VW Beetle 1949–1959 (17-2660-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Heavy Duty Swing Axle Spring Plates — 4-1\/4\" Collar (Pair)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eEMPI Heavy Duty Spring Plates\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a \u003cb\u003e4 1\/4\" collar\u003c\/b\u003e, these spring plates are precision-engineered to work with \u003cb\u003e24 11\/16\" torsion bars\u003c\/b\u003e, letting your rear suspension handle the stresses of modern driving while maintaining the classic feel of your early Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1, swing axle):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReinforced construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty steel for maximum durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Restores rigidity to worn factory suspensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatched pair:\u003c\/b\u003e Left and right supplied together\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\u003eSuspension type:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing axle only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollar size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 1\/4\" (matched for 24 11\/16\" torsion bars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty reinforced steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Matched pair (left and right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 17-2660-0\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\u003eAre these sold individually or as a pair?\u003c\/b\u003e Sold as a matched pair (left and right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat collar and torsion bar size do these use?\u003c\/b\u003e A 4 1\/4\" collar, matched for 24 11\/16\" torsion bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these fit IRS cars?\u003c\/b\u003e No — they are for swing axle rear suspension only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop more parts for your build: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899664265331,"sku":"17-2660-0","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2660-0-500x333.jpg?v=1777272400","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-heavy-duty-swing-axle-spring-plates-4-1-4-collar-pair-17-2660-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}