{"product_id":"empi-king-pin-spindle-nut-left-hand-thread-vw-beetle-ghia-1949-1965-98-4051-0","title":"EMPI King Pin Spindle Nut Left Hand Thread — VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1949–1965 | EMPI #98-4051-0","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI King Pin Spindle Nut — Left Hand Thread for VW Beetle \u0026amp; Ghia 1949–1965\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis EMPI king pin spindle nut secures the front wheel bearings and brake drum to the spindle on pre-1966 king pin front end VW Beetles and Karmann Ghias. It uses a left-hand thread — turning clockwise to loosen — which is easy to mix up during service. Replacing a worn or chewed nut during any front end rebuild ensures proper bearing retention and prevents dangerous wheel play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-tensile steel. A straightforward but critical hardware item for any king pin front end restoration or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-hand thread\u003c\/strong\u003e — turn clockwise to loosen, counterclockwise to tighten\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-tensile steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM-spec replacement for king pin spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with VW OEM part number 111-405-671\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1): 1949–1965 (king pin front end only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia: 1956–1965 (king pin front end only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Type 3: 1962–1965 (king pin front end only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with 1966 and later ball joint spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nut is for king pin spindles only. If your Beetle or Ghia has a ball joint front end (1966 and later), you need a different spindle nut. When setting bearing preload, use a new locking tab on reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150006419571,"sku":"98-4051-0","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4051-0.jpg?v=1794277842","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-king-pin-spindle-nut-left-hand-thread-vw-beetle-ghia-1949-1965-98-4051-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}