{"product_id":"empi-left-front-spindle-nut-vw-beetle-1966-1979-98-4049-0","title":"EMPI Left Front Spindle Nut with Lock Screw — VW Beetle 1966–1979 | EMPI #98-4049-0","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI Left Front Spindle Nut with Lock Screw for VW Beetle 1966–1979\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis EMPI left-side spindle nut with integrated lock screw is a precision replacement for the front wheel bearing retaining nut on 1966–1979 ball-joint VW Beetles. The left side nut uses a pinch-bolt (clamp) design that locks onto the spindle and maintains proper wheel bearing preload — critical for safe handling and long bearing life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-tensile steel with a corrosion-resistant finish. Replace during any front wheel bearing service or when the existing nut shows wear, chewed threads, or stripping of the lock bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeft-side (driver's side) spindle nut — left-hand thread design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClamp\/pinch-bolt design maintains proper bearing preload\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-tensile forged steel with zinc-plated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM-equivalent replacement for ball joint front ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterchanges with VW OEM part number 131-405-669\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 (standard): 1966–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Super Beetle: 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Type 3 (Notchback, Squareback, Fastback): 1966–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft side only\u003c\/strong\u003e — for the right side nut, see EMPI 131-405-670\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nut fits ball joint front ends only. King pin front ends (pre-1966) use a different spindle nut. Set bearing preload according to factory specifications and use a new locking tab when reinstalling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150005895283,"sku":"98-4049-0","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4049-0.jpg?v=1794277842","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-left-front-spindle-nut-vw-beetle-1966-1979-98-4049-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}