{"product_id":"empi-link-pin-shims-7-8-pins-vw-king-pin-5-pack-17-2557-0","title":"EMPI Link Pin Shims for 7\/8\" Pins VW King Pin Front End, 5 Pack | EMPI #17-2557-0","description":"Fine-tune your VW's king pin front suspension alignment with these EMPI Link Pin Shims for 7\/8\" link pins. These precision-cut shims fit between the trailing arm and the axle beam, allowing you to dial in the correct caster and camber settings during a front end rebuild. Sold as a pack of 5.\n\n\u003cp\u003eShims are a critical — and often overlooked — component of any king pin front end service. Using the correct number of shims ensures proper alignment geometry, reduces tire wear, and prevents premature bushing failure. These are sized specifically for use with 7\/8\" link pin systems (EMPI 17-2555-0 and 17-2556-0).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1) king pin front axle beam applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia king pin applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny VW king pin trailing arm setup using 7\/8\" link pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision-cut for 7\/8\" link pin systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack of 5 shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse during front end rebuild to set proper caster\/camber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with EMPI 17-2555-0 Chromoly Link Pins and 17-2556-0 Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI | \u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17-2557-0\u003c\/p\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67149810040947,"sku":"17-2557-0","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2557-0.jpg?v=1794216923","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-link-pin-shims-7-8-pins-vw-king-pin-5-pack-17-2557-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}