EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar 3/4" | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1966–1977 | Ball-Joint Beam (22-2501-0)
EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar 3/4" | V...
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EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar — 3/4" (19mm) Solid Steel
Take the wallow out of your Beetle's front end with EMPI's 3/4" Performance Front Sway Bar. A classic handling upgrade that dramatically reduces body roll in corners, improves steering response, and prevents wheel lift under hard cornering.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle (Standard): 1966–1977, ball-joint front end
- VW Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974, ball-joint front end
- Note: For stock-height beam only. Lowered-beam version: EMPI 00-9594-0.
Why Choose EMPI?
EMPI pioneered VW sway bars in the late 1950s — Volkswagen liked them so much they made them factory equipment shortly after. Today EMPI remains a benchmark for bolt-on air-cooled handling upgrades.
Key Features & Benefits
- Less body roll: Transfers cornering load to tighten turn-in feel and reduce lean from the swing-axle/torsion-bar design.
- Bolt-on install: Bolts to the lower torsion arms — no welding required.
- Urethane bushings: Red urethane bushings give firmer response than stock rubber.
- Builds a package: Pairs well with caster shims, drop spindles, and performance shocks for a complete handling setup.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 00-9600-0
- Diameter: 3/4" (19mm) solid steel
- Finish: Zinc-plated
- Bushings: Red urethane
- Hardware: Complete mounting hardware included
- Clamps: Uses original VW clamps (stainless replacements available — EMPI 00-9593-0)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does installation require welding? No. The bar bolts to the lower torsion arms and requires no welding.
- Will it fit a lowered beam? This bar is for stock-height beam only. For a lowered beam, use EMPI 00-9594-0.
- What bushings does it use? Red urethane bushings for firmer response than stock rubber; complete mounting hardware is included.
Installation
Installation note: Requires approximately 2-3 hours with hand tools. EMPI install instructions included (99-4130-0). For best results, install with the car at ride height and front wheels straight.