{"product_id":"empi-performance-front-sway-bar-7-8-steel-type-2-bus-1955-67-00-9606-0","title":"EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar — 7\/8\" Steel, Urethane Bushings | VW Type 2 Bus 1955–1967 (00-9606-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Performance Front Sway Bar — 7\/8\" Steel (Type 2 Bus)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake control of your Bus's handling with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI Performance Front Sway Bar\u003c\/b\u003e. This heavy-duty upgrade is engineered specifically for \u003cb\u003e1955–1967 Type 2 Volkswagens\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a significant improvement in stability and road feel. By reducing body roll and keeping the tires planted during hard cornering, it transforms the driving dynamics of a vintage Split Window Bus and makes it feel far more planted at highway speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bar is manufactured from \u003cb\u003eheavy 7\/8\" steel\u003c\/b\u003e with zinc-plated components for long-lasting corrosion resistance. The kit includes high-visibility \u003cb\u003ered urethane mounting bushings\u003c\/b\u003e, which offer much sharper feedback and durability than traditional rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus \/ Transporter):\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI builds this bar from heavy 7\/8\" high-tensile steel with zinc-plated hardware and red urethane bushings, delivering sharper feedback and corrosion resistance beyond original rubber-mounted setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLess body roll:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps tires planted during aggressive cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUrethane bushings:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharper feedback and durability versus rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrosion resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated steel components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt-on:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to reuse original clamps\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty 7\/8\" high-tensile steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated steel components; reuses original clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBushings:\u003c\/b\u003e Performance-grade red urethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/b\u003e Reduces body sway and prevents wheel lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-9606-0\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\u003eWhat's included in the kit?\u003c\/b\u003e The 7\/8\" steel bar, zinc-plated components, and red urethane bushings; it is designed to reuse the original clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does a front sway bar do?\u003c\/b\u003e It reduces body roll and prevents wheel lift during hard cornering for improved stability and road feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the bar made of?\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty 7\/8\" high-tensile steel with performance-grade red urethane bushings.\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-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll Air-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899680190579,"sku":"00-9606-0","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9606-0-500x457.jpg?v=1777274775","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-performance-front-sway-bar-7-8-steel-type-2-bus-1955-67-00-9606-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}