EMPI Total Urethane Suspension Conversion Kit — VW Beetle/Ghia/Thing 1966–1972 | EMPI #B2-2200-2
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- Vendor EMPI
- SKU B2-2200-2
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Stop fighting worn rubber bushings and upgrade your VW's entire suspension system in one shot. The EMPI Total Urethane Suspension Conversion Kit includes everything you need to replace all the rubber suspension bushings with long-lasting red urethane — no hunting down individual parts, no guessing compatibility. Urethane bushings are more durable than rubber, resist oil and chemicals, and dramatically tighten up the handling of your air-cooled VW.
Kit Covers the Full Conversion Including:
- Front axle beam urethane bushings (replaces needle roller bearings)
- Rear suspension plate "knobbly" bushings (1-7/8" and 1-3/4" ID)
- Rear suspension plate smooth 1-3/4" bushings
- IRS rear A-arm bushings (where applicable)
Fitment:
- 1966–1972 VW Standard Beetle
- 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia
- 1973–1974 VW Thing (Type 181)
Note: This kit is for BALL JOINT front end models only. For 1959–1965 King Pin models, see EMPI part B2-2200-1.
Specifications:
- Material: Red urethane
- Color: Red
- Sold As: Complete Kit (boxed)
- Weight: 5.6 lbs
- Dimensions: 8.75 x 7.75 x 7.25 in
- UPC: 707924458909
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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