{"product_id":"empi-trailing-arm-lower-seal-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1966-1977-98-4043-b","title":"EMPI Trailing Arm Lower Seal — VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1966–1977 | EMPI #98-4043-B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI Ball Joint Lower Trailing Arm Seal for VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lower trailing arm seal from EMPI keeps dirt, moisture, and debris out of the front beam cross tube where the trailing arm passes through. Worn or cracked seals allow grit to contaminate the torsion leaf stacks and trailing arm bearings, accelerating wear and causing handling problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from oil-resistant automotive-grade rubber. Easy to install during trailing arm removal — a smart replacement any time you're doing front end work. Sold individually; most vehicles require two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOil-resistant rubber construction — resists heat and road chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeeps grit and moisture out of torsion leaf stack area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM-equivalent fitment for factory-style replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterchanges with VW OEM part number 131-405-129\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold individually (order 2 per vehicle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1): 1966–1977 (ball joint front end only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974 (ball joint front end only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with pre-1966 King Pin \/ Link Pin front ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with Super Beetle (1302\/1303) MacPherson strut models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150005239923,"sku":"98-4043-B","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4043-B.jpg?v=1794277842","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-trailing-arm-lower-seal-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1966-1977-98-4043-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}