{"product_id":"empi-urethane-front-control-arm-bushing-kit-15-piece-vw-super-beetle-1971-1973-16-5107-0","title":"EMPI Urethane Front Control Arm Bushing Kit — 15-Piece with Grease | VW Super Beetle 1971–1973 (16-5107-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Urethane Front Control Arm Bushing Kit — Super Beetle 1971–1973 (16-5107-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1971–73 Super Beetle that wanders, clunks over bumps, or shimmies at speed very often has tired front control-arm and sway-bar bushings. The rubber squashes, the arm moves, and the alignment walks away. EMPI \u003cb\u003e16-5107-0\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003e15-piece urethane bushing kit with grease\u003c\/b\u003e that replaces those soft rubber pieces. It firms up the front end and holds the alignment where you set it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUrethane, not rubber:\u003c\/b\u003e less flex under braking and cornering, so steering is more precise and the alignment stays put.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e15-piece kit:\u003c\/b\u003e covers the front control-arm and sway (strut) bar bushing locations in one box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrease included:\u003c\/b\u003e urethane has to be greased at install, or it squeaks. The grease is in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShimmy fix:\u003c\/b\u003e worn front bushings are a common cause of Super Beetle shimmy, so start here before chasing the steering box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine EMPI:\u003c\/b\u003e sold by an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit fits the \u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle (Type 1 1302\/1303) strut front suspension, 1971–1973\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Super Beetle sedan and convertible, US model years 1971–1973 (EMPI application data: Type 1 1302\/03 to 07\/1973; JBugs and SoCal Auto Parts list 1971–73).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDEALER-LISTED:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI's data also lists VW Buggy 08\/1969–07\/1971 and VW Baja 08\/1969–07\/1973 on the matching Super Beetle front suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT CONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e 1974–1979 Super Beetle and convertible, standard torsion-beam Beetles, Karmann Ghia, and Bus. Check your control arm and sway bar mounts if the car is a 1974 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 16-5107-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e urethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 pieces plus grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e front control arm and sway (strut) bar bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e 15-Piece Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924350791\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 x 9 x 2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the car on stands under the body, not the control arms, and get the arm and sway bar out cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush or cut out the old rubber, and clean the bores and sleeves back to bare, rust-free metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease every urethane contact surface with the supplied grease. Dry urethane squeaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the pivot bolts with the car at ride height, then get a front-end alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1972 VW Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. EMPI lists this kit for the Type 1 1302 \/ 1303 Super Beetle to 07\/1973, which covers US model years 1971–1973.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a 1974–1979 Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e We don't list it for those years. The 1974-and-later front control arm and sway bar mounting changed, so check your car first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a standard (torsion-beam) Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It is for the Super Beetle strut front suspension. Beam-front Beetles use different bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 16-5107-0 (often listed as EMPI 16-5107). UPC 707924350791.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit?\u003c\/b\u003e 15 urethane pieces with grease. Dealers describe split bushings and sleeves for the inner control-arm mounts and for the sway (strut) bar, plus the strut-bar-to-chassis bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e As a normal parcel (1.16 lb, 12 x 9 x 2 in). It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, and this is a genuine EMPI part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTightening up a Super Beetle front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI Parts\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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