Febi King Pin Set | VW Beetle & Ghia, Porsche 356 (1949–1965) | German OE Front Beam Rebuild (22-3015-0)

Febi King Pin Set — Porsche 356, VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia

Part Number: 22-3015-0 | Manufacturer: Febi Bilstein (Germany) | OE Reference: 111-498-021GR | UPC: 707924548556 | Sold Per Set. When the front end of a Porsche 356, early Beetle, or Karmann Ghia gets sloppy, it almost always traces back to worn king pins and bushings. The Febi King Pin Set is the German-made answer — the same brand that supplies the OE replacement market in Europe, with the precision, hardness, and material spec these classic front ends were designed around. If you're rebuilding a link-pin front beam, this is the kit that goes back together right.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (link pin / king pin front beam): 1949–1965
• Karmann Ghia (link pin / king pin front beam): 1956–1965
• Porsche 356 (Pre-A, A, B, and C): 1950–1963 — verify against your vehicle's specific build year

Why Choose Febi?

Febi Bilstein has been an OE-grade German parts supplier for over 175 years. Their king pin sets are manufactured to the same tolerances the original German factory parts were built to — material hardness, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy that cheap aftermarket sets simply cannot match. For a Porsche 356 or a museum-quality Beetle restoration, this is the level of part you want going into the front end.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 0.529 lbs
• Dimensions: 4" × 4" × 2"
• Material: Hardened steel pins, bronze bushings (German manufacture)
• Part Number: 22-3015-0
• OE Reference: 111-498-021GR
• UPC: 707924548556
• Sold As: Complete set for one side — order two sets for a full vehicle rebuild

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a complete set? It is a complete set for one side — order two sets for a full vehicle rebuild.
• Can I install this at home? King pin replacement is a service-level repair requiring pressing the pins and reaming the new bushings to spec. If you've never done one, use a proper press and reamer or bring it to a shop.
• Should I replace both sides? Yes — always replace king pins in pairs (left and right), even if only one side feels loose.

Installation

• This is a service-level repair. King pin replacement requires pressing the old pins out, reaming the new bushings to spec after installation, and properly setting the cotter-keyed retaining hardware. If you've never done one, this is not the job to learn on — bring it to a shop or use a proper press and reamer.
• Always replace king pins in pairs (left and right) — even if only one side feels loose. Mismatched wear creates handling and tire-wear issues.
• Inspect the spindle bores and beam tubes for wear before installing new pins. If the beam itself is worn out of round, new pins won't fix the problem.
• Properly grease all components on assembly with quality chassis grease. Front beam zerk fittings should be greased as part of regular maintenance.
• Have your front end professionally aligned after any king pin work.

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⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.