{"product_id":"febi-king-pin-set-porsche-356-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1949-1965-22-3015-0","title":"Febi King Pin Set | VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia, Porsche 356 (1949–1965) | German OE Front Beam Rebuild (22-3015-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFebi King Pin Set — Porsche 356, VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number: 22-3015-0 | Manufacturer: Febi Bilstein (Germany) | OE Reference: 111-498-021GR | UPC: 707924548556 | Sold Per Set.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (link pin \/ king pin front beam):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia (link pin \/ king pin front beam):\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 356 (Pre-A, A, B, and C):\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1963 — verify against your vehicle's specific build year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Febi?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.529 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\" × 4\" × 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardened steel pins, bronze bushings (German manufacture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-3015-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-498-021GR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924548556\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete set for one side — order two sets for a full vehicle rebuild\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\u003eIs this a complete set?\u003c\/b\u003e It is a complete set for one side — order two sets for a full vehicle rebuild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I install this at home?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShould I replace both sides?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — always replace king pins in pairs (left and right), even if only one side feels loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a service-level repair.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways replace king pins in pairs (left and right) — even if only one side feels loose. Mismatched wear creates handling and tire-wear issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperly grease all components on assembly with quality chassis grease. Front beam zerk fittings should be greased as part of regular maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your front end professionally aligned after any king pin work.\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\u003eShop related parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-356\"\u003ePorsche 356\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Febi Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44936588918899,"sku":"22-3015-0","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-3015-0_2-2.jpg?v=1778171623","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/febi-king-pin-set-porsche-356-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1949-1965-22-3015-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}