{"product_id":"forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-2-5-drop-link-pin-5-lug-double-drilled-5x130mm-5x205mm-22-2925-0","title":"EMPI Forged Drop Spindle Front Disc Kit | Link Pin Beetle\/Ghia 1954–65 | 2.5\" Drop, 5x130 \u0026 5x205 (22-2925-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Forged Drop Spindle Front Disc Brake Kit — 2.5\" Drop, Link Pin, 5-Lug Double-Drilled 5x130 \u0026amp; 5x205 (22-2925-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete front disc brake conversion kit with \u003cb\u003eforged drop spindles\u003c\/b\u003e for VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia \u003cb\u003elink pin\u003c\/b\u003e front suspension. Drops front ride height by \u003cb\u003e2.5\"\u003c\/b\u003e and upgrades to 5-lug double-drilled disc brake rotors in both Porsche-pattern 5x130mm and Wide-5 5x205mm bolt patterns simultaneously. EMPI part #22-2925-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit accomplishes two major front-end upgrades at once: a \u003cb\u003e2.5\" front drop\u003c\/b\u003e via the forged drop spindle geometry — lowering the front without modifying the front beam or torsion leaves — and a \u003cb\u003e5-lug double-drilled disc brake\u003c\/b\u003e conversion that replaces the stock 5-lug drum brakes with far more capable discs.\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 Type 1 (link pin front):\u003c\/b\u003e 1954–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (link pin front):\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerify your specific car carefully.\u003c\/b\u003e This kit requires the link pin (king pin) front beam. Will NOT fit ball joint front ends (1966 and later) or Super Beetle (MacPherson strut). Pressing out the original link and king pins is necessary when installing the new drop spindles. Confirm your specific car's compatibility with us before ordering on this high-value kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forged spindles are significantly stronger than stamped or cast equivalents — the right choice for a part that carries the full weight and braking load of the front end. The double-drilling lets you run period-correct Wide-5 steel wheels or modern Porsche-pattern wheels (BRM, Fuchs-style, etc.) without changing rotors.\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\u003e2.5\" front drop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lowers front ride height without modifying the beam or torsion leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-lug double-drilled disc brakes:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces stock 5-lug drums with discs and adds wheel compatibility with both Porsche (5x130mm) and VW Wide-5 (5x205mm) patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForged strength:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged steel spindles are stronger than stamped or cast alternatives.\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\u003eDrop:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 inches front ride height reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpindle:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged steel drop spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrake type:\u003c\/b\u003e Disc brake conversion (front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt patterns:\u003c\/b\u003e Double-drilled — 5x130mm (Porsche) and 5x205mm (Wide-5 VW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug count:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront end type:\u003c\/b\u003e Link pin (king pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-2925-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" forged drop spindles (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake rotors double-drilled 5x130mm (14x1.5mm threads) and 5x205mm (12x1.5mm threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake calipers and pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-style brake hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKF wheel bearings and grease seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust caps\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\u003eWill this fit ball joint or Super Beetle front ends?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This kit requires the link pin (king pin) front beam and will not fit ball joint front ends (1966 and later) or Super Beetle (MacPherson strut).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat bolt patterns does it support?\u003c\/b\u003e The rotors are double-drilled for both 5x130mm (Porsche) and 5x205mm (Wide-5 VW), so you can run either without changing rotors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat wheel size is required?\u003c\/b\u003e Minimum 15\" wheels; 14\" wheels are not compatible with the rotor diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be used with minimum 15\" wheels. 14\" wheels are not compatible with the rotor diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile (shorter) tires are required to clear the drop. Stock tire heights will rub at the top of suspension travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront track width increases by approximately 5\/8\" total (5\/16\" per side).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressing out the original link and king pins is required. New king\/link pins are available as separate parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf converting to 4-wheel disc brakes, a large-bore dual-circuit master cylinder is mandatory. We carry the Wilwood 1\" tandem master cylinder kit.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000406040691,"sku":"22-2925-0","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2925-0.jpg?v=1779083188","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-2-5-drop-link-pin-5-lug-double-drilled-5x130mm-5x205mm-22-2925-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}