Front Crossmember Brace — Porsche 911 (JP-1780-0)

If your early 911's front end feels vague under hard cornering, a tired or cracked crossmember brace is often the hidden culprit. This front crossmember brace ties the front suspension mounting points back together and restores the chassis rigidity Porsche engineered in, so steering inputs stay sharp and predictable. JP Group part JP-1780-0.

Features

• Reinforces the front suspension crossmember area for tighter, more consistent steering feel
• Steel construction to match OE form and fitment
• Direct bolt-in replacement — no modification required
• Restores factory chassis geometry on cars with fatigue or prior damage

Fitment

Confirmed: Porsche 911 (1965–1989). JP Group part number JP-1780-0.

Specifications

• Part number: JP-1780-0
• Position: Front
• Material: Steel
• Shipping weight: ~3 lb (estimated — verify against supplier data)
• Boxed dimensions: ~24 x 6 x 4 in (estimated)

Questions & Answers

Does this fit my Porsche 911? Yes — it fits the Porsche 911 (1965–1989).

Which models does it fit? The Porsche 911 across 1965–1989. JP Group part JP-1780-0.

What's the part number? JP Group JP-1780-0, which also serves as the interchange reference.

How does it ship? Standard ground shipping — no hazmat restrictions.

Where can I buy it? Right here from Washburn's Metal — air-cooled Porsche & VW metal-fabrication and parts specialists in Orange, CA.

Fit Confidence

JP Group is a long-established European supplier of OE-style replacement parts for air-cooled Porsche models, and Washburn's Metal stocks this line specifically because of its consistent fit against factory tolerances. As with any exhaust, brake, heating, or chassis component on a 40-60 year old car, inspect surrounding hardware, gaskets, and fasteners at install time — a part this age-appropriate is only as good as the mounting points it bolts to.

The Washburn's Metal Difference

Washburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW & Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.

⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.