{"product_id":"front-crossmember-brace-porsche-911","title":"Front Crossmember Brace — Porsche 911 (JP-1780-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces the front suspension crossmember area for tighter, more consistent steering feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction to match OE form and fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-in replacement — no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores factory chassis geometry on cars with fatigue or prior damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirmed: Porsche 911 (1965–1989). JP Group part number JP-1780-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: JP-1780-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: ~3 lb (estimated — verify against supplier data)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: ~24 x 6 x 4 in (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Porsche 911?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it fits the Porsche 911 (1965–1989).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich models does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Porsche 911 across 1965–1989. JP Group part JP-1780-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-1780-0, which also serves as the interchange reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard ground shipping — no hazmat restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Right here from Washburn's Metal — air-cooled Porsche \u0026amp; VW metal-fabrication and parts specialists in Orange, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFit Confidence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJP 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45264105930867,"sku":"JP-1780-0","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/1640050100-scaled.jpg?v=1784480185","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/front-crossmember-brace-porsche-911","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}