{"product_id":"german-ball-joint-beam-bare","title":"Original German VW Ball Joint Front Beam | 1966–1977 Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia | Refurbished, Sold Bare (#R51)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal German VW Ball Joint Front Beam | Refurbished, Bare (#R51)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eoriginal German\u003c\/b\u003e ball joint front beam, fully \u003cb\u003erefurbished\u003c\/b\u003e and ready to build. Sourced from 1966–1977 Standard Beetles, media blasted, and \u003cb\u003esold bare\u003c\/b\u003e — no arms, spindles, or hardware. A solid foundation for a correct front-end restoration or custom build.\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 (ball joint front):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (ball joint front):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source, media blast, and refurbish original German chassis components in-house, giving you a genuine factory beam prepped and ready to build.\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\u003eGenuine German Beam:\u003c\/b\u003e Original factory ball joint front beam, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Refurbished:\u003c\/b\u003e Media blasted and prepped, ready to build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold Bare:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied without arms, spindles, or hardware — a clean foundation for your build.\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German, refurbished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Bare beam (no arms, spindles, or hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R51\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\u003eDoes this include arms, spindles, or hardware?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it is sold bare as a clean beam foundation for your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat condition is the beam in?\u003c\/b\u003e Original German, media blasted and refurbished, ready to build.\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\u003eBuilding a ball joint front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e, and parts for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42921787555955,"sku":"#R51","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250313_153837A_d502317d-e576-4442-badd-45b6e98d83b2.jpg?v=1742410112","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/german-ball-joint-beam-bare","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}