{"product_id":"german-oem-ball-joint-beam-fully-restored-spindle-to-spindle","title":"Restored German OEM Ball Joint Beam | VW Beetle 1966–1977 \u0026 Ghia 1966–1974 | Spindle-to-Spindle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestored German OEM Ball Joint Beam | VW Beetle 1966–1977 \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 | Spindle-to-Spindle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your restoration with the structural integrity only a genuine German core can provide. This isn't a thin-walled reproduction — it's a heavy-duty, German-engineered front beam, meticulously stripped and rebuilt for the purist who demands safety and longevity.\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):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977 (ball joint front end era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery beam is built from a genuine German OEM core and rebuilt in-house through a documented restoration process, so you get factory-grade steel with a fresh, road-ready finish.\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\u003ePrecision Inspection:\u003c\/b\u003e Every core is measured for perfect straightness and structural integrity — if it isn't perfect, it doesn't make the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Beams are fully dismantled, washed, dipped, and media blasted to white metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardinal Semi-Gloss Powder Coat for high UV protection and durability against road debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeaf Pack Blueprinting:\u003c\/b\u003e Both leaf packs are disassembled and cleaned; each spring is wire-wheeled and inspected for cracks, and only perfect leaves are reassembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady to Bolt On:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold spindle-to-spindle, ready to accept your braking system.\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\u003eBeam Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArms \u0026amp; Spindles:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German, inspected \u0026amp; powder coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBall Joints:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium high-grade Italian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-coated German grub screws \u0026amp; nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete spindle-to-spindle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Freight only due to weight and size; local pickup available in Orange, CA\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 genuine German beam or a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e 100% genuine German OEM. We start with original German factory ball-joint cores, inspect them for straightness, then media blast and powder coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this come ready to install on my chassis?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Sold spindle-to-spindle - includes the beam, both upper and lower arms, the spindles, new Italian ball joints, and zinc-coated grub screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat years and models does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e It fits VW Type 1 Beetle 1966-1977 and Karmann Ghia 1966-1974 - anything with a ball-joint front suspension (drum or disc).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy German OEM instead of new aftermarket?\u003c\/b\u003e Original German steel is thicker-walled and more dimensionally consistent than current reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship at 155 lbs?\u003c\/b\u003e Due to weight and length, the beam ships via freight (LTL). Local pickup is also available at our shop in Orange, California.\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\u003eRefresh your front end: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44441230475379,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/BallJointBeamGerman.png?v=1773123927","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/german-oem-ball-joint-beam-fully-restored-spindle-to-spindle","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}