Washburn's Metal IRS Torsion Tube Narrowing Sleeves | VW Type 1 | 6" x 2.250" O.D. (CH21)

Washburn's Metal IRS Torsion Tube Narrowing Sleeves — 6" x 2.250" O.D.

Narrowing a Type 1 IRS torsion housing? These alignment and reinforcement sleeves are the must-have piece that lets you re-join the cut tube with proper alignment and strength. At 6" long and 2.250" O.D., they're sized to slip the torsion tube and weld up clean.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1 IRS): All years
• VW Karmann Ghia (Type 1 IRS): All years

Confirmed fitment: VW Type 1 IRS torsion housing narrowing jobs. Confirm your tube O.D. matches before ordering.

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

These sleeves are a Washburn's Original — made in-house for air-cooled VW chassis builders who need the cut tube to stay true and strong.

Key Features & Benefits

• Alignment & reinforcement: Sleeves for narrowing IRS torsion tubes.
• Keeps the tube true: Holds the cut tube straight and strong when re-welded.
• Sized to fit: 6" length, 2.250" outside diameter — slips the torsion tube and welds up clean.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Torsion-tube narrowing sleeve (IRS, Type 1)
• Length: 6 in
• Outside Diameter: 2.250 in
• Part Number: CH21

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are these for? Reinforcing and aligning IRS Type 1 torsion tubes when you narrow them.
• What size tube do they fit? 2.250" O.D. — confirm your tube matches.

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