{"product_id":"irs-axle-torsion-housing-narrowing-sleeves-type-1","title":"Washburn's Metal IRS Torsion Tube Narrowing Sleeves | VW Type 1 | 6\" x 2.250\" O.D. (CH21)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal IRS Torsion Tube Narrowing Sleeves — 6\" x 2.250\" O.D.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrowing a Type 1 IRS torsion housing? These \u003cb\u003ealignment and reinforcement sleeves\u003c\/b\u003e are the must-have piece that lets you re-join the cut tube with proper alignment and strength. At \u003cb\u003e6\" long and 2.250\" O.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, they're sized to slip the torsion tube and weld up clean.\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 IRS):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (Type 1 IRS):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed fitment: VW Type 1 IRS torsion housing narrowing jobs. Confirm your tube O.D. matches before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sleeves are a \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Original\u003c\/b\u003e — made in-house for air-cooled VW chassis builders who need the cut tube to stay true and strong.\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\u003eAlignment \u0026amp; reinforcement:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleeves for narrowing IRS torsion tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeeps the tube true:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds the cut tube straight and strong when re-welded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSized to fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\" length, 2.250\" outside diameter — slips the torsion tube and welds up clean.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Torsion-tube narrowing sleeve (IRS, Type 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutside Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.250 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e CH21\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\u003eWhat are these for?\u003c\/b\u003e Reinforcing and aligning IRS Type 1 torsion tubes when you narrow them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat size tube do they fit?\u003c\/b\u003e 2.250\" O.D. — confirm your tube matches.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/axles\"\u003eAxles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41143308058739,"sku":"CH21","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240716_173906.jpg?v=1721509497","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/irs-axle-torsion-housing-narrowing-sleeves-type-1","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}