{"product_id":"jaycee-type-4-spring-plate-retainer-black","title":"JayCee Billet Type 4 Spring Plate Retainer - Black | VW Bus \u0026 Beetle IRS | Billet Aluminum (JC-2291-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eJayCee Billet Type 4 Spring Plate Retainer - Black Anodized\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your rear suspension with an authentic \u003cb\u003eJayCee Type 4 Spring Plate Retainer\u003c\/b\u003e in black. Precision \u003cb\u003eCNC-machined billet aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e for Type 4 VW air-cooled suspension applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979 (Type 4 engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979 (IRS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillet Aluminum:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined from billet aluminum for strength and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack Anodized:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable black anodized finish.\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\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e JayCee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e JC-2291-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor\/Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Black anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e Suspension \/ Spring Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 4 air-cooled\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 finish is this spring plate retainer?\u003c\/b\u003e It is black anodized billet aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is this retainer designed for?\u003c\/b\u003e It is designed for Type 4 VW air-cooled suspension applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is CNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum stock, which is why restorers and builders specify JayCee chassis hardware by name over stamped-steel factory-style replacements — the billet construction resists the corrosion and fatigue that eventually take out OEM-style parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm fit against your specific chassis before final installation and torque fasteners to a snug, even preload. Anti-seize on threaded fasteners is good practice on any aluminum-to-steel connection exposed to weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an aftermarket upgrade rather than a reproduction of the stamped-steel factory piece, this JayCee part is built to outlast and outperform the OEM original while remaining a straightforward bolt-on for anyone comfortable with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery JayCee billet piece is CNC-cut to close tolerances and finished in-house, so what arrives is ready to bolt on without hand-fitting or secondary machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a stock rebuild or a full performance engine, this part is sized and finished to match the rest of a correctly detailed air-cooled VW build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse related parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jaycee\"\u003eJayCee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eVW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Prop 65 WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JayCee","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45026834481267,"sku":"JC-2291-0","price":315.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JC-2291-0.jpg?v=1779473512","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jaycee-type-4-spring-plate-retainer-black","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}