{"product_id":"jp-group-front-hub-nut-lock-plate-spindle-nut-retaining-plate-vw-beetle-1950-1965-karmann-ghia-porsche-356-356a-link-pin-oe-111-405-681-jp-8270-0","title":"JP Group Front Hub Nut Lock Plate (Spindle Nut Retaining Plate) | VW Beetle 1950–1965, Karmann Ghia \u0026 Porsche 356\/356A Link Pin | OE 111 405 681 (JP-8270-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Front Hub Nut Lock Plate (Spindle Nut Retaining Plate) | VW Beetle 1950–1965, Karmann Ghia \u0026amp; Porsche 356\/356A Link Pin | OE 111 405 681 (JP-8270-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8270-0 is the lock plate that sits between the two front wheel bearing (spindle) nuts on link-pin front ends and stops them loosening. EMPI lists the Porsche 356 1950–1955, 356A 1955–1959, VW Karmann Ghia 1958–1965 and Beetle 1950–1965. Replaces OE 111 405 681 (JP ref 8142000306). Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8270-0 · OE 111 405 681 · JP 8142000306 · UPC 707924526059\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle, link pin \/ king pin front end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1958–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia, link pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955–1959\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 356A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Bus, Type 3 1962–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther suppliers list it; not confirmed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall-joint Beetle, Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: uses clamp nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group, checked against the OE number. Where a row says \"not confirmed\", compare with your old part or ask us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8270-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE \/ cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 405 681\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8142000306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526059\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock plate for front spindle (hub) nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.25 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 2 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne lock plate\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel bearings and seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate sits between the inner adjusting nut and the outer lock nut on the spindle. Its tabs are bent over to lock the nuts. An old plate that has been bent back and forth can crack, and then the nuts can loosen and the bearing goes out of adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways fit a new plate when you repack or adjust the front wheel bearings. EMPI's description also mentions the 914, but the 914 does not use a link-pin front end; we list it by the fitment EMPI gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches. Its parts are sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, and EMPI is its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW or Porsche OE number and its JP Group reference, so you can check it against your old part, your parts book or the stamp on the original before you order. If you are not sure whether this part fits your car, send us your year, model, chassis number and engine code and we will check it for you before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet wheel bearing play with the inner nut as the service manual says.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new lock plate, then the outer nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend the tabs over the flats of both nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the wheel spins freely with no play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the torque values and procedures in a factory or Bentley service manual for your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1963 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists link-pin Beetles 1950–1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 356A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists the 356A 1955–1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1968 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Ball-joint cars use a clamp nut instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as 111 405 681?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists that OE number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne per side, two per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse my old plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot a good idea; fit a new one each time.\u003c\/p\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 \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-356\"\u003ePorsche 356 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-porsche\"\u003eAll Porsche Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® and Porsche® model names are trademarks of their owners. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen AG or Porsche AG. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100875423859,"sku":"JP-8270-0","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8142000306.jpg?v=1793698934","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-front-hub-nut-lock-plate-spindle-nut-retaining-plate-vw-beetle-1950-1965-karmann-ghia-porsche-356-356a-link-pin-oe-111-405-681-jp-8270-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}