{"product_id":"jp-group-new-steering-box-super-beetle-1971-1974-133415061c-jp-8280-0","title":"JP Group New Steering Box (Steering Gear) | VW Super Beetle 1971–1974 | OE 133 415 061 C (JP-8280-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group New Steering Box (Steering Gear) | VW Super Beetle 1971–1974 | OE 133 415 061 C (JP-8280-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8280-0 is a new steering box (worm-and-roller steering gear) for the 1971–1974 VW Super Beetle, the years before VW switched the Super Beetle to rack-and-pinion. It replaces VW OE 133 415 061 C (JP Group ref. 8144200200). It does not fit standard Beetles or 1975–1979 Super Beetles. Sold each.\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\u003e1971–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle sedan \u0026amp; convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI; steering box front end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses rack-and-pinion steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse the 113 415 061 C box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8280-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133 415 061 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8144200200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorm-and-roller steering gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew (not rebuilt)\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 14 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 x 10 x 8 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: One new steering box assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: Pitman (drop) arm, tie rods, steering coupler (rag joint), mounting bolts or the steering damper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA worn steering box is the usual cause of a Super Beetle that wanders on the freeway, needs constant correction, or has a dead spot and play at the wheel. Boxes also leak oil from the sector shaft seal and develop tight spots. Adjusting a worn box only hides the wear for a while, and good used early Super Beetle boxes are getting scarce. Note the part numbers carefully: the 1971–74 Super Beetle box (133 415 061) is not the same as the standard Beetle box (113 415 061), and the 1975–79 Super Beetle has a rack instead. This JP Group box is a new unit with the correct Super Beetle mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your car is a 1971–1974 Super Beetle with a steering box, not a rack, before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the steering coupler and pitman arm position before removal so the steering wheel stays centered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the steering coupler (rag joint), tie rod ends and idler\/damper while the box is out; worn linkage will feel like a bad box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the box's oil level before installation and top up with the gear oil the workshop manual specifies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the mounting and pitman arm fasteners to factory specification, then have the front-end alignment checked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the JP-8280-0 fit my 1973 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is listed for the 1971–1974 Super Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 1976 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1975–1979 Super Beetles use rack-and-pinion steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a standard (non-Super) Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Standard Beetles and Karmann Ghias use the 113 415 061 box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 133 415 061 C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group lists 133 415 061 C as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new or rebuilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew. It is not a rebuilt core, and no core charge applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the pitman arm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Reuse your pitman (drop) arm if it is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the steering coupler, tie rods and steering damper; replace anything worn while the box is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100881453171,"sku":"JP-8280-0","price":444.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8144200203.jpg?v=1793699229","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-new-steering-box-super-beetle-1971-1974-133415061c-jp-8280-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}