{"product_id":"jp-group-shock-absorber-mount-bushing-front-lower-vw-beetle-1966-1979-karmann-ghia-1966-1974-thing-1973-1974-oe-111-413-381-a-jp-8271-0","title":"JP Group Shock Absorber Mount Bushing, Front Lower | VW Beetle 1966–1979, Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 \u0026 Thing 1973–1974 | OE 111 413 381 A (JP-8271-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Shock Absorber Mount Bushing, Front Lower | VW Beetle 1966–1979, Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 \u0026amp; Thing 1973–1974 | OE 111 413 381 A (JP-8271-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8271-0 is the rubber bushing for the lower eye of the front shock absorber. EMPI lists the VW Beetle 1966–1979, Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 and Thing 1973–1974, all front lower. It replaces OE 111 413 381 A (JP ref 8142150100). Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8271-0 · OE 111 413 381 A · JP 8142150100 · UPC 707924526066\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\u003e1966–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle, torsion-beam front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront lower shock. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront lower. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront lower. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle 1967–79 rear sway bar, Bay Bus rear lower shock, Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed by other suppliers for the same OE number; not confirmed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Beetle front strut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit\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-8271-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE \/ cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 413 381 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8142150100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526066\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront, lower shock eye\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 2 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 shock mount bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn shock bushings make the front end knock over bumps and let the shock move in its mount, so it does not damp as it should. Old rubber also cracks and falls out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the bushings any time you fit new shocks, unless the shocks come with them.\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\u003eSupport the car safely and remove the shock bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress out the old bushing and clean the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little rubber lube helps the new bushing go in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the bolt with the car at ride height so the rubber is not pre-loaded.\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 1970 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 1966–1979 Beetles, front lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot the front strut. EMPI lists torsion-beam cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the 1973–1974 Thing front lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as 111 413 381 A?\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\u003eUsually one per shock eye; check your shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new.\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\/vw-thing\"\u003eVW Thing Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled 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. 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