{"product_id":"jp-group-steering-damper-bushing-vw-beetle-bus-113425117-jp-8285-0","title":"JP Group Steering Damper Bushing, Rubber | VW Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | OE 113 425 117 (JP-8285-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Steering Damper Bushing, Rubber | VW Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 \u0026amp; Thing | OE 113 425 117 (JP-8285-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8285-0 is the rubber bushing pressed into the eye of the steering damper (steering shock) on air-cooled VWs. EMPI lists it for the Karmann Ghia 1955–1974, Type 3 1966–1973, Thing 1973–1974, 411\/412 and more; Beetle and Bus also use OE 113 425 117. JP Group ref. 8145050106. 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\u003e1955–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 Fastback \u0026amp; Squareback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\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\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW 411 \/ 412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle, Super Beetle \u0026amp; Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame OE 113 425 117 per other catalogs; EMPI list is cut off — confirm\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-8285-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 425 117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8145050106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526202\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\u003eSteering damper eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (2 per damper)\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\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 3 x 1 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 rubber steering damper bushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: Steering damper, sleeve, bolts or nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steering damper soaks up kickback from the road before it reaches the steering wheel. If its rubber bushings are cracked or gone, the damper rattles in its mounts, clunks over bumps and stops damping, so the car feels nervous and you get more shimmy. A new damper is often sold without bushings, and many old dampers are fine except for the rubber. A pair of these is a cheap way to cure the rattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the damper and press the old bushing and its sleeve out of the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little rubber-safe lube or soapy water helps the new bushing go in; avoid petroleum grease, which softens rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse the inner sleeve if it is in good shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the damper bolts to factory specification with the wheels pointed straight ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace both bushings in the damper at the same time.\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-8285-0 fit my 1967 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Beetle uses the same OE 113 425 117 per other catalogs, but EMPI's fitment list is cut off. Compare your old bushing if unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 1955–1974 Karmann Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo per damper, one at each end. It is sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 113 425 117?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group lists 113 425 117 as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBus steering dampers use 113 425 117 per other catalogs; confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the damper included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the bushing only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a new JP Group part.\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\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 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":67100883615859,"sku":"JP-8285-0","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8145050106.jpg?v=1793699335","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-steering-damper-bushing-vw-beetle-bus-113425117-jp-8285-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}