King Spring Plate Bearing Retainers | VW Beetle, Bus & Ghia | Anodized 6061-T651 Aluminum (CH13)

King Spring Plate Bearing Retainers | VW Beetle, Bus & Karmann Ghia | 6061-T651 Aluminum

Lock your rear spring plate bushings in place with a precision-machined retainer set built for stock and Sway Away air-cooled VW suspensions. Manufactured from polished black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum (anodized, not painted) with mixed-metal bronze bushings for a clean, durable finish under your rear torsion housing.

Be sure to select the correct version for your spring plates: Sway Away 1.884" I.D. bushings or stock plates with 1.820" I.D. bearings.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years
• VW Bus (Type 2): All years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years

Key Features & Benefits

• Anodized, not painted: Polished black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum resists wear without paint that chips or adds thickness where the bushing rides.
• Mixed-metal bronze bushings: Bronze bushing material for a durable, smooth spring-plate interface.
• Two fitments offered: Choose Sway Away 1.884" I.D. bushings or stock 1.820" I.D. bearings to match your spring plates.
• Stock and Sway Away compatible: Made for both stock and Sway Away spring plates.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Polished black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum plates with bronze bushings
• Bushing/bearing options: Sway Away 1.884" I.D. or stock 1.820" I.D.
• Sold as: Set of 2 retainer plates only (bolts not included)
• Part Number: #CH13

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do these include mounting bolts? No — this listing is the 2 retainer plates only. If you need bolts, order the #CH14 Complete Kit, which includes the spring plates plus a set of 8 ARP 6-point stainless 10mm x 35mm bolts.
• Which version do I order? Choose Sway Away 1.884" I.D. bushings for Sway Away spring plates, or stock plates with 1.820" I.D. bearings for stock spring plates.
• My spring plates are painted — anything to watch for? Yes. If your spring plates are currently painted, remove the paint where the bushing rides, since the paint thickness affects the fit.

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