{"product_id":"king-spring-plate-retainer-kit","title":"King Spring Plate Bearing Retainers | VW Beetle, Bus \u0026 Ghia | Anodized 6061-T651 Aluminum (CH13)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Spring Plate Bearing Retainers | VW Beetle, Bus \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia | 6061-T651 Aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLock your rear \u003cb\u003espring plate bushings\u003c\/b\u003e in place with a precision-machined retainer set built for stock and Sway Away air-cooled VW suspensions. Manufactured from \u003cb\u003epolished black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e (anodized, not painted) with \u003cb\u003emixed-metal bronze bushings\u003c\/b\u003e for a clean, durable finish under your rear torsion housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe sure to select the correct version\u003c\/b\u003e for your spring plates: \u003cb\u003eSway Away 1.884\" I.D. bushings\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003estock plates with 1.820\" I.D. bearings\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnodized, not painted:\u003c\/b\u003e Polished black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum resists wear without paint that chips or adds thickness where the bushing rides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMixed-metal bronze bushings:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze bushing material for a durable, smooth spring-plate interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo fitments offered:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose Sway Away 1.884\" I.D. bushings or stock 1.820\" I.D. bearings to match your spring plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock and Sway Away compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Made for both stock and Sway Away spring plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Polished black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum plates with bronze bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBushing\/bearing options:\u003c\/b\u003e Sway Away 1.884\" I.D. or stock 1.820\" I.D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Set of 2 retainer plates only (bolts not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these include mounting bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich version do I order?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMy spring plates are painted — anything to watch for?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. If your spring plates are currently painted, remove the paint where the bushing rides, since the paint thickness affects the fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild out your rear end with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e parts, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e components, or see everything for your platform in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42094142455923,"sku":"#CH13","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/s-l1600.jpg?v=1712306897","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/king-spring-plate-retainer-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}