{"product_id":"oem-vw-irs-rear-shock-tower-repair-sections-1969-1979","title":"OEM VW IRS Rear Shock Tower Repair Section | Beetle, Super Beetle \u0026 Ghia | German Steel (Left\/Right)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOEM VW IRS Rear Shock Tower Repair Sections | Genuine German Steel (1969–1979)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRepair your chassis with genuine German steel.\u003c\/b\u003e These original IRS rear shock tower sections are harvested from donor vehicles to provide a structural, factory-correct solution for rusted or damaged mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect for all \u003cb\u003eIndependent Rear Suspension (IRS)\u003c\/b\u003e models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Sedan \u0026amp; Convertible):\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1968 Auto-Stick\u003c\/b\u003e models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal German sections carry the superior gauge and factory geometry that thin aftermarket reproductions can't match, so your suspension mounting points stay exactly as the factory intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal German (OEM):\u003c\/b\u003e Superior gauge and fitment compared to thin aftermarket reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeld-Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision cut to a functional length, media blasted to bare metal, and finished in a high-quality powder coat primer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected:\u003c\/b\u003e Guaranteed to be structurally sound with no rot or damage to the shock mounts or trailing arm brackets.\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\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine Original German (OEM) donor sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Media blasted to bare metal, powder coat primer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Single section — choose Left or Right.\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\u003eIs welding required to install this?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — professional welding and fabrication are required for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these original German parts?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — they are original German (OEM) sections harvested from donor vehicles, not aftermarket reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I get both sides?\u003c\/b\u003e No — each unit is a single section; select Left or Right when ordering.\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\u003eRebuilding a rear end? Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE)","offer_id":44459191599219,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE)","offer_id":44459191631987,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/B325D040-11CA-4EE7-8BB7-80B596A4E11D.jpg?v=1773819696","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/oem-vw-irs-rear-shock-tower-repair-sections-1969-1979","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}