{"product_id":"premium-rebuilt-german-steering-box-vw-type-1","title":"Rebuilt German VW Steering Box — Standard Cover | Type 1 Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1961–1977 (113415061C-STD)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebuilt German VW Steering Box — Standard Cover | Type 1 Beetle \u0026amp; Ghia 1961–1977\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same professional rebuild as our billet-cover box — at a lower price, with the original-style cast top cover. If you want a tight, factory-fresh steering feel and authentic German hardware but don't need the polished CNC billet upgrade, this is your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a \u003cb\u003egenuine German housing\u003c\/b\u003e (marked with the VW logo), every unit is fully overhauled to eliminate the slop and play that creep into aging steering systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoosing between this and our billet-cover box?\u003c\/b\u003e Both get the identical internal rebuild. This standard-cover version saves you money; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/precision-rebuilt-german-steering-box-with-polished-cnc-billet-top-cover\"\u003eCNC Billet Cover version\u003c\/a\u003e adds a polished billet aluminum top plate that holds more constant pressure on the internals for play that stays gone longer. Building a pre-1961 car instead? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/early-vw-type-1-rebuilt-german-steering-box-pre-1961-beetle-ghia\"\u003eEarly Pre-1961 Worm \u0026amp; Roller box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot for Super Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e (MacPherson strut front end uses a different system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Machining:\u003c\/b\u003e Input shaft, sector shaft, and worm gear are polished and lathe-machined to remove all pitting for a smooth, catch-free rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Hardware Refresh:\u003c\/b\u003e All internal bearings and cups replaced with new, high-quality components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing Restoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German casting sand-blasted and refinished for a clean, professional appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeak Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e New seals on both input and sector shafts, plus a new sector shaft bushing to prevent leaks and side-to-side play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-assembled and filled with \u003cb\u003e00 Grease (Corn Header Grease)\u003c\/b\u003e — the gold standard for vintage steering boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinal Calibration:\u003c\/b\u003e Bench-tested and adjusted to factory spec for \u003cb\u003ezero play on center\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 113415061C-STD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Original-style cast cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German casting (VW logo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLubricant:\u003c\/b\u003e 00 Grease (Corn Header Grease), pre-filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Professionally rebuilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the $650 box?\u003c\/b\u003e Only the top cover. This one uses the original-style cast cover; the billet version adds a CNC-machined billet aluminum top plate for extra rigidity. The internal rebuild is identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a core exchange?\u003c\/b\u003e Outright purchase — ships ready to install. Ask us about our Core Exchange Program if you'd like credit for your old box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No — Super Beetles use a different strut-type front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, with basic VW front-end experience. Bolts in using factory hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefreshing your front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Suspension\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eThe Washburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44294051922035,"sku":"113415061C-STD","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/IMG-0813_d33bfb46-5e15-408c-8483-a6bc762d21d4.png?v=1770707383","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/premium-rebuilt-german-steering-box-vw-type-1","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}