{"product_id":"r31-early-pitman-arm-factory-german-powdercoated","title":"Early Steering Pitman Arm (Drop Arm) | VW Beetle 1950–1965 | Refurbished German, Two Versions (#R31)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle Early Steering Pitman Arm (Drop Arm) | Refurbished Original German (1950–1965)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eoriginal German refurbished steering pitman arm (drop arm)\u003c\/b\u003e for the early VW Beetle. Each arm is \u003cb\u003estripped, inspected, and powder coated\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cb\u003etwo versions\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e#R31-28mm\u003c\/b\u003e for 1950–1961 with the larger 28mm splined hole, and the 1962–1965 style with a smaller spline. Select the correct version for your year.\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 (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with \u003cb\u003eoriginal German\u003c\/b\u003e arms and \u003cb\u003estrip, inspect, and powder coat\u003c\/b\u003e each one for a clean, durable finish ready to install.\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:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine factory drop arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefurbished:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped, inspected, and powder coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo Versions:\u003c\/b\u003e 28mm spline (1950–1961) or smaller spline (1962–1965).\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 Original German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished (stripped, inspected, powder coated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersions:\u003c\/b\u003e #R31-28mm (1950–1961, 28mm spline) \/ 1962–1965 (smaller spline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R31\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\u003eWhich version do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e #R31-28mm has the larger 28mm splined hole and fits 1950–1961; the 1962–1965 style uses a smaller spline. Select by your year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat condition are these?\u003c\/b\u003e Original German arms — stripped, inspected, and powder coated.\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\u003eMore front-end parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"40.00 \/ 40.00","offer_id":42943848185971,"sku":"#R31","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250213_174327AA_c5e4490a-5e09-4c79-ab2e-aef4d3e541ed.jpg?v=1741308859","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r31-early-pitman-arm-factory-german-powdercoated","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}