{"product_id":"r32-late-pitman-arm-factory-german-powdercoated-both-big-small-hole-versions","title":"Late Steering Pitman Arm | 1969–1977 VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia | Refurbished Original German (#r32)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eLate Steering Pitman Arm (Drop Arm) — Refurbished Original German | 1969–1977 VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore precise, factory-correct steering geometry with a \u003cb\u003erefurbished original German late-style pitman arm\u003c\/b\u003e (drop arm) for the 1969–1977 VW Type 1. Each arm is a genuine German part that has been stripped, inspected, and refinished — not a cast reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cb\u003esmall-hole\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003elarge-hole\u003c\/b\u003e versions to match your steering box; see the product photos for the difference.\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 1969–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1977\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 source genuine German OEM steering arms, then strip, inspect, and powder coat each one semi-gloss black so it goes on looking and performing like new.\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 OEM part, not a reproduction casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefurbished:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped, inspected, and powder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo versions:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose small-hole or large-hole to suit your application\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Late-style steering pitman arm (drop arm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished original German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #r32\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\u003eWhat is the difference between the small-hole and large-hole versions?\u003c\/b\u003e They differ at the mounting hole — compare the product photos to match the version to your steering setup.\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\u003eKeep your front end tight and true with more from our catalog: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"0.0 \/ 0.0","offer_id":42863619407987,"sku":"#r32","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250213_174749a_d3be23eb-4fb4-423e-8f54-e1c2acdc24c7.jpg?v=1741308905","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r32-late-pitman-arm-factory-german-powdercoated-both-big-small-hole-versions","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}