{"product_id":"r53l-late-ball-joint-spindles-1968-1977-original-german-part-refurbished-powdercoated-copy","title":"Late Ball Joint Spindles | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia Late '68–1977 | Refurbished German, 12mm, Powder Coated","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eLate Ball Joint Spindles | Refurbished Original German | Late 1968–1977\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your front end back to spec with these \u003cb\u003erefurbished original German ball joint spindles\u003c\/b\u003e for the late \u003cb\u003eVW Beetle and Karmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e. Each spindle is \u003cb\u003einspected, media blasted, and powder coated\u003c\/b\u003e for a clean, durable finish. Built for the \u003cb\u003elate ball joint\u003c\/b\u003e front end with the \u003cb\u003e12mm tie rod hole\u003c\/b\u003e. Available as a pair or individually.\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 Late 1968–1977 (late ball joint, 12mm tie rod pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1968–1977 (late ball joint, 12mm tie rod pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cb\u003eoriginal German spindles\u003c\/b\u003e that we refurbish in-house — inspected, media blasted, and powder coated — so you get a genuine core with a fresh, corrosion-resistant finish.\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 Cores:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine factory spindles, not reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefurbished:\u003c\/b\u003e Inspected and media blasted before finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowder Coated:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, durable, corrosion-resistant finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12mm Tie Rod Hole:\u003c\/b\u003e Correct late ball joint pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePair or Single:\u003c\/b\u003e Buy as a pair or individually by side.\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\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e #R53A (pair), #R53D (driver's side), #R53P (passenger's side)\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 Media blasted and powder coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTie Rod Hole:\u003c\/b\u003e 12mm (late ball joint)\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\u003eAre these sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Both — available as a pair (#R53A) or individually as driver's side (#R53D) or passenger's side (#R53P).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat tie rod hole size do these use?\u003c\/b\u003e 12mm — these are the late ball joint spindles for late 1968–1977 Beetle and Karmann Ghia.\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\u003eRefresh your front end with more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e parts, or browse everything for your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"#53A Pair","offer_id":43129348391027,"sku":"#R54A","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#R53D Driver's Side","offer_id":43129348423795,"sku":"#R54D","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#53P Passenger Side","offer_id":43129348456563,"sku":"#R54P","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250313_171726A.jpg?v=1742414842","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r53l-late-ball-joint-spindles-1968-1977-original-german-part-refurbished-powdercoated-copy","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}