Steering Box Clamp — Refurbished Original German | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia (#R33)

Short answer: This is the refurbished original German clamp that locks the steering box to the front beam on beam-front VW Beetles (link pin or ball joint) and all Karmann Ghias, finished in semi-gloss black powder coat; not confirmed for strut-front Super Beetles (#R33).

A loose or cracked steering box clamp lets the box creep on the beam, and that shows up as wander, a crooked wheel and play you can't adjust out. This is an original German steering box clamp — the piece that locks the steering box to the front beam — refurbished in-house and finished in semi-gloss black powder coat, ready to bolt on (#R33).

We start with genuine factory clamps rather than reproductions, because the original stamping fits the beam tube and the box casting the way VW intended.

Features

• Original German: a genuine factory clamp, not a reproduction
• Refurbished: cleaned and inspected before finishing
• Powder coated: semi-gloss black for a durable, factory-correct look
• Function: secures the steering box to the front axle beam

Fitment

• Confirmed: VW Beetle (Type 1) with the standard beam front end and steering box — 1949–1977
• Confirmed: VW Karmann Ghia — 1956–1974
• Not confirmed: Super Beetle with MacPherson strut front suspension — the steering box mounts differently. Ask us before ordering.

Specifications

• Part number: #R33
• Origin: Original German (OEM)
• Condition: Refurbished
• Finish: Semi-gloss black powder coat
• Weight: 250 g (about 0.55 lb)

Installation Notes

Mark the steering box position on the beam before you loosen the old clamp so your on-center point and toe setting stay where they were. Clean the beam tube where the clamp seats, fit the clamp, and snug the hardware evenly. Re-check steering play and alignment after the job.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does this clamp do? It holds the steering box to the upper tube of the front axle beam, so the box cannot shift or rotate under steering load.
• Which cars does it fit? Beetles with the standard link-pin or ball-joint beam front end and all Karmann Ghias. It is not confirmed for the strut-front Super Beetle.
• Is this new or original? Original German. We refurbish it and finish it in semi-gloss black powder coat, so it is a factory part, not a reproduction.
• What is the part number? Washburn's Metal #R33.
• How does it ship? Standard ground from our shop in Orange, California. No hazmat restrictions.

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