Topline Sway Bar Hardware Kit with Bushings | VW Super Beetle 1971–1973 | 4130 Chrome-Moly (87-0321)
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- Vendor Topline Performance
- SKU 87-0321
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Fits
- 1971-1973|VW|Super Beetle
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Topline Sway Bar Hardware Kit with Bushings — 4130 Chrome-Moly | VW Super Beetle 1971–1973 (87-0321)
Missing washers, chewed-up bushings or a mismatched pile of nuts at the ends of the front sway bar make a Super Beetle clunk and wander. Topline kit 87-0321 replaces the whole lot for the 1971–1973 Super Beetle front sway bar, with 4130 chrome-moly washers that are stronger than the originals and fresh graphite-impregnated urethane bushings.
Features
- 4130 chrome-moly washers: Far stronger than the originals and replace the VW parts exactly.
- Original-style castle nuts and cotter pins: Zinc-plated for a clean, rust-resistant finish.
- Graphite-impregnated urethane bushings: Included.
- Complete hardware kit: Restores the front sway bar mounting in one order.
Fitment
CONFIRMED:
- VW Super Beetle, 1971–1973, front sway bar
NOT CONFIRMED:
- 1974-and-later Super Beetle — not confirmed
- Standard (torsion-beam) Beetle — not confirmed
Specifications
- Brand: Topline Performance
- Part Number: 87-0321
- Washers: 4130 chrome-moly
- Fasteners: Original-style castle nuts and cotter pins, zinc-plated
- Bushings: Graphite-impregnated urethane
- Shipping Weight: 2 lb
- Boxed Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 2 in
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is included in this kit? 4130 chrome-moly washers, original-style zinc-plated castle nuts and cotter pins, and graphite-impregnated urethane bushings.
- Which cars does it fit? The front sway bar on the 1971–1973 VW Super Beetle.
- Does it fit a 1974 Super Beetle? 1974-and-later Super Beetles are not confirmed for this kit. Contact us before ordering.
- Are the washers stronger than the factory parts? Yes. The 4130 chrome-moly washers are far stronger than the originals and replace the VW parts exactly.
- What is the part number? Topline 87-0321.
Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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