{"product_id":"vw-ball-joint-front-beam-german-raw-blasted-bare","title":"Original German VW Ball Joint Front Beam — Raw, Media Blasted, Sold Bare | VW Beetle 1966–1977 \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 (#R51)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal German VW Ball Joint Front Beam | Raw, Media Blasted, Bare (#R51)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an original German ball joint front beam for the 1966–1977 VW Beetle and 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia, media blasted down to raw bare steel and sold bare, with no arms, spindles or hardware (#R51).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eoriginal German\u003c\/b\u003e VW ball joint front axle beam, not a reproduction. Sourced from 1966–1977 standard Beetles, \u003cb\u003emedia blasted to raw, bare steel\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esold bare\u003c\/b\u003e: no trailing arms, spindles, torsion leaves or hardware. You get a clean, stripped beam with nothing hiding under old paint or undercoating, ready to inspect, repair, paint or powder coat however your build calls for. A solid foundation for a correct front-end restoration, a lowered street car or a custom build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant it done for you?\u003c\/b\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-ball-joint-front-beam-restored-german-spindle-to-spindle\"\u003efully restored German ball joint front beam\u003c\/a\u003e comes complete spindle-to-spindle: beam, arms and spindles powder coated, leaf packs inspected, and new Italian ball joints pressed in, ready to bolt on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (ball joint front end):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (ball joint front end):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e link pin cars (1965 and earlier) or Super Beetles (MacPherson strut front)\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, media blast, and refurbish original German chassis components in-house, giving you a genuine factory VW front beam stripped and ready to build.\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\u003eGenuine German Beam:\u003c\/b\u003e Original factory VW ball joint front beam, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia Blasted to Raw Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Old paint, rust scale and undercoating stripped, so you can see exactly what you're getting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold Bare:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied without arms, spindles, torsion leaves or hardware, a clean foundation for your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady for Your Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw steel, ready for primer, paint or powder coat.\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German, media blasted, raw bare steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Unpainted (raw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Bare beam (no arms, spindles, torsion leaves or hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R51\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\u003eDoes this include arms, spindles, or hardware?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It is sold bare as a clean beam foundation for your build. For a complete, ready-to-bolt-on front end, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-ball-joint-front-beam-restored-german-spindle-to-spindle\"\u003erestored spindle-to-spindle beam\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the beam painted?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It is media blasted to raw, bare steel. Bare steel will flash-rust if left exposed, so prime, paint or powder coat it soon after it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this an original VW beam or a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e Original German, sourced from 1966–1977 standard Beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. 1966–1977 standard Beetles use the ball joint front beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a Super Beetle or a link pin car?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Super Beetles use a MacPherson strut front end, and link pin cars use a different beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e #R51.\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\u003eBuilding a ball joint front end? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-ball-joint-front-beam-restored-german-spindle-to-spindle\"\u003efully restored spindle-to-spindle beam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/german-ball-joint-arms-set-of-four-refurbished\"\u003erefurbished German ball joint arms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/volkswagen-chassis-front-beam-mounting-hardware-kit\"\u003efront beam mounting hardware kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/62-eccentric-camber-adjusters-for-ball-joint-front-beams-68-79\"\u003eeccentric camber adjusters\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e, and parts for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42921787555955,"sku":"#R51","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250313_153837A_d502317d-e576-4442-badd-45b6e98d83b2.jpg?v=1742410112","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-ball-joint-front-beam-german-raw-blasted-bare","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}