{"product_id":"vw-ball-joint-weld-on-beam-adjuster-beetle-ghia-thing-16-9913-0","title":"VW Ball Joint Weld-On Beam Adjuster | Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Thing 1966+ | 9\/16\"-20 All-Steel (16-9913-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Ball Joint Weld-On Beam Adjuster — All-Steel Ride-Height Adjuster for 1966+ Beetle, Ghia \u0026amp; Thing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for 1966 and later air-cooled Volkswagens, these \u003cb\u003eBall Joint Weld-On Beam Adjusters\u003c\/b\u003e are the industry standard for customizing front-end height. Designed to replace the fixed factory center anchors, these all-steel components rotate your torsion leaves to achieve the perfect \"California rake,\" a slammed show stance, or a slight lift for ground clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \"nothing to hide\" builder, these adjusters are a necessity when narrowing a beam or restoring a chassis — a clean, mechanical solution for suspension tuning that allows infinite adjustment within range without cutting or welding the beam again.\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 1966–1979 (ball joint front end)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn-the-Fly Adjustability:\u003c\/b\u003e Raise or lower the car in minutes with a floor jack and a wrench — perfect for switching between \"show mode\" and \"drive mode.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimized Suspension Travel:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine-tune torsion leaf tension to balance ride quality with your desired height, unlike a fixed-drop spindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e High-grade steel withstands the constant rotational force and road vibration of a ball joint front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e A cleaner, safer alternative to the \"cut and turn\" method that keeps front-end geometry predictable.\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e High-grade steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdjuster Thread:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\/16\" x 20 grub screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-on, ball joint front beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-9913-0\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\u003eBrowse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Aircooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708592124019,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-9913-0-500x505.jpg?v=1775710447","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-ball-joint-weld-on-beam-adjuster-beetle-ghia-thing-16-9913-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}