{"product_id":"vw-link-king-pin-rebuild-kit-complete-front-end-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia","title":"EMPI Link \u0026 King Pin Rebuild Kit | VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1946–1965 | Complete Front-End Service (98-2066-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Link \u0026amp; King Pin Rebuild Kit | Complete Front-End Service (98-2066-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore the tight, responsive steering your early Volkswagen had when it left the showroom with this \u003cb\u003eComplete Link and King Pin Rebuild Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Over time the pivot points in the early link-pin front ends wear down, causing excessive steering play, uneven tire wear, and the dreaded front-end shimmy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes all the precision-machined components needed to overhaul both the driver and passenger sides of your front suspension. Replacing worn king pins and link pins eliminates mechanical slop, allowing a precise alignment and a safer, more predictable driving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for early air-cooled Volkswagens with the Link-Pin (King Pin) front axle beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1946–1965, link-pin models only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1965, link-pin models only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDune Buggy \/ Manx:\u003c\/b\u003e all link-pin chassis builds\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\u003eComplete Car Set:\u003c\/b\u003e One kit contains all the pins, bushings, shims, and seals required to rebuild both the left and right sides of the front axle beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Machined:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to tight tolerances for smooth articulation and long-term durability under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestores Steering Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the vertical and horizontal play common in aged early VW front ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Quality Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardened steel pins and high-grade bushings built for both daily driving and vintage rallies.\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 Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-2066-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e Pins, bushings, shims, and seals for both sides (complete car set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardened steel pins with high-grade bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront End:\u003c\/b\u003e Link-Pin (King Pin) front axle beam\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\u003eWhat problems does this kit fix?\u003c\/b\u003e It addresses worn pivot points that cause excessive steering play, uneven tire wear, and front-end shimmy on early link-pin front ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes one kit do the whole car?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is a complete car set with the pins, bushings, shims, and seals for both the left and right sides of the front axle beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat tools are needed to install it?\u003c\/b\u003e A heavy-duty shop press and specific reamers are required to fit the bushings to the pins; many builders have the spindles and carriers serviced by a professional machine shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebuilding a link-pin front end is a specialized task that requires a heavy-duty shop press and specific reamers to properly fit the bushings to the pins. If you don't have access to these tools, we recommend having the spindles and carriers serviced by a professional machine shop using this high-quality kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing an early front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e for beams and rebuild parts, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e for tie rods and boxes, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of your restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44866748940403,"sku":"98-2066-B","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-2066-B-scaled-500x276.jpg?v=1776839641","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-link-king-pin-rebuild-kit-complete-front-end-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}