{"product_id":"vw-spring-plate-cover-spacer-kit-5mm-laser-cut-steel-empi-adjustable-spring-plates-00-9586-0","title":"VW Spring Plate Cover Spacer Kit | VW Beetle IRS\/Super Beetle | 5mm Laser-Cut Steel (00-9586-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Spring Plate Cover Spacer Kit – 5mm Laser-Cut Steel (00-9586-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolve clearance issues on your custom rear suspension with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI 5mm Spring Plate Cover Spacer Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered for use with EMPI's line of adjustable spring plates, these spacers add 5mm of \"breathing room\" between the adjustable plate and the outer cover, so the suspension can move through its full range of travel without binding or metal-on-metal contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with CAD software and \u003cb\u003elaser-cut from 1018 steel\u003c\/b\u003e, the spacers match the factory torsion housing footprint for an exact fit. A \u003cb\u003edurable black coating\u003c\/b\u003e resists corrosion and blends into a \"nothing to hide\" chassis build — whether you run a slammed street car or a high-travel off-road setup.\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 (IRS):\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/b\u003e For use with EMPI adjustable spring plates (see compatibility below)\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\u003ePrecision Clearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides exactly 5mm of offset to prevent interference between adjustable spring plate hardware and the outer cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaser-Cut Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut from 1018 steel for high strength and a burr-free fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCAD Engineered:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed to align with EMPI's adjustable spring plate bolt patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurable Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Resilient black coating maintains a clean look and prevents rust in high-impact areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Hardware Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes black oxide Allen head bolts and lock washers to accommodate the added thickness.\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 00-9586-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 1018 Laser-Cut Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable Black Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware Included:\u003c\/b\u003e (8) 10x35mm Allen Bolts, (8) 10mm Lock Washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible Swing Axle Plates:\u003c\/b\u003e 17-2669-0, 17-2670-0, 17-2671-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible IRS Plates:\u003c\/b\u003e 17-2672-0, 17-2673-0, 17-2674-0, 18-1075-0\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708720312435,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9586-0_3-copy-500x333.jpg?v=1775718078","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-spring-plate-cover-spacer-kit-5mm-laser-cut-steel-empi-adjustable-spring-plates-00-9586-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}