1966-68.5 VW Beetle Ball Joint Forged Drum Brake Drop Spindle Kit

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Our 1966 through 1968.5 (May of 1968) Forged Drop Spindle kit includes all new and exclusively from EMPI, Zero Offset Forged Spindles. The new spindle design restores correct steering geometry and front track width. The all-new spindles are forged just like the original equipment. Stronger and dimensionally accurate, they will improve handling, plus no more alignment issues. These drop spindles are made for use with stock shocks and fit drum brake applications only. We also include 1968.5 and later outer tie rod ends, bearings and seals for a direct bolt on drop spindle kit The kit is perfect for 1966 through 1968.5 Beetles and Karmann Ghias that want to lower the front of their car 2 1/2" and run drum brakes. These drop spindles are made for use with stock shocks. Wheel clearance is usually not an issue but double check the backspacing of your wheels carefully.

Approximate Spindle Bearing Collar Dimensions:

29mm Inner
17.5mm Outer

Drop Spindles require shorter (smaller diameter) tires to maintain standard drive-ability.

It might look like there is enough room to drop the front end of your VW 2.5" and clear the stock sized tire, and when it is parked, there absolutelyis. Take a drive in the car though, around a corner or over a speedbump, and you'll quickly discover that the stock size tire will rub. The heavier theload the more regularly the front tires will rub. Smaller tires are an absolute requirement with drop spindles. Stock tires will not clear, trust us.

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