EMPI Billet Aluminum Steering Box Cover — VW Beetle, Ghia & Type 3 (16-7508-0)

Clean up your front-end assembly with this Billet Aluminum Steering Box Cover. Standard steering box housings are often rough, industrial-looking castings that are difficult to clean and even harder to plate or paint. This CNC-machined cover provides a high-end, polished look without the expense and downtime of custom chroming.

Designed specifically for a "nothing to hide" chassis, this cover slips over the factory-style housing to instantly transform the look of your steering assembly. It's the perfect finishing touch for show-quality builds, narrowed beam installs, or anyone looking to add a bit of detail to their front-suspension metalwork.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1961–1977 (steering boxes 113-415-061C or 113-415-061CBR)

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1961–1974

• VW Type 3: 1962–1973

For use only with steering box part numbers: 113-415-061C (OEM German) and 113-415-061CBR (EMPI). Will not fit Super Beetle (MacPherson strut) or other steering box types.

Key Features

• Billet Aluminum Finish: CNC-machined for a precise fit and a brilliant, long-lasting shine.

• Instant Detail: Provides a custom look without disassembling or chroming the entire steering box.

• Precision Fit: Engineered specifically to fit the most common VW steering box configurations.

• Easy Installation: Slips over your existing compatible housing — no special tools required.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I know which steering box I have? Look on the housing for the part number. The OEM German box is stamped 113-415-061C; the EMPI replacement is 113-415-061CBR. Both work with this cover.

• Will this fit a Super Beetle? No — Super Beetles use a different MacPherson strut steering system.

• Do I need to remove the steering box to install? No. The cover slips over the existing housing while it's mounted.

• Will this work with our rebuilt German steering box? Yes — our Precision Rebuilt German Steering Box (gid://shopify/Product/8191714197619) already includes a polished billet top cover, but this EMPI cover is the ideal upgrade for stock or other rebuilt boxes.

• Polished or raw billet? Brushed/polished aluminum finish from EMPI — will hold a shine with periodic polishing, or can be left to develop a satin patina.

Pair It With

For a full front-end refresh, check out our Steering & Components collection and our Chassis & Suspension parts.