{"product_id":"empi-chrome-28mm-pitman-arm-tie-rod-end-vw-beetle-ghia-1946-1965-17-2565-0","title":"EMPI Chrome 28mm Pitman Arm with Tie Rod End — For VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1946–1965 (17-2565-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe steering pitman arm (drop arm) is the link between your steering box and the rest of the steering linkage — when it's worn or loose, you feel every bit of slop in the wheel. EMPI's chrome 28mm pitman arm (17-2565-0) is a direct OE-spec replacement that restores precise, confident steering for early VW Beetles and Karmann Ghias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome plated steel — resists corrosion, looks period-correct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28mm shaft diameter — correct for early-style small steering box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes small tie rod end — ready to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OE replacement geometry — no shimming or modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e1946–1965 VW Beetle (Type 1) | 1955–1965 VW Karmann Ghia — small-shaft steering box only. Does NOT fit 1966–later ball-joint or late-style large-shaft boxes. OE cross-ref: 113-415-371-A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaft diameter: 28mm | Finish: Chrome | Material: Steel | Weight: 1.46 lb | Boxed dimensions: 12 × 6 × 1 in | Country of origin: China | UPC: 707924356892\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROP 65 WARNING:\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 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45067071750259,"sku":"17-2565-0","price":34.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2565-0.jpg?v=1780547210","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-chrome-28mm-pitman-arm-tie-rod-end-vw-beetle-ghia-1946-1965-17-2565-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}