{"product_id":"empi-febi-link-pin-repair-kit-porsche-356-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1949-1965-22-3016-0","title":"EMPI\/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit — Complete Front End Rebuild | VW Beetle, Ghia, Porsche 356 1949–1965 (22-3016-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMPI\/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit is the complete front-end refresh package for early Porsche 356, VW Beetle, and Karmann Ghia link-pin chassis. If your 356 wanders, clunks over bumps, or has uneven tire wear, the link pins and bushings are almost certainly worn — and replacing them transforms how the car drives. This kit includes everything for all four front pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Link Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Shims (for proper adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Febi (German OE-quality supplier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 22-3016-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE Reference: 111-498-051-AGR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a complete set (rebuilds both sides — all four corners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: Febi German manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1950-1963 Porsche 356 (pre-A, A, B early)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1949-1965 VW Beetle (Standard) — link-pin front end only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1956-1965 VW Karmann Ghia — link-pin front end only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOT for 1966+ ball-joint chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSymptoms You Need This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander, looseness at center, or vague feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunk or knock over bumps from the front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven inner\/outer tire wear despite proper alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannot dial in proper caster\/camber alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible play when shaking front wheel at 12\/6 position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Box Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate carton: 10 × 8 × 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate weight: 4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips UPS\/FedEx Ground from California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal freight rates calculated at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doing the link pins is a great time to also refresh the king pins (EMPI 22-3015-0). Front beam should be properly aligned and torqued to spec after install. A factory service manual is highly recommended for any 356 owner doing this work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44997543264371,"sku":"22-3016-0","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-3016-0_3-scaled.jpg?v=1778909947","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-febi-link-pin-repair-kit-porsche-356-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1949-1965-22-3016-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}