EMPI Front Caster Shim Set - 2.50 Degrees (6mm) - 6061 T-6 Aluminum (Pair)

Maintain precise handling and straight-line tracking with the EMPI 2.50 Degree (6mm) Front Caster Shim Set. This set is a vital suspension tuning tool for any air-cooled Volkswagen that has been moderately lowered. Lowering a VW front end alters the tilt of the axle beam, often reducing positive caster and causing the steering to feel "light," "twitchy," or prone to wandering at highway speeds.

By installing these shims between the lower axle beam tube and the frame head, you tilt the beam back to restore the factory-intended caster angle. This results in improved steering self-centering and a much more stable driving experience. Machined from high-grade 6061 T-6 Billet Aluminum, these shims offer a durable, non-compressible mounting surface that ensures your front end remains aligned even under heavy cornering loads.

Key Features

• Corrects Steering Geometry: Restores 2.50 degrees of positive caster, eliminating the "wandering" sensation common in lowered Volkswagens.

• Premium Billet Construction: CNC-machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum to prevent the shifting or compression associated with cheaper stamped-steel shims.

• Optimized Stability: Increases steering "weight" and improves the return-to-center feel after a turn.

• Anti-Stacking Solution: Part of EMPI’s range of specific-degree shims designed to provide a single-plate solution rather than stacking multiple thin shims.

• Sold as a Pair: Includes two 6mm thick shims, sufficient for one complete front axle beam.

Vehicle Fitment

Fits all standard (non-Super Beetle) air-cooled Volkswagen front-axle beams, including both Ball-Joint and Link-Pin configurations.

Tech Tip: Because adding shims moves the beam away from the frame head, you should verify your mounting bolt length. We highly recommend using Longer Front End Mounting Bolts to ensure safe thread engagement when using the 6mm (2.50°) shim set.