{"product_id":"empi-performance-front-sway-bar-3-4-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1966-1977-ball-joint","title":"EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar — 3\/4\" Diameter | VW Type 1 1946–1977 (22-2501-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake the wallow out of your Beetle's front end with EMPI's 3\/4\" Performance Front Sway Bar. A classic handling upgrade that dramatically reduces body roll in corners, improves steering response, and prevents wheel lift under hard cornering. EMPI pioneered VW sway bars in the late 1950s — Volkswagen liked them so much they made them factory equipment shortly after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 00-9600-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3\/4\" (19mm) solid steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Zinc-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushings: Red urethane (firmer response than stock rubber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Complete mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: Bolts to lower torsion arms — no welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses original VW clamps (stainless replacements available — EMPI 00-9593-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1966-1977 VW Beetle (Standard) — ball joint front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1966-1974 VW Karmann Ghia — ball joint front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor stock-height beam only (lowered beam version: EMPI 00-9594-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it fixes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Beetles lean heavily in corners due to the swing-axle\/torsion-bar design. A 3\/4\" front sway bar transfers some of that load and tightens up turn-in feel significantly. Pairs well with caster shims, drop spindles, and performance shocks for a complete handling package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires approximately 2-3 hours with hand tools. EMPI install instructions included (99-4130-0). For best results, install with the car at ride height and front wheels straight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44994138996851,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9600-0-scaled.jpg?v=1778898085","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-performance-front-sway-bar-3-4-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1966-1977-ball-joint","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}