{"product_id":"forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-2-5-drop-link-pin-5-lug-double-drilled-5x130mm-5x205mm-22-2925-0","title":"Forged Drop Spindle Front Disc Brake Kit — 2.5\\\" Drop, Link Pin, 5-Lug Double Drilled | VW 1954–1965 (22-2925-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eComplete front disc brake conversion kit with forged drop spindles for VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia \u003cstrong\u003elink pin\u003c\/strong\u003e front suspension. Drops front ride height by 2.5\" and upgrades to 5-lug double-drilled disc brake rotors in both Porsche-pattern 5x130mm and Wide-5 5x205mm bolt patterns simultaneously. EMPI part #22-2925-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo upgrades in one kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit accomplishes two major front-end upgrades at once:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" front drop\u003c\/strong\u003e via the forged drop spindle geometry, lowering the front of the car without modifying the front beam or torsion leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-lug double-drilled disc brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the stock 5-lug drum brakes with much more capable disc brakes — and giving you wheel compatibility with both the Porsche 5-lug pattern (5x130mm) and the classic VW Wide-5 pattern (5x205mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forged spindles are significantly stronger than stamped or cast equivalents, which is the right choice for a part that carries the full weight and braking load of the front end. The double-drilling lets you run period-correct Wide-5 steel wheels or modern Porsche-pattern wheels (BRM, Fuchs-style, etc.) without changing rotors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 inches front ride height reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged steel drop spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc brake conversion (front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt patterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-drilled — 5x130mm (Porsche) and 5x205mm (Wide-5 VW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront end type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Link pin (king pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-2925-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Beetle Type 1 (link pin front): 1954–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (link pin front): 1956–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerify your specific car carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit requires the link pin (king pin) front beam. Will NOT fit ball joint front ends (1966 and later) or Super Beetle (MacPherson strut). Pressing out the original link and king pins is necessary when installing the new drop spindles. Confirm your specific car's compatibility with us before ordering on this high-value kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" forged drop spindles (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake rotors double-drilled 5x130mm (14x1.5mm threads) and 5x205mm (12x1.5mm threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake calipers and pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-style brake hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKF wheel bearings and grease seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant install notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be used with minimum 15\" wheels. 14\" wheels are not compatible with the rotor diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile (shorter) tires are required to clear the drop. Stock tire heights will rub at the top of suspension travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront track width increases by approximately 5\/8\" total (5\/16\" per side).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressing out the original link and king pins is required. New king\/link pins are available as separate parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf converting to 4-wheel disc brakes, a large-bore dual-circuit master cylinder is mandatory. We carry the Wilwood 1\" tandem master cylinder kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000406040691,"sku":"22-2925-0","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2925-0.jpg?v=1779083188","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-2-5-drop-link-pin-5-lug-double-drilled-5x130mm-5x205mm-22-2925-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}