Late Ball Joint Spindles | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Late '68–1977 | Refurbished German, 12mm, Powder Coated

Late Ball Joint Spindles | Refurbished Original German | Late 1968–1977

Bring your front end back to spec with these refurbished original German ball joint spindles for the late VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia. Each spindle is inspected, media blasted, and powder coated for a clean, durable finish. Built for the late ball joint front end with the 12mm tie rod hole. Available as a pair or individually.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: Late 1968–1977 (late ball joint, 12mm tie rod pattern)

• VW Karmann Ghia: Late 1968–1977 (late ball joint, 12mm tie rod pattern)

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

These are original German spindles that we refurbish in-house — inspected, media blasted, and powder coated — so you get a genuine core with a fresh, corrosion-resistant finish.

Key Features & Benefits

• Original German Cores: Genuine factory spindles, not reproductions.

• Refurbished: Inspected and media blasted before finishing.

• Powder Coated: Clean, durable, corrosion-resistant finish.

• 12mm Tie Rod Hole: Correct late ball joint pattern.

• Pair or Single: Buy as a pair or individually by side.

Technical Specifications

• Part Numbers: #R53A (pair), #R53D (driver's side), #R53P (passenger's side)

• Condition: Refurbished original German

• Finish: Media blasted and powder coated

• Tie Rod Hole: 12mm (late ball joint)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these sold as a pair or individually? Both — available as a pair (#R53A) or individually as driver's side (#R53D) or passenger's side (#R53P).

• What tie rod hole size do these use? 12mm — these are the late ball joint spindles for late 1968–1977 Beetle and Karmann Ghia.

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