{"product_id":"steering-damper-vw-type-1-bug-ghia-1961-1977-113-425-021","title":"EMPI Steering Damper | VW Type 1 Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1961–1977 | Cures Front-End Shimmy (113-425-021)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteering Damper for VW Type 1 Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia (1961–1977) | 113-425-021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteering feeling twitchy, wandering, or shaky over bumps? The \u003cb\u003esteering damper\u003c\/b\u003e is a small shock that bolts between the frame head and the steering linkage to calm down wheel shimmy. A worn damper is a classic cause of the dreaded \u003cb\u003eVW front-end wobble\u003c\/b\u003e. This is the direct-replacement steering damper (\u003cb\u003e113-425-021\u003c\/b\u003e \/ EMPI 98-4251-B) for Type 1 Bug \u0026amp; Ghia 1961–1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVerify before ordering:\u003c\/b\u003e confirm your mounting points match (standard Beetle vs Super Beetle differ); Super Beetle 1302\/1303 uses a different mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTames Shimmy:\u003c\/b\u003e Damps steering shimmy and front-end wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Mounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolts between the frame head and the steering linkage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces the factory damper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 113-425-021 (EMPI 98-4251-B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Steering damper \/ stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this help cure front-end wobble?\u003c\/b\u003e A worn steering damper is a classic cause of VW front-end wobble; this direct-replacement damper is designed to tame steering shimmy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Verify your mounting points first — standard Beetle and Super Beetle differ, and the Super Beetle 1302\/1303 uses a different mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it sold?\u003c\/b\u003e Each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChasing a smooth front end? Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e parts, or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45066276569203,"sku":"113-425-021","price":48.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4251-B.jpg?v=1780516961","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/steering-damper-vw-type-1-bug-ghia-1961-1977-113-425-021","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}