{"product_id":"thing-spindle-set","title":"EMPI Thing Spindle Set — 3\" Raised, Forged 5140 Steel, SCORE Approved | VW Type 181","description":"\u003cp\u003eOE Thing Spindle for use in off-road applications requiring extra ground clearance. With its 3” raised configuration, these all-new forged spindles are ready for your Baja, Buggy, or Class 11 build!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D scanning and CAD engineering ensure exact dimensions and a 3” lift for a direct replacement of original Type 181 spindles used on the 1973-1974 Thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy waste hours on eBay searching for used parts or one-offs, when you can build with brand-new components for longevity and peace of mind?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive testing on the Mojave Trail confirms these spindles will handle all the abuse you can throw at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed of Hot Forged 5140 medium carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCORE approved for Class 11 competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThing spindles are compatible with Type 1 Ball Joint beams. They will require the use of EMPI Trailing Arm Set with Heavy Duty Ball Joints installed 98-4558-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44473233801331,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-3846-0_ANG-500x333_1.jpg?v=1774312787","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/thing-spindle-set","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}