{"product_id":"thing-spindle-upgrade-kit-ball-joint","title":"EMPI Thing Spindle Upgrade Kit — Ball Joint, 3\" Raised, Off-Road | VW Type 181","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMPI engineers have assembled the perfect package to upgrade your Type 1 ball joint beam into a raised front end for your Dune Buggy, Baja or Class 11 project. Starting with EMPI-exclusive forged Type 181 Thing Spindles, this package features all-new parts matched for a trouble-free and time-saving build! Extensive testing on the Mojave Trail by EMPI staff confirms this kit will handle all your off-road abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for off-road applications requiring extra articulation and ground clearance. This kit includes the following EMPI components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22-3846-0 Forged Thing Spindle Set, One Pair\u003cbr\u003e98-4556-1 Thing Lower Trailing Arm, Left\u003cbr\u003e98-4556-2 Thing Lower Trailing Arm, Right\u003cbr\u003e98-4560-B Thing Upper Trailing Arm, Left\u003cbr\u003e98-4561-B Thing Upper Trailing Arm, Right\u003cbr\u003e98-4536-B Upper Ball Joint, One Pair (Pressed)\u003cbr\u003e98-4537-B Lower Ball Joint, One Pair (Pressed)\u003cbr\u003e22-3817-7 Thing Camber Adjuster, One Pair\u003cbr\u003e22-2813-7 Eccentric Washer, One Pair\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 spend hours on eBay searching for used parts or one-offs, when you can build with brand-new components for longevity and peace of mind? Plus pre-installed ball joints save you time and money!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI Thing spindles and trailing arms are constructed of Hot Forged 5140 medium carbon steel. EMPI Thing Spindles are SCORE approved for Class 11 competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking increased stopping power versus original Thing front drum brakes, these spindles are compatible with EMPI disc brake conversion kit\u003cbr\u003e22-2895-0.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44473010913395,"sku":null,"price":1585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4559-0-500x333.jpg?v=1774303479","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/thing-spindle-upgrade-kit-ball-joint","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}