VW Ball Joint Frame Head - Complete Replacement - 1966–1977 Beetle & Ghia

Restore the structural foundation of your late-model air-cooled project with this Ball Joint Frame Head. Designed specifically for 1966 and newer Volkswagens, this component is the essential replacement for chassis suffering from severe rust, front-end collision damage, or "napkin holder" rot.

As a complete assembly, this unit provides a factory-accurate mounting surface for your ball-joint axle beam, ensuring your front-end geometry remains square and true. Manufactured from heavy-gauge steel, it offers the rigidity and durability required to keep your classic on the road for another sixty years.

Key Features

• Direct Fit for Ball Joint Beams: Engineered specifically for the steering and suspension geometry of post-1966 standard chassis.

• Heavy-Duty Steel Fabrication: Built to meet or exceed original factory specifications for thickness and structural reinforcement.

• Complete Replacement Unit: Includes the main frame head section, the critical bottom plate, and internal supports.

• Restoration Ready: Finished in a storage primer to prevent corrosion during shipping and storage; ready for final prep and professional welding.

Vehicle Fitment

This frame head is designed for "Standard" Beetle and Karmann Ghia chassis utilizing the ball joint front axle beam.

Tech Tip: This is a major structural repair that requires advanced fabrication skills. Because the frame head dictates your front wheel alignment and wheelbase, we recommend the use of a chassis jig or a donor pan for precise measurement and squaring before final welding.