{"product_id":"vw-king-pin-rebuild-kit-front-axle-spindle-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia","title":"VW King Pin Rebuild Kit - Front Axle Spindle Service - 1946–1965 Beetle \u0026 Ghia","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eRestore the precision and safety of your early Volkswagen’s front suspension with this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eComplete King Pin Rebuild Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Designed for the \"King and Link Pin\" axle beams found on pre-1966 models, this kit addresses the primary source of front-end \"slop\" and steering wander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOver decades, the king pin bushings wear down, leading to excessive camber movement and unstable handling. This kit provides the high-quality, hardened steel pins and brass bushings required to refresh the vertical pivot points of your spindles. By performing this service, you ensure a tighter steering response and more consistent tire wear during daily driving or vintage touring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Spindle Service:\u003c\/b\u003e One kit contains the components necessary to rebuild both the driver and passenger side king pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Features hardened steel pins and high-tolerance brass bushings designed for long-term durability under heavy suspension loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEliminates Front-End Play:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically targets the vertical wear points that cause steering vibration and unstable tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOEM Specification Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to match factory tolerances for a seamless restoration of your early VW's handling characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis kit is essential for early air-cooled Volkswagens utilizing the King and Link-Pin front axle beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eType 1 Beetle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,2,0\"\u003e1946–1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,3,0\"\u003eKing Pin Models Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eKarmann Ghia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,2,0\"\u003e1956–1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,3,0\"\u003eKing Pin Models Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eDune Buggy \/ Manx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,2,0\"\u003eAll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,3,0\"\u003eEarly Link-Pin Chassis Builds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTech Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Reinstalling king pins is a precision task. The new brass bushings must be pressed into the spindle carriers and then \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003eline-reamed\u003c\/b\u003e to the specific diameter of the pins to ensure a smooth, bind-free pivot. We recommend having a professional machine shop perform the pressing and reaming for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44867822223475,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-2065-B-scaled-500x374.jpg?v=1776839953","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-king-pin-rebuild-kit-front-axle-spindle-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}