{"product_id":"vw-link-king-pin-rebuild-kit-complete-front-end-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia","title":"VW Link \u0026 King Pin Rebuild Kit - Complete Front End Service - 1946–1965 Beetle \u0026 Ghia","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eRestore the tight, responsive steering your early Volkswagen had when it left the showroom floor with this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eComplete Link and King Pin Rebuild Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Over time, the pivot points in the early \"Link Pin\" front ends wear down, leading to excessive steering play, uneven tire wear, and the dreaded \"front-end shimmy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis comprehensive kit includes all the precision-machined components necessary to overhaul both the driver and passenger sides of your front suspension. By replacing worn king pins and link pins, you eliminate mechanical \"slop,\" allowing for a precise alignment and a much safer, more predictable driving experience.\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 Car Set:\u003c\/b\u003e One kit contains all the pins, bushings, shims, and seals required to rebuild both the left and right sides of the front axle beam.\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\"\u003ePrecision Machined:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to tight tolerances to ensure smooth articulation and long-term durability under load.\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\"\u003eRestores Steering Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the vertical and horizontal \"play\" common in aged early VW front ends.\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\"\u003eHigh-Quality Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Features hardened steel pins and high-grade bushings designed to withstand the rigors of both daily driving and vintage rallies.\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 designed for early air-cooled Volkswagens with the Link-Pin (King 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\"\u003eLink-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\"\u003eLink-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\"\u003eLink-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 Rebuilding a link-pin front end is a specialized task that requires a heavy-duty shop press and specific reamers to properly fit the bushings to the pins. If you don't have access to these tools, we recommend having the spindles and carriers serviced by a professional machine shop using this high-quality kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44866748940403,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-2066-B-scaled-500x276.jpg?v=1776839641","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-link-king-pin-rebuild-kit-complete-front-end-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}