{"product_id":"wide-5-lowered-ball-joint-drum-to-disc-brake-conversion-kit-fits-66-77-bug-ghia-thing","title":"Wide-5 2.5\" Lowered Ball Joint Drum-to-Disc Brake Kit — VW Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Thing 1966–1977 | AC Industries","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide 5 2.5 inch Lowered Ball Joint Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit | AC Industries 498740\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFits 1966–1977 VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia \u0026amp; Thing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis conversion kit is designed for VW Type 1 and Type 181 platforms running a Wide 5 lowered ball joint front suspension. It converts the factory drum brake setup to disc brakes, providing improved heat dissipation, more consistent stopping performance, and easier serviceability compared to the stock drum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDesigned to work with the geometry of a 2.5 inch lowered ball joint suspension — not a standard-height setup. Verify your suspension configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1966–1977 VW Beetle (Type 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1966–1977 Karmann Ghia (Type 14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1966–1977 Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide 5 lowered ball joint front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC Industries 498740\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AC Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44709984469107,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/Wide5LoweredBallJointDrumtoDiscBrakeConversionKit_fits_66-_77Bug_Ghia_ThingPart498740BrandACIndustries.jpg?v=1775753357","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wide-5-lowered-ball-joint-drum-to-disc-brake-conversion-kit-fits-66-77-bug-ghia-thing","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}