EMPI Off-Road Raised Adjustable Ball Joint Beam in a Box with Thing Spindles for VW Type 1 1966-1977

Building an off-road front end from a stock beam means sourcing adjusters, reinforcement, spindles and trailing arms separately. This EMPI Beam in a Box arrives assembled in Anaheim, CA with all of that done, and bolts to the chassis with four bolts for Baja, buggy and Class 11 builds. The forged Thing spindles add 3 in. of height on top of the adjustable beam.

Technical Details

• Beam: off-road ball joint beam with welded-in adjusters and reinforced upper shock towers
• Ride height: stock level with up to 4 in. of additional adjustment
• Spindles: EMPI hot forged 5140 medium carbon steel Thing spindles, 3 in. raised, SCORE approved for Class 11
• Trailing arms: EMPI forged, with heavy duty ball joints
• Bushings: OEM style outer needle bearings, Micarta inner bushings
• Torsion leaves: new, standard
• Finish: black painted steel

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits VW Type 1 ball joint chassis, 1966-1977. Shocks are your choice, with repositioned top mounts widening the options. The spindles accept original Thing front drum brakes or EMPI disc brake conversion kit 22-2895-0, so plan the brake setup before ordering. PMB Performance has worked with air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche parts for over 20 years. Send us your chassis details if you want fitment confirmed before ordering.

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