Off Road VW Bug Ball Joint Raised Adjustable Beam in a Box with Thing Spindles

Another EMPI Exclusive, the latest addition to the Beam In A Box family is taller, tougher, and more than ready for your next off-road adventure. Assembled in Anaheim, CA, this heavy-duty Type 1 Ball Joint front end will accept your choice of shocks and is just four bolts away from getting your Baja, Buggy, or Class 11 project out of the garage and into the wild. Extensive EMPI testing on the Mojave Trail confirms this beam and its carefully selected components will handle all the abuse you can throw at them.

This 3” raised spindle beam features all of the good stuff, already assembled. Starting with our Off-Road Bare Beam with Adjusters and Shock Plates. This all-new beam is upgraded in-house with welded-in adjusters that accommodate a stock ride height level with up to 4 additional inches of adjustment for the perfect stance. Upper shock mount towers have been reinforced with welded-in plates for demanding off-road conditions and top shock mounts have been repositioned for additional shock fitment options. New standard torsion leaves, OEM-style outer needle bearings, and long-lasting Micarta Inner Bushings complete the beam.

On top of all that goodness we install EMPI’s all-new forged Thing spindles for another 3” of beam height and additional articulation. 3D scanning and CAD engineering ensure exact dimensions for a direct replacement of original Type 181 spindles used on the 1973-1974 Thing. Constructed of Hot Forged 5140 medium carbon steel these spindles are SCORE approved for Class 11 competition.

To make this complete beam install faster and more efficient, the raised beam is fitted with EMPI forged trailing arms matched with heavy-duty ball joints. Don’t take chances on your new build with cut-and-welded spindles or used trailing arms when you can install brand-new components for longevity and peace of mind.

If you are seeking increased stopping power versus original Thing front drum brakes, these spindles are compatible with EMPI disc brake conversion kit 22-2895-0.

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