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Description
EMPI Thing Spindle Upgrade Kit — Ball Joint, 3" Raised, Off-Road | VW Type 181EMPI engineers have assembled the perfect package to upgrade your Type 1 ball joint beam into a raised front end for your Dune Buggy, Baja or Class 11 project. Starting with EMPI exclusive forged Type 181 Thing Spindles, this package features all new parts matched for a trouble free and time saving build! Extensive testing on the Mojave Trail by EMPI staff confirms this kit will handle all your off road abuse. Intended for off road applications
EMPI engineers have assembled the perfect package to upgrade your Type 1 ball joint beam into a raised front end for your Dune Buggy, Baja or Class 11 project. Starting with EMPI-exclusive forged Type 181 Thing Spindles, this package features all-new parts matched for a trouble-free and time-saving build! Extensive testing on the Mojave Trail by EMPI staff confirms this kit will handle all your off-road abuse.
Intended for off-road applications requiring extra articulation and ground clearance. This kit includes the following EMPI components:
22-3846-0 Forged Thing Spindle Set, One Pair
98-4556-1 Thing Lower Trailing Arm, Left
98-4556-2 Thing Lower Trailing Arm, Right
98-4560-B Thing Upper Trailing Arm, Left
98-4561-B Thing Upper Trailing Arm, Right
98-4536-B Upper Ball Joint, One Pair (Pressed)
98-4537-B Lower Ball Joint, One Pair (Pressed)
22-3817-7 Thing Camber Adjuster, One Pair
22-2813-7 Eccentric Washer, One Pair
3D scanning and CAD engineering ensure exact dimensions and a 3” lift for a direct replacement of original Type 181 spindles used on the 1973-1974 Thing.
Why spend hours on eBay searching for used parts or one-offs, when you can build with brand-new components for longevity and peace of mind? Plus pre-installed ball joints save you time and money!
EMPI Thing spindles and trailing arms are constructed of Hot Forged 5140 medium carbon steel. EMPI Thing Spindles are SCORE approved for Class 11 competition.
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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