{"product_id":"31838","title":"Super Beetle Adj. Lowering Strut, 74-79 Later, Pair.","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"-product-description-12-61660\" class=\"oxy-product-description oxy-woo-element\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEMPI Adjustable Lowering Strut Housings (1973.5–1979 Super Beetle)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAchieve the perfect lowered look and enhance the handling of your late model Super Beetle! These \u003cb\u003eadjustable strut housings\u003c\/b\u003e allow you to customize your ride height, offering a drop range of \u003cb\u003e2 to 4 inches\u003c\/b\u003e (lowering approximately \u003cspan data-math='\\frac{3}{4}\\text{\"}' class=\"math-inline\"\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e per adjustment notch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCritical Fitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThese strut housings are sold as a pair and are specifically designed for \u003cb\u003eLate 1973 through 1979 Super Beetles\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChassis Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits models from Chassis #1333003656 \/ 1533003656 onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBall Joint Type:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMust\u003c\/b\u003e be used on models equipped with \u003cb\u003epress-in ball joints\u003c\/b\u003e. (Early 1973 models used bolt-in joints and are not compatible.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eRequired Paired Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo complete your lowering installation, these housings must be used with the following components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrut Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires use of \u003cb\u003eEMPI Lowering Strut Inserts (PN: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ipconlinestore.com\/products\/31844\" title=\"Super Beetle 74-79 Strut Insert for Lowered Housings\"\u003e00-9630-0\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprings:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with \u003cb\u003eStock Suspension Springs (PN: \u003ca title=\"71-79 Super Beetle Spring, Pair (Replacement Springs for Stock or Lowered Cars)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipconlinestore.com\/products\/31843\"\u003e00-9628-0\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003c\/b\u003e(sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003ePerformance Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThese housings are intended to lower the ride height for improved aesthetics and handling. \u003cb\u003eSmaller tires are required\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure proper clearance and drivability once the vehicle is lowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EMPI INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373454606623,"sku":"00-9627-0","price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8797\/1103\/files\/00-9627-0-500x422.jpg?v=1707158717","url":"https:\/\/shop.ipconlinestore.com\/products\/31838","provider":"IPC - Import Parts Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}