EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar — 3/4" Diameter | VW Type 1 1946–1977 (22-2501-0)

EMPI Performance Front Sway Bar — 3/4" Diameter | VW Type 1 1946–1977 (22-2501-0)Take the wallow out of your Beetle's front end with EMPI's 3 4" Performance Front Sway Bar. A classic handling upgrade that dramatically reduces body roll in corners, improves steering response, and prevents wheel lift under hard cornering. EMPI pioneered VW sway bars in the late 1950s Volkswagen liked them so much they made them factory equipment shortly after. Specifications Part Number: 00 9600 0 Diameter: 3 4" (19mm) solid steel Finish: Zinc

Take the wallow out of your Beetle's front end with EMPI's 3/4" Performance Front Sway Bar. A classic handling upgrade that dramatically reduces body roll in corners, improves steering response, and prevents wheel lift under hard cornering. EMPI pioneered VW sway bars in the late 1950s — Volkswagen liked them so much they made them factory equipment shortly after.

Specifications

• Part Number: 00-9600-0
• Diameter: 3/4" (19mm) solid steel
• Finish: Zinc-plated
• Bushings: Red urethane (firmer response than stock rubber)
• Hardware: Complete mounting hardware included
• Installation: Bolts to lower torsion arms — no welding required
• Uses original VW clamps (stainless replacements available — EMPI 00-9593-0)

Fitment

• 1966-1977 VW Beetle (Standard) — ball joint front end
• 1966-1974 VW Karmann Ghia — ball joint front end
• For stock-height beam only (lowered beam version: EMPI 00-9594-0)

What it fixes: Classic Beetles lean heavily in corners due to the swing-axle/torsion-bar design. A 3/4" front sway bar transfers some of that load and tightens up turn-in feel significantly. Pairs well with caster shims, drop spindles, and performance shocks for a complete handling package.

Installation note: Requires approximately 2-3 hours with hand tools. EMPI install instructions included (99-4130-0). For best results, install with the car at ride height and front wheels straight.