EMPI/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit — Complete Front End Rebuild | VW Beetle, Ghia, Porsche 356 1949–1965 (22-3016-0)

EMPI/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit — Complete Front End Rebuild | VW Beetle, Ghia, Porsche 356 1949–1965 (22-3016-0)The EMPI Febi Link Pin Repair Kit is the complete front end refresh package for early Porsche 356, VW Beetle, and Karmann Ghia link pin chassis. If your 356 wanders, clunks over bumps, or has uneven tire wear, the link pins and bushings are almost certainly worn and replacing them transforms how the car drives. This kit includes everything for all four front pins. Kit Includes 4 Link Pins 4 Bushings 32 Shims (for proper adjustment) Manufactured by

The EMPI/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit is the complete front-end refresh package for early Porsche 356, VW Beetle, and Karmann Ghia link-pin chassis. If your 356 wanders, clunks over bumps, or has uneven tire wear, the link pins and bushings are almost certainly worn — and replacing them transforms how the car drives. This kit includes everything for all four front pins.

Kit Includes

• 4 Link Pins
• 4 Bushings
• 32 Shims (for proper adjustment)
• Manufactured by Febi (German OE-quality supplier)

Specifications

• Part Number: 22-3016-0
• OE Reference: 111-498-051-AGR
• Sold as a complete set (rebuilds both sides — all four corners)
• Quality: Febi German manufacture

Fitment

• 1950-1963 Porsche 356 (pre-A, A, B early)
• 1949-1965 VW Beetle (Standard) — link-pin front end only
• 1956-1965 VW Karmann Ghia — link-pin front end only
• NOT for 1966+ ball-joint chassis

Symptoms You Need This Kit

• Steering wander, looseness at center, or vague feel
• Clunk or knock over bumps from the front end
• Uneven inner/outer tire wear despite proper alignment
• Cannot dial in proper caster/camber alignment
• Visible play when shaking front wheel at 12/6 position

Shipping & Box Size

• Approximate carton: 10 × 8 × 4 inches
• Approximate weight: 4 lbs
• Ships UPS/FedEx Ground from California
• Final freight rates calculated at checkout

Restoration tip: Doing the link pins is a great time to also refresh the king pins (EMPI 22-3015-0). Front beam should be properly aligned and torqued to spec after install. A factory service manual is highly recommended for any 356 owner doing this work.