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VW Ball Joint Frame Head - Complete Replacement - 1966–1977 Beetle & Ghia

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VW Ball Joint Frame Head - Complete Replacement - 1966–1977 Beetle & GhiaRestore the structural foundation of your late model air cooled project with this Ball Joint Frame Head. Designed specifically for 1966 and newer Volkswagens, this component is the essential replacement for chassis suffering from severe rust, front end collision damage, or "napkin holder" rot. As a complete assembly, this unit provides a factory accurate mounting surface for your ball joint axle beam, ensuring your front end geometry remains square

Restore the structural foundation of your late-model air-cooled project with this Ball Joint Frame Head. Designed specifically for 1966 and newer Volkswagens, this component is the essential replacement for chassis suffering from severe rust, front-end collision damage, or "napkin holder" rot.

As a complete assembly, this unit provides a factory-accurate mounting surface for your ball-joint axle beam, ensuring your front-end geometry remains square and true. Manufactured from heavy-gauge steel, it offers the rigidity and durability required to keep your classic on the road for another sixty years.

Key Features

  • Direct Fit for Ball Joint Beams: Engineered specifically for the steering and suspension geometry of post-1966 standard chassis.

  • Heavy-Duty Steel Fabrication: Built to meet or exceed original factory specifications for thickness and structural reinforcement.

  • Complete Replacement Unit: Includes the main frame head section, the critical bottom plate, and internal supports.

  • Restoration Ready: Finished in a storage primer to prevent corrosion during shipping and storage; ready for final prep and professional welding.

Vehicle Fitment

This frame head is designed for "Standard" Beetle and Karmann Ghia chassis utilizing the ball joint front axle beam.

Make Model Years Notes
Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle (Standard) 1966–1977 Non-Super Beetle Models
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 All Models
Volkswagen Type 181 Thing 1973–1974 All Models
Custom Dune Buggy / Manx All Ball Joint Chassis Builds

Tech Tip: This is a major structural repair that requires advanced fabrication skills. Because the frame head dictates your front wheel alignment and wheelbase, we recommend the use of a chassis jig or a donor pan for precise measurement and squaring before final welding.

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amber schrepf
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Good but price
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Great product but cheaper at Target - will be returning and purchasing there
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I absolutely love this lotion. If you want to keep your tan longer, and avoid immediate or even soon after peeling, this really works. To sum, it moisturized, prevented peeling and maintained my tan throughout the spring into the summer. The long story-- I began using this product at the end of spring, right after I returned from a Bahamaian vacation in the early spring. I naturally have a year round tan, but in the sun, I become browner and love to maintain that summer bronze glow that happens when I frolic on the beach for days. I knew it was going to be awhile before I could regularly go to the beach so I saw this product and decided to try. I used to not peel, but once I hit my 30s I began to peel regularly, after tanning. Once I started using this, I did not peel AT ALL. And, my tan did not fade. Yes, I still went to the beach with a base tan (which helps when tanning), but I am sure it would've faded quicker without this product. I also didn't start peeling until I ran out of this product. I use it everyday after getting out of the shower, all over my body. I have sensitive skin, and it didn't seem to bother it at all, and it has a light pleasant smell (not strong coconut-y). I highly recommend! Oh, because it's so light, it may not seem to be absorbing properly, but no worries-- it does, without clogging!
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Melissa
Chelsea, US
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Works well!
Size: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
So far I like this! It is runnier than normal lotion so you don’t need as much. The only thing I don’t like it smells like baby powder to me. But it does work really well with tans!
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The first bottle I received had leaked all over the inside of the package but I sent that back and got a replacement. I love this lotion. I actually first purchased it while I was in Maui 10 years ago. I love the scent of it and it really moisturizes my skin after sunning.
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