EMPI Heavy Duty IRS Spring Plates — 6-1/8\" Collar, Pair | VW Beetle 1972–1979 (18-1074-0)

EMPI Heavy Duty IRS Spring Plates — 6-1/8\" Collar, Pair | VW Beetle 1972–1979 (18-1074-0)The EMPI Heavy Duty IRS Spring Plates are the definitive replacement for late model 19721979 Volkswagens. These high strength plates are designed to replace the original factory single spring plate style, offering a more robust and rigid foundation for your rear suspension. By upgrading to these heavy duty units, you ensure better handling and more consistent alignment, whether you are restoring a stock daily driver or building a performance street

The EMPI Heavy Duty IRS Spring Plates are the definitive replacement for late-model 1972–1979 Volkswagens. These high-strength plates are designed to replace the original factory single spring plate style, offering a more robust and rigid foundation for your rear suspension. By upgrading to these heavy-duty units, you ensure better handling and more consistent alignment, whether you are restoring a stock daily driver or building a performance street machine.

Engineered with a 6 1/8" collar, these plates are a precise match for 26 9/16” torsion bars. The heavy-gauge steel construction provides superior resistance to flexing and fatigue compared to aging OE units, making them an essential part of any rear-end refresh for late-model Type 1 chassis.

Key Specifications:

• Compatibility: Fits Type 1 (Beetle/Ghia) models from 1972–1979.

• Suspension Type: IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) only.

• Collar Size: 6 1/8" (Specifically for 26 9/16" torsion bars).

• Design: Heavy-duty replacement for the factory single spring plate style.

• Quantity: Sold as a matched pair (Left and Right).