EMPI Thing Spindle Upgrade Kit — Ball Joint, 3" Raised, Off-Road | VW Type 181
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EMPI Thing Spindle Upgrade Kit — Ball Joint, 3" Raised, Off-Road | VW Type 181

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EMPI Thing Spindle Upgrade Kit — Ball Joint, 3" Raised, Off-Road | VW Type 181EMPI engineers have assembled the perfect package to upgrade your Type 1 ball joint beam into a raised front end for your Dune Buggy, Baja or Class 11 project. Starting with EMPI exclusive forged Type 181 Thing Spindles, this package features all new parts matched for a trouble free and time saving build! Extensive testing on the Mojave Trail by EMPI staff confirms this kit will handle all your off road abuse. Intended for off road applications

EMPI engineers have assembled the perfect package to upgrade your Type 1 ball joint beam into a raised front end for your Dune Buggy, Baja or Class 11 project. Starting with EMPI-exclusive forged Type 181 Thing Spindles, this package features all-new parts matched for a trouble-free and time-saving build! Extensive testing on the Mojave Trail by EMPI staff confirms this kit will handle all your off-road abuse.

Intended for off-road applications requiring extra articulation and ground clearance. This kit includes the following EMPI components:

22-3846-0 Forged Thing Spindle Set, One Pair
98-4556-1 Thing Lower Trailing Arm, Left
98-4556-2 Thing Lower Trailing Arm, Right
98-4560-B Thing Upper Trailing Arm, Left
98-4561-B Thing Upper Trailing Arm, Right
98-4536-B Upper Ball Joint, One Pair (Pressed)
98-4537-B Lower Ball Joint, One Pair (Pressed)
22-3817-7 Thing Camber Adjuster, One Pair
22-2813-7 Eccentric Washer, One Pair

3D scanning and CAD engineering ensure exact dimensions and a 3” lift for a direct replacement of original Type 181 spindles used on the 1973-1974 Thing.

Why spend hours on eBay searching for used parts or one-offs, when you can build with brand-new components for longevity and peace of mind? Plus pre-installed ball joints save you time and money!

EMPI Thing spindles and trailing arms are constructed of Hot Forged 5140 medium carbon steel. EMPI Thing Spindles are SCORE approved for Class 11 competition.

If you are seeking increased stopping power versus original Thing front drum brakes, these spindles are compatible with EMPI disc brake conversion kit
22-2895-0.

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Ale quintero
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
He loves this ball
Size: Medium, Size: Medium
My dog loves this ball. It’s the perfect size, he enjoys playing fetch and this ball has been his fav one. Thank you guys for making my lil one happy
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
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Mitch
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Our German Sheppard loves these
Size: Medium
These cost a bit more than tennis balls, but they are so much nicer and longer lasting. For starters, they stay cleaner than tennis balls because they’re smooth rubber. Dirt won’t build up on them and if anything does stick, like grass or soil, it falls off once the dog slobber dries. They’re also thick, so they don’t fall apart or blow out like a normal tennis ball does in our dog’s jaws after 30 seconds. Our GS chomps on these like crazy and the only damage they’ve suffered is a crack that developed from the edge of the hole, but the crack is growing very slowly and none of these balls have totally failed yet. The balls do whistle when thrown ant high speed and that may help a dog track and locate it, but I’m not sure. Our neighbors hear the whistling too so it’s far from silent. Lastly the orange ball is easy to locate out in our yard, but the dark blue practically disappears.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
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Casey B
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for smaller dogs
Size: Small
These two balls are perfect for the smaller mouthed dog that loves to play fetch. These balls are not only super durable (lots of teeth biting), but float in the baby pool we use for our miniature dachshunds. The value here is much better than you’d find anywhere else. The noise, if bitten hard enough, was “low” at best. Easy to spot/find if overthrown. Will definitely buy again once these are in bad repair; so far, so good-love these for my fur babies!
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E. Schall
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
My dogs favorite balls
Size: Medium
These are great for my dog who always has to have a ball in her mouth. Not too hard so I don't have to worry about her teeth. They last for ever. They do lose their shape a little over time (like I said, she always has a ball in her mouth) they become a little oval in shape. They still bounce, she still chases it and she still chews on it so I don't think she notices or cares. I've gotten her a bag full of these over time and I have only seen one that she chewed a chunk out.
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Kimmie is happy
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 5
My Dachshunds Love These
Size: Small
These balls are durable, flexible material, highly chewable without being easily destroyed. I stuff them with Milkbone Maro Snacks, which are just the right size to twist into the holes in the ball. My dogs literally get an hour+ chewing and chasing entertainment from these. They chew them, they sometimes 'pop' out of their mouths, go rolling across the floor, dogs chasing them. This satisfies their urge to hunt prey. Dachshunds can easily tear this kind of stuff-it-toy apart. These have lasted for a long time without tearing or shredding. I would NOT recommend them for a dog much larger than a tweenie weenie. They're a bit on the small side and might be swallowed by a larger dog. It would be cool it they also came in a larger size (and probably ball wall thickness also) for the bigger dogs to enjoy. These stuff-it chew balls are better than the kong balls my dogs had before these. Highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024

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