EMPI Thing Spindle Set — 3" Raised, Forged 5140 Steel, SCORE Approved | VW Type 181
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EMPI Thing Spindle Set — 3" Raised, Forged 5140 Steel, SCORE Approved | VW Type 181

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EMPI Thing Spindle Set — 3" Raised, Forged 5140 Steel, SCORE Approved | VW Type 181OE Thing Spindle for use in off road applications requiring extra ground clearance. With its 3 raised configuration, these all new forged spindles are ready for your Baja, Buggy, or Class 11 build! 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 waste hours on eBay searching for used parts or one offs, when you can build with brand new

OE Thing Spindle for use in off-road applications requiring extra ground clearance. With its 3” raised configuration, these all-new forged spindles are ready for your Baja, Buggy, or Class 11 build!

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 waste hours on eBay searching for used parts or one-offs, when you can build with brand-new components for longevity and peace of mind?

Extensive testing on the Mojave Trail confirms these spindles will handle all the abuse you can throw at them.

Constructed of Hot Forged 5140 medium carbon steel.

SCORE approved for Class 11 competition.

Thing spindles are compatible with Type 1 Ball Joint beams. They will require the use of EMPI Trailing Arm Set with Heavy Duty Ball Joints installed 98-4558-0.


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David O. Hoagland
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 4
Like Steve McQueen, all I need's a fast machine...
Size: Medium, Color: Vintage Indigo
I was very impressed by the quality of the Vintage Indigo (distressed) jacket I received. Much heavier denim than Levi's, rugged stitching, classic fit that is also much better than the relaxed Levi's available on Amazon. The inside pockets are generous and sturdy but have no closure flap so if you bent over enough I suppose things could fall out. This jacket is pretty bombproof if you ask me and at half the price of Levi's. I only wish that they made this in size small, which I can't find anywhere. I am 5'9" and 170 lbs, athletic build. I like a high and tight fit on these like Steve McQueen would have rocked, the shoulders and sleeves on this medium size are a bit oversized, the body is just a tad more relaxed and longer than I would like. Most guys would probably be very pleased with this medium. It would work very well over sweaters and such. Update: I ordered the Lee Boss Man vintage style jacket in Medium, it's much tighter fitting than this Wrangler and the vintage wash is much more convincing. The Lee is a much trimmer fit, tight across the shoulders and through the sleeves, slim on the body. It's more the Steve McQueen look I was searching for so it's a keeper. No room for sweaters under the Lee and the denim is much lighter weight than the Wrangler. Lee's the one for me. This Wrangler is very good quality but not quite the fit for me so it goes back. Thankfully Amazon makes returns free and easy so you can try every brand.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
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scott w miller
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Size & fit great
Size: Large, Color: Vintage Indigo
The fit of the jean jacket was as described. I did order a large. I am 5'11'' The sleeves were Not long they were the proper length and came to my wrist as they should have. The color was a little darker than the picture but still a nice washed-out blue. Looking forward to years of wearing this jacket. The jacket is high quality with excellent stitching. I am a consumer and was not compensated for this review.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2025
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Axe Rider
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Runs a little large
Size: X-Large Tall, Color: Antique Indigo
Awesome jacket! I am a vintage Lee Rider jacket man since high school. All Made in USA from denim Made in USA. Oldest from High School. Think I bought a Wrangler jacket once and it was not fitted like a Rider, boxy and baggy. Returned it. Wanted to try a Wrangler or Levi jacket after wearing Lee jackets for over 50 years. Modern Lee are Lee by name. After reading a 100 reviews the Wrangler reviews were consistent. The Levi reviews were all over the place, small, large, thin, thick, all cotton, stretch, made no telling where. Ordered this jacket. Ordered a XL Tall. Usually wear a XXL. But running large was a consistent comment. Sized to fit a hoodie under. Built odd, 48 jacket, 37 shirt sleeves, 36 pants are loose fit. The sized down jacket fits a little loose. May shrink down a little, washed twice yesterday. But like all Bangladesh made clothes I have owned the quality is equal to my 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s Made in USA Lee Rider jackets. The denim is top quality, the stitching is even and well done. Not as slick as my Diamond Gusset denim jacket on finishing inside, think 700.00 suit coat quality, but equal to any of my five Lee jackets. This is a Tough Wear and not an Italian suit coat. Living in Houston we only see a month or two of jacket weather a year. Wearing shorts and tee shirt today. So stores do not stock year round. Amazon was a gamble on size and quality. Looked before ordering, no stores had jackets in stock after first of the year to try size and fit. I got lucky. Fit like a XXL Lee Rider or Diamond Gusset. Quality of denim and construction are top notch. Much recommended, just order down on size if you are borderline on sizes.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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Deborah Jones
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Men’s Jacket looks great
Size: XX-Large, Color: Antique Indigo
Wrangler Men’s Jacket fit my husband great. He really liked it and it was a good price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
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Donna Fortenberry
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
The jacket you'll love forever. . .
Size: X-Large Tall, Color: Vintage Indigo
Absolutely love this jacket! Very well made. Thick material. May not be the summer jacket, but still a great jacket for when it's just a little cool to go w/o something. And, WOW, does it look great!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2026

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