EMPI x Foose Billet Spring Plate Caps — Polished Aluminum | VW Swing Axle 1960–1968 (17-8897-0)

EMPI x Foose Billet Spring Plate Caps — Polished Aluminum | VW Swing Axle 1960–1968 (17-8897-0)Transform your rear suspension with the mirror like finish of the EMPI x Foose Billet Spring Plate Caps. This collaboration between EMPI and legendary automotive icon Chip Foose brings custom show car aesthetics to the classic Volkswagen chassis. These caps were meticulously developed using Fooses original concept sketches and SolidWorks CAD, ensuring a level of fit and finish that satisfies even the most demanding "nothing to hide" restoration

Transform your rear suspension with the mirror-like finish of the EMPI x Foose Billet Spring Plate Caps. This collaboration between EMPI and legendary automotive icon Chip Foose brings custom show-car aesthetics to the classic Volkswagen chassis. These caps were meticulously developed using Foose’s original concept sketches and SolidWorks CAD, ensuring a level of fit and finish that satisfies even the most demanding "nothing to hide" restoration standards.

CNC-machined from a single block of high-grade 6061 T-6 billet aluminum, these caps are hand-polished to a brilliant shine. They serve as a premium alternative to the factory stamped-steel covers, adding a high-tech, custom touch to your torsion housing. Each pair is engraved with the signature Foose Design logo, marking your build with a pedigree of world-class design.

Key Features:

• Iconic Foose Styling: Designed by Chip Foose to blend classic VW heritage with modern custom car culture.

   

• Show-Quality Polished Finish: Hand-polished billet aluminum provides a high-luster shine that stands out in any detailed chassis.

   

• Billet Strength: Precision CNC-machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum for superior durability compared to thin factory steel.

   

• Perfect Alignment: Engineered via CAD for a seamless fit over original or performance torsion bushings.

• Complete Hardware Kit: Each pair comes with heavy-duty M10 fasteners for a straightforward bolt-on upgrade.

   

Installation Guide: Step-by-Step

Note: Use caution when working around rear torsion bars. Ensure the car is safely supported on heavy-duty stands.

1. Preparation: Lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheels.

2. Safety First: Before removing the old caps, ensure the rear suspension is at full droop to minimize tension on the spring plate.

3. Removal: Unbolt the four M10 factory bolts and remove the old stamped caps. This is the perfect time to clean the torsion tube flange and inspect your bushings.

4. Bushing Check: If your original rubber bushings are compressed or cracked, consider replacing them with high-performance urethane units for better handling.

5. Alignment: Position the Foose Billet Cap over the spring plate. The precision machining ensures a tight, vibration-free fit.

6. Secure: Install the included M10 fasteners.

    

   • Pro Tip: To protect the high-polish finish, place a thin piece of plastic wrap or painter's tape over the bolt heads before using your socket or wrench.

7. Torque: Tighten in a star pattern to approximately 25–30 ft-lbs.

8. The Reveal: Wipe away any fingerprints with a microfiber cloth to restore that mirror shine.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 17-8897-0

   

• Material: 6061 T-6 Billet Aluminum

   

• Finish: High-Polish Aluminum (Engraved Logo)

• Suspension Compatibility: Swing Axle Rear Suspension

   

• Torsion Bar Length: Compatible with 21 3/4" length bars

   

• Fitment: * VW Type 1 (Beetle/Bug): 1960–1968

   

  • Karmann Ghia: 1960–1968

     

  • VW Type 3: 1962–1968