EMPI Heavy Duty Aluminum IRS Side Cover — High-Torque Transaxle Reinforcement | VW Type 1 (16-9905-0) year-1975 1949–1967 convertible

1949–1967 convertible

An early-style billet shift coupler machined from 7075-T651 aluminum and black hard anodized

One 44-tooth splined collar

Any change to spindle geometry or ride height requires a fresh alignment

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EMPI Heavy Duty Aluminum IRS Side Cover — High-Torque Transaxle Reinforcement | VW Type 1 (16-9905-0) year-1975 1949–1967 convertibleEMPI Heavy Duty Aluminum IRS Side Cover High Torque Transaxle Reinforcement (16 9905 0) The EMPI Heavy Duty Aluminum IRS Side Cover is a critical reinforcement for air cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts running high horsepower or high torque engines. While factory stamped steel covers are prone to flexing under load, this heavy duty aluminum alloy unit provides the structural rigidity necessary to brace the ring gear and maintain precise gear mesh,