{"product_id":"billet-shift-coupler-7075-64-newer-bugs-buses","title":"Performance Billet Shift Coupler, late style","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing Performance VW Billet Shift Coupler – Late Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDitch the stock plastic coupler and upgrade to the lightest, slickest shift coupler on the market. Machined from aircraft-grade \u003cb\u003e7075-T651 billet aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e and Black Hard Anodized for durability, this King Performance coupler delivers a crisp, precise shift feel that factory parts simply can't match. Pair it with a Delrin shift bushing for the ultimate air-cooled VW shifting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightest Unit on the Market:\u003c\/b\u003e Machined from high-strength 7075-T651 billet aluminum — stronger and lighter than OEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Shifting:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the slop and vagueness of worn stock couplers for a direct, mechanical shift feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifetime Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e Guaranteed for life against breakage — King Performance stands behind every unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered and manufactured in the USA by King Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 7075-T651 Billet Aluminum, Black Hard Anodized\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBolt:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 2 Stainless Shoulder Bolt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Grade 8 AN Washer and Flex-Top Lock Nut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet Screw:\u003c\/b\u003e Cone Point Set Screw with Thin Jam Nut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle\/Bug):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1979\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1974\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus\/Van):\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback\/Fastback\/Notchback):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1973\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e For the best possible shift feel, pair this coupler with our Delrin shift bushing for a complete upgrade of your shift linkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a complete shift linkage upgrade? Browse the rest of our VW shift hardware: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shifters-components\"\u003eShifters \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e for additional couplers and trigger shifters, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eThe Washburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e for our Snap-Lock Delrin shift bushing, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e for related drivetrain parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41143306518643,"sku":"CH15","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240723_180144.jpg?v=1721974758","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/billet-shift-coupler-7075-64-newer-bugs-buses","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}