{"product_id":"dave-folts-vw-type-1-late-model-throw-out-bearing-upgrade-kit","title":"Dave Folts VW Type 1 Late Model Throw-Out Bearing Upgrade Kit — Modern Reliable Engagement | VW Type 1 Early Transmission","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDave Folts Late-Model Throw-Out Bearing Upgrade Kit | VW Type 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eUpgrade your early Type 1 transmission to a modern, reliable engagement system with this complete \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eLate-Model Throw-Out Bearing Conversion Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Manufactured by Dave Folts—a name synonymous with high-performance transaxle components for over two decades—this kit solves the inherent reliability issues of early-style \"clips\" that are prone to failing or falling off the cross-shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe centerpiece of this kit is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eheavy-duty reinforced cross-shaft\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike stock stamped versions, the ears on this shaft are precision-welded and strengthened to handle increased pedal pressure and high-performance pressure plates without flexing or breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Conversion:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes everything required to transition from the early-style bearing to the vastly superior 1971-later guided style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDave Folts Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Proven design with over 20 years of track and street testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReinforced Cross-Shaft:\u003c\/b\u003e Features heavy-duty \"ears\" to prevent the common failure points of OEM shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImproved Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the risk of the bearing becoming unseated from the shaft during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull Hardware Pack:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes with a new return spring, bronze bushings, circlips, seals, and the guide sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eReinforced Cross-Shaft (Late Model Style)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Throw-Out Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eGuide Sleeve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eOperating Arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003eReturn Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003eBronze Bushings \u0026amp; Shaft Seals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003eInstallation Hardware (Snap rings\/washers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44896310067315,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/1776970639546.png?v=1777144809","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/dave-folts-vw-type-1-late-model-throw-out-bearing-upgrade-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}