King Performance VW Billet Shift Coupler – Late Style

Ditch the stock plastic coupler and upgrade to the lightest, slickest shift coupler on the market. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T651 billet aluminum 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.

Why Upgrade?

• Lightest Unit on the Market: Machined from high-strength 7075-T651 billet aluminum — stronger and lighter than OEM.

• Precision Shifting: Eliminates the slop and vagueness of worn stock couplers for a direct, mechanical shift feel.

• Lifetime Guarantee: Guaranteed for life against breakage — King Performance stands behind every unit.

• Made in the USA: Engineered and manufactured in the USA by King Performance.

Specifications

• Material: 7075-T651 Billet Aluminum, Black Hard Anodized

• Bolt: Type 2 Stainless Shoulder Bolt

• Hardware: Grade 8 AN Washer and Flex-Top Lock Nut

• Set Screw: Cone Point Set Screw with Thin Jam Nut

Fitment

• VW Type 1 (Beetle/Bug): 1965–1979

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1965–1974

• VW Type 2 (Bus/Van): 1968–1979

• VW Type 3 (Squareback/Fastback/Notchback): 1965–1973

• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Pro Tip: For the best possible shift feel, pair this coupler with our Delrin shift bushing for a complete upgrade of your shift linkage.

Explore Related Categories

Building a complete shift linkage upgrade? Browse the rest of our VW shift hardware: Shifters & Components for additional couplers and trigger shifters, The Washburn's Signature Series for our Snap-Lock Delrin shift bushing, and Transaxle & Components for related drivetrain parts.