King Performance Billet Shift Coupler | Late-Style Air-Cooled VW | 7075-T651 Billet Aluminum (CH15)

King Performance VW Billet Shift Coupler — Late Style (7075-T651 Billet Aluminum)

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.

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

Vehicle 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

Why Choose King Performance?

King Performance engineers and manufactures this coupler in the USA and backs it with a lifetime guarantee against breakage, so you get a stronger, lighter alternative to worn factory parts.

Key Features & Benefits

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

Technical 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
• Part Number: CH15

Frequently Asked Questions

• What material is the coupler made from? Aircraft-grade 7075-T651 billet aluminum, black hard anodized.
• Is there a warranty? Yes — it's guaranteed for life against breakage.
• What hardware is included? A Type 2 stainless shoulder bolt, a Grade 8 AN washer and flex-top lock nut, and a cone point set screw with thin jam nut.

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