{"product_id":"ch20-bs-1965-1968-shift-rod-stock-length-vw-factory-german-part","title":"VW Stock-Length Shift Rod | Type 1 Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia | Original Factory German Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Stock-Length Shift Rod | Original Factory German Part\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eVW stock-length shift rod\u003c\/b\u003e is an \u003cb\u003eoriginal German factory part\u003c\/b\u003e, sold in the same length it left the factory. When you need to replace the rod itself without shortening, this is the real thing — \u003cb\u003enot aftermarket\u003c\/b\u003e. Every rod is inspected before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (stock-length chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply \u003cb\u003egenuine German factory\u003c\/b\u003e shift rods — not reproduction aftermarket parts — and inspect each one before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal German Part:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine factory component, not aftermarket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock Length:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied in the factory length for a direct replacement without shortening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected:\u003c\/b\u003e Checked before sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Shift rod (stock length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German factory part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Inspected before sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this the same length as factory?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is sold in the stock\/factory length, not shortened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this an original German part or aftermarket?\u003c\/b\u003e It is an original German factory part, not aftermarket, and is inspected before sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild out your driveline with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse everything for your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"75.00 \/ 75.00 \/ 75.00","offer_id":43124546535539,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240808_164927A_stock_shift_rod.jpg?v=1749587257","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/ch20-bs-1965-1968-shift-rod-stock-length-vw-factory-german-part","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}