VW Shift Rod Hanger Bracket — Cures Sloppy Shifting (Model #CH11)

Short answer: This is a replacement shift rod hanger bracket that holds the shift rod at the correct angle and height inside the tunnel to cure sloppy shifting. It fits the VW Beetle 1960–1979 (from chassis #3140046), the Bus 1950–1966 (through chassis #216028111) and the Karmann Ghia 1960–1974.

The shift rod hanger bracket holds your shift rod at the correct angle and height inside the tunnel — and a worn, bent, or rusted-out hanger is a common hidden cause of vague, sloppy shifting. This replacement bracket restores proper shift-rod support for smooth, precise gear selection.

It's a frequent companion to a fresh shift bushing: if your hanger is too worn for a new bushing to snap in tight, replacing the hanger is the fix.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1960–1979 (starting at chassis #3140046)
• VW Bus (Type 2): 1950–1966 (through chassis #216028111)
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1960–1974

Key Features & Benefits

• Cures sloppy shifting: corrects the worn or distorted factory hanger that causes vague shifts
• Correct angle and height: restores proper shift-rod geometry
• Lets a new bushing seat tight: essential when the old hanger is too worn to hold a fresh bushing

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: CH11
• Beetle application: 1960–1979 (from chassis #3140046)
• Bus application: through 1966 (through chassis #216028111)
• Shipping box: 6 x 4 x 3 in (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a worn hanger really cause sloppy shifting? Yes — a worn, bent, or rusted-out hanger no longer holds the shift rod at the correct angle and height, a common hidden cause of vague, sloppy shifting.
• Does it fit a Bus? Yes — it fits the Type 2 Bus through 1966 (through chassis #216028111).
• Should I replace the shift bushing too? Often yes — if the old hanger is too worn for a new bushing to snap in tight, replacing the hanger is what lets a fresh bushing seat correctly.
• What is the part number? Washburn's Metal CH11.

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