TK Pro-Formance Billet-Proof Clutch Pedal Shaft — Stock-Width or Fat-Foot | VW Type 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing 1958–1979

Stop Replacing Broken Clutch Pedal Hooks — Go Billet-Proof

The factory clutch pedal shaft in every air-cooled VW pedal cluster uses a thin steel "hook" to grab the clutch cable — and that hook is a known weak point, especially on cars with a stiffer aftermarket clutch. The TK Pro-Formance Billet-Proof Clutch Shaft Upgrade replaces that hook entirely with a precision-turned 1018 steel shaft and a TIG-welded tool-steel shoulder bolt riding on a bronze pivot bushing. It's a direct drop-in for your existing pedal cluster and clutch cable — no mods required.

Key Features:

• Precision-Turned 1018 Steel Shaft: laser-cut arm with a precision-cut interface that times the shaft and arm correctly before TIG welding, so the geometry is right every time.
• .080" Deep Lubrication Grooves: machined at the bushing contact points inside the pedal mount for long-term smooth pivot action.
• Bronze Pivot Bushing + Tool-Steel Shoulder Bolt: eliminates the failure-prone factory hook design at the source.
• Includes New Wolfsburg West Clutch Arm Retention Pin.
• Works With Your Stock Clutch Cable: no special cable required.
• Guaranteed for Life by TK Pro-Formance.

Fitment:

Confirmed: VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing, 1958–1979, with the original German (113-series) pedal assembly. Also fits Manx and dune-buggy builds running a German VW pedal cluster.

Not for VW Bus — TK Pro-Formance sells a dedicated Bus pedal upgrade separately; this shaft is sized for the Type 1/Type 3/Thing pedal cluster only.

Super Beetle: fitment not confirmed by the manufacturer. Contact us before ordering if your car is a Super Beetle.

Specifications:

• Material: 1018 steel shaft, laser-cut steel arm, tool-steel shoulder bolt, bronze pivot bushing
• Included: Wolfsburg West clutch arm retention pin
• Stock-Width: direct stock-position replacement
• Fat-Foot: moves the clutch arm 3/4" outboard; includes billet spacer and Super-Stop
• Weight: approx. 0.8–1 lb (estimated pending physical confirmation)

Q: Does this fit a 1972 VW Beetle? Yes — confirmed for 1958–1979 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing with the original German pedal assembly.

Q: Does this fit a VW Bus? No — TK Pro-Formance sells a separate, dedicated Bus pedal upgrade; this shaft fits the Type 1/3/Thing pedal cluster only.

Q: What's the difference between Stock-Width and Fat-Foot? Stock-Width replaces the shaft at the factory position. Fat-Foot moves the clutch arm 3/4" outboard and includes a billet spacer and Super-Stop for a wider pedal stance.

Q: Do I need a new clutch cable? No — it's designed to work with your factory clutch cable.

Q: Are you an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal sources this directly through TK Pro-Formance.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.