{"product_id":"tk-proformance-pedal-shaft","title":"TK Pro-Formance Billet-Proof Clutch Pedal Shaft — Stock-Width or Fat-Foot | VW Type 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing 1958–1979","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop Replacing Broken Clutch Pedal Hooks — Go Billet-Proof\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cb\u003eTK Pro-Formance Billet-Proof Clutch Shaft Upgrade\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision-Turned 1018 Steel Shaft:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e.080\" Deep Lubrication Grooves:\u003c\/b\u003e machined at the bushing contact points inside the pedal mount for long-term smooth pivot action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBronze Pivot Bushing + Tool-Steel Shoulder Bolt:\u003c\/b\u003e eliminates the failure-prone factory hook design at the source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes New Wolfsburg West Clutch Arm Retention Pin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks With Your Stock Clutch Cable:\u003c\/b\u003e no special cable required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed for Life\u003c\/b\u003e by TK Pro-Formance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfirmed:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for VW Bus\u003c\/b\u003e — TK Pro-Formance sells a dedicated Bus pedal upgrade separately; this shaft is sized for the Type 1\/Type 3\/Thing pedal cluster only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuper Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e fitment not confirmed by the manufacturer. Contact us before ordering if your car is a Super Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 1018 steel shaft, laser-cut steel arm, tool-steel shoulder bolt, bronze pivot bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e Wolfsburg West clutch arm retention pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock-Width:\u003c\/b\u003e direct stock-position replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFat-Foot:\u003c\/b\u003e moves the clutch arm 3\/4\" outboard; includes billet spacer and Super-Stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 0.8–1 lb (estimated pending physical confirmation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Does this fit a 1972 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — confirmed for 1958–1979 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing with the original German pedal assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Does this fit a VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e No — TK Pro-Formance sells a separate, dedicated Bus pedal upgrade; this shaft fits the Type 1\/3\/Thing pedal cluster only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What's the difference between Stock-Width and Fat-Foot?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Do I need a new clutch cable?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it's designed to work with your factory clutch cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Are you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal sources this directly through TK Pro-Formance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWARNING: 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.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TK Pro-Formance","offers":[{"title":"Fat-Foot","offer_id":45216690864243,"sku":"TKP-CS-FF","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stock-Width","offer_id":45269009006707,"sku":"TKP-CS-STOCK","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/IMG_0095_whitebg_vertical.png?v=1785947094","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/tk-proformance-pedal-shaft","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}