{"product_id":"vw-bus-throttle-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-c05","title":"King Heavy-Duty Stainless Throttle Cable | VW Bus Split \u0026 Bay 1950–1979 | Heim Joint, Made in USA (C05)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Performance Heavy-Duty Stainless Throttle Cable — VW Bus 1950–1979 (C05)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a VW Bus the throttle cable runs the full length of the chassis from the pedal to the rear-mounted engine — a long, exposed run that sees road spray, heat and decades of flex. Factory-style galvanized cables rust inside, fray at the ends and stretch, which shows up as a lazy pedal or a throttle that hangs above idle. This \u003cb\u003eKing Performance stainless steel Bus throttle cable\u003c\/b\u003e fixes that at the source: \u003cb\u003estainless cable\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003eheim joint at the throttle pedal\u003c\/b\u003e for smooth articulation, and all hardware included. Made in the USA from American materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 Split Window Bus\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1967 — 140\" cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 Bay Window Bus\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979 — 144\" cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTell us your year\u003c\/b\u003e in the order notes so we ship the correct length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick the Right Throttle Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/type-1-beetle-performance-throttle-cable-stainless-steel\"\u003eBeetle, Ghia \u0026amp; Type 1 — King stainless throttle cable (C01)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shortened-manx-buggy-chassis-throttle-cable\"\u003eMeyers Manx \/ shortened buggy chassis — King shortened throttle cable (C03)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bus-throttle-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-c05\"\u003eVW Bus 1950–1979 — King stainless Bus throttle cable (C05)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c09-maxx-accelerator-cable\"\u003eTopline MaXX 9 ft universal-length stainless accelerator cable (C09)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-accelerator-throttle-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-98-7501-b\"\u003eBudget stock-replacement EMPI accelerator cable (98-7501-B)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless construction\u003c\/b\u003e — no rust or fraying over the long Bus run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeim joint at the pedal\u003c\/b\u003e — smooth, low-friction pedal action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear-correct length\u003c\/b\u003e — 140\" Split \/ 144\" Bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware included.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/b\u003e by King Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePedal end:\u003c\/b\u003e heim joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLengths:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\" (Split 1950–1967) \/ 144\" (Bay 1968–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e King Performance (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in USA from US materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e C05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer note:\u003c\/b\u003e off-highway use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the old cable from the engine end and use it to check length before installing the new one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLube the cable and inspect the guide tubes for kinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet full throttle with the pedal on the floor, then confirm it snaps back to idle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich length will I get?\u003c\/b\u003e King builds the Bus throttle cable in two lengths: \u003cb\u003e140\" for Split Window Buses (1950–1967)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e144\" for Bay Window Buses (1968–1979)\u003c\/b\u003e. Leave your year in the order notes and we ship the right one; if there is no note we contact you first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel throttle cable with a heim joint at the throttle pedal. Made in the USA from American materials; hardware included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy replace a Bus throttle cable with stainless?\u003c\/b\u003e The cable runs the full length of the Bus to the rear engine. A long galvanized cable rusts, frays and stretches, which shows up as lazy throttle response or a pedal that will not return. Stainless removes the corrosion problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it work with a dual-carb conversion or engine swap?\u003c\/b\u003e The lengths are for the factory routing. Swaps and dual-carb linkages can change the length you need — measure your old cable and contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs there a bundle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — pair it with the year-correct clutch cable and billet adjuster: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-refresh-bundle-throttle-clutch-vw-split-window-bus-1950-1967\"\u003eSplit Bus bundle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-refresh-bundle-throttle-clutch-vw-bay-window-bus-1968-1971\"\u003eBay 1968–1971 bundle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-refresh-bundle-throttle-clutch-vw-bay-window-bus-1972-1979\"\u003eBay 1972–1979 bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/b\u003e King Performance, in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoing the clutch too? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bus-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-steel-made-in-usa\"\u003eSplit Bus clutch cable (C06)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bay-window-bus-clutch-cable-1968-1971-stainless-c07\"\u003eBay 1968–71 (C07)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bay-window-bus-clutch-cable-1972-1979-stainless-c08\"\u003eBay 1972–79 (C08)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-intake\"\u003eFuel \u0026amp; Intake\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42152738357363,"sku":"C05","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/busthrottle20240917_125338.jpg?v=1726603497","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-bus-throttle-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-c05","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}