Shifter Bushing, for Beetle & Ghia 46-79, Bus 50-66

OVERVIEW

If you find yourself "rowing the boat" instead of shifting gears in your classic air-cooled VW, it''s highly likely that your original shifter bushing has disintegrated into a pile of brittle plastic dust inside the tunnel. This small but vital component is responsible for supporting the main shift rod as it travels from the shifter base back to the transmission coupler. When this bushing fails, the shift rod vibrates, rattles, and slops around, making it nearly impossible to find your gears with precision. Grinding gears and missed shifts aren''t just annoying; they put unnecessary stress on your synchronizers and transmission internals, leading to costly repairs down the road. Replacing this bushing is one of the most cost-effective ways to restore that legendary tight, mechanical feel to your Volkswagen''s gear selection and ensure your vintage ride remains a joy to drive.

Our EMPI replacement shifter bushing is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, ensuring a perfect fit within the tunnel hanger bracket. Manufactured from high-density, friction-resistant nylon, this bushing provides a smooth, stable surface for the shift rod to glide through while resisting the oils and grime common in vintage chassis. Whether you are performing a ground-up restoration on a 1956 Oval Window Beetle or simply trying to make your 1974 Ghia a more reliable daily driver, this component is an essential "must-have" for your maintenance list. Don''t settle for a vague, sloppy shifting experience when a simple, high-quality bushing replacement can make your VW shift rod feel brand new again. This is a direct replacement for the stock OEM setup and is a critical part for any dune buggy, woods buggy, or street-legal classic VW.

FITMENT

• Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1): 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
• Volkswagen Super Beetle: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
• Volkswagen Karmann Ghia: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
• Volkswagen Bus (Type 2): 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959,