{"product_id":"gear-shift-lever-heavy-duty-late-vanagon","title":"Gear Shift Lever (Heavy-Duty) [Late Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original VW-designed gear shift lever was a solid performer, but after decades of reliable service we are seeing a significant number of catastrophic failures. There are few things quite like a broken shift lever to spoil your weekend away, so we set about to produce a smart and durable replacement. Our design addresses the inherent weaknesses of the original design while simultaneously incorporating some very clever updates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSolid steel instead of hollow. \u003cem\u003eNo more breaking!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The l\u003c\/span\u003eower cross-bolt, spot-welded tube is replaced with a CNC bearing block made of black anodized aluminum, complete with grease fitting. \u003cem\u003eNo more plastic bushings!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Machined dimples for the \u003c\/span\u003espring stop collar. The lower dimple for standard shifting, and the upper for “short shift” kits. Ideally paired with our GoWesty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/swift-shift-kit-vanagon?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c8c69a5da\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43691813830821\" title=\"GoWesty Swift Shift\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwift Shift\u003c\/a\u003e kit, or use a different brand without having to drill. No drilling? \u003cem\u003eYee-haw!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Finished in black electrophoretic plating. \u003cem\u003eSleek and durable!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• All 1984-91 Vanagon manual transaxle except for factory 2WD 5-speed\u003cbr\u003e• All 1986-91 Syncro 4WD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for 1980-84 vans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Vanagon models typically have a 12mm shift lever. If you have an early van, you will need to update to a late-style shifter system to use this shift lever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis GoWesty shift lever is way smarter, less than half the price of what some competitors get for a copy of the original design, and is a direct-fit. No modifications needed to your Vanagon. What’s not to like?!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62824013005171,"sku":"GW-251-711-121E","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/1440\/9843\/files\/GW-251-711-121E_MAIN.png?v=1778249554","url":"https:\/\/overlandersoutfitter.com\/products\/gear-shift-lever-heavy-duty-late-vanagon","provider":"OVERLANDERS Outfitter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}