{"id":24570,"date":"2025-12-08T22:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slammedbullies.com\/index.php\/product\/urethane-shift-coupler-early-style\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:08:18","slug":"urethane-shift-coupler-early-style","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/slammedbullies.com\/index.php\/product\/urethane-shift-coupler-early-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Urethane Shift Coupler, Early Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><strong>Urethane Shift Coupler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EMPI 16-5102-0<\/strong> is a <strong>Urethane Shift Coupler<\/strong>compatible with<strong>Volkswagenearly models<\/strong>, including <strong>Type 1 (1954-1964), Type 2 (1955-1967), and Type 3 (1962-1963)<\/strong>. This heavy-duty coupler replaces the <strong>round stock couplers<\/strong>, improving <strong>shift precision and durability<\/strong>.<strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> Made from urethane, providing enhanced durability over stock rubber couplers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fitment:<\/strong> Compatible with VW Bug, Bus, and Karmann Ghia up to 1964.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functionality:<\/strong> Reduces sloppy play in the shift linkage, improving gear engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation:<\/strong> Comes with grub screws for a secure connection between the shift rod and transmission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety Consideration:<\/strong> Safety wire is recommended to prevent screws from loosening due to road vibration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This urethane shift coupler is a great upgrade for classicair-cooled enthusiasts, ensuring smoother shifting and improved durability.<br><strong>16-5102 \u2013 Urethane Shift Coupler, Early Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urethane Shift Coupler EMPI 16-5102-0 is a Urethane Shift Couplercompatible withVolkswagenearly models, including Type 1 (1954-1964), Type 2 (1955-1967), and Type 3 (1962-1963). 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