Rear shift rod coupler kits

poptop tom · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:58 am Post subject: Rear shift rod coupler kits

Are there any good (or decent) quality kits available anywhere?
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:19 am Post subject:

I trust you have been here?

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/091Transmission.html

I have not found any good ones but have not looked very hard either.

But I will be looking soon as I go to install this Berg shifter. Let us know what you find.

poptop tom · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:45 am Post subject:

Yes, I read that on Richard's site. I was in contact with Scott (German Supply), and he doesnt sell the kits because he hadnt found any that are worth selling, as far as quality goes.

I was hoping someone had used one of the versions Richard lists, and has found some luck with it!
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ned · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:04 am Post subject:

Call eric at small car connection and ask him for the good shift coupler. 760 244 9811

fusername · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

you are gonna love that berg shifter my friend.
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poptop tom · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:48 am Post subject:

Thanks ned, I'll do just that!
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hazetguy · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=385485
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SGKent · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject:

we used the old metal frame and the new sides. You can also have the nose on the new ones tigged to the cage so they don't run the risk of spinning.
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barefootwestie · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:24 am Post subject:

Seeming how it appears that one of my bushings fell out and is time for a replacement and this thread is two years old, can anyone make any recommendations on recent purchases they have made for the coupling? Do we have any solid leads on good replacements?

The latter two listed on this page appear to be a better quality than most I have seen:

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=311-798-211
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Keeby Swaggz · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:30 am Post subject:

I did what SGKent suggests, used new bushings and hardware with the original cage... as long as your old cage is viable, that's your best bet... I went with urethane 'cause I don't know if I trust aftermarket rubber (too soft)...
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Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50352

The bottom two do look to be stouter. You might just make a phone call and see what the vendor thinks.

busdaddy · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:54 am Post subject:

barefootwestie · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:01 pm Post subject:

Desertbusman · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject:

Yea, sure, just call CIP or MAMW for good advice Laughing

Not all cages and inserts are the same size and interchangable. If you buy some complete coupler to just use the inserts out of it to put in another cage you might end up surprised.

Do not buy an EMPI coupler. Anyone want to buy an unused one real cheap?

CB Performance has a HD Rino coupler that is pretty awesome. It's the only one I know of that has a regular bolt and lock nut instead of the lag bolt and hollow tube that frequently cause problems. Inserts and cage look bullet proof.
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RatCamper · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:22 pm Post subject:

bajafreaks · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:46 pm Post subject:

I just installed the ACC-C10-3595-HD from cip1 and Im very happy with the quality and feel. It doesn't have the lag screw just simply a nut and bolt.

barefootwestie · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the input.
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RatCamper · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject:

CB has the brake line I need too. Yay!

I'm going to try out their heavy duty one. It still costs a pittance so why not.
Looking at their site I feel like a kid in a sweet shop. Everything is so cheap.
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