{"product_id":"42224","title":"Bug\/ SB 73-79 Shift Rod through Tunnel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the same shift rods sold by our competitors and they all state that this rod fit Beetle\/Ghia from 1968 to 1979. THIS IS INCORRECT, there were 2 different lengths of shift rods used in these years. From 1968 to 1972, the shift rod was longer and measured 45-1\/8 inches long. In 1973, VW moved the shifter position back a small amount and from 1973 to 1979, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshift rods where 43-5\/8 inches long overall (41-11\/16 inches Center of cup to center of pin hole).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the 68-72 shift rod is not available, many customers purchase this later version and lengthen it to fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne other note, shift rods are bent to fit around the e-brake handle area inside the tunnel, they are not supposed to be straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EIS PARTS INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373808271647,"sku":"111-711-155G","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8797\/1103\/files\/111711155G.jpg?v=1739036672","url":"https:\/\/shop.ipconlinestore.com\/products\/42224","provider":"IPC - Import Parts Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}