A lever connection comprises a lever having a cable end and a spring end and a pivot point therebetween, and a cable having a cable end fitting attached to an end thereof. The cable end fitting comprises a cable clamp and a frame, the cable clamp being adapted for attachment of the end fitting to the cable, the frame comprising first and second side members, a top member, and a bottom member. The top member is adjacent to the cable clamp and the frame defines an orifice between the first and second side members and the top and bottom members, the side members having a distance therebetween. The cable end of the lever comprises a bearing being sized for insertion through the orifice of the end fitting and adapted for engagement with the bottom member of the frame of the end fitting.