 Problem with installing short shifter |
 Apr 10, 2010 - 8:34 PM
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I just tried to install E-bay short shifter (I think 7th gen) in my car and experienced problem - the bottom part of the shifter (from the ball down) is too long:
 I'd guess about 1/4 -3/8 inch... The bottom of the shifter is hitting this little bump on the chasis (hard to explain without picture) and won't go to 1st, 3rd and 5th gear. I need approximately 1/4-3/8 inch more clearance. I am already considering buying another shifter (this one was very cheap) but here is a thought: What would happen if I placed 1/4 (3/8) inch spacers under the whole (white plastic) shifter assembly and lifted it up?? Would it negatively affect anything? 
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Apr 22, 2010 - 6:14 AM
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The reason why you need the spacer is because the shaft is a bit long, by using the spacer it lifts the shifter assembly higher so that the shaft can sit without rubbing anything, thus makes also the shifter sit lower.
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conus00 Problem with installing short shifter Apr 10, 2010 - 8:34 PM
95CelicaST You need aluminum spacers to go between the body a... Apr 10, 2010 - 9:08 PM
conus00 QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Apr 10, 2010 - 10... Apr 10, 2010 - 9:19 PM johnnehh ^^Yup. Mine did the same thing. I used 2 of the sp... Apr 10, 2010 - 9:09 PM 95CelicaST Yep. And if they don't work I'll buy ... Apr 10, 2010 - 9:59 PM njccmd2002 dude, go cheap,
get some home depot washers and ... Apr 18, 2010 - 6:04 PM trdproven that ebay shaft should have came with the spacers. Apr 19, 2010 - 4:37 AM 96stgreendemon it could be the spacers, or you could be having th... Apr 20, 2010 - 8:56 AM GriffGirl ball.... cup... shaft. Heh heh. Apr 20, 2010 - 2:40 PM tomazws QUOTE (GriffGirl @ Apr 20, 2010 - 12... Apr 27, 2010 - 7:04 PM |
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