Can i DIY my shortshifter??

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:35 pm

Hi peeps,

Recently noticed my boots around the transmission are worn, so while replacing both parts I thin ill install my shortshifter.

Any tips to getting the job done would be appreciated.

Cheers

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:56 pm

I took a photo of the order that the parts should go, but can't find it. The kit should have the parts (except the bolts) in order anyways, it's pretty straightforward as long as it's all in order.

If they are not in order, take a photo and post it up and I can tell you the order.

My only tip is to put some loctite on the bolts, or a locking washer.

PM MasterZ, he did a great step-by-step guide that is no longer on the web. If you get a hold of him, ask him to host it again or post it in the Technical Guides section.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:19 pm

Found it:

Another tip I just remembered, if you bought a cheapy-no-name eBay shifter, remove the lower shift bush and use the OEM one as it's much stronger.

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:59 pm

Thanks for all the advice ill get to it on Saturday and let you know how it goes, shifted was bought from a recognised American importer/exporter so hopefully its legit

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:18 pm

One important trick with fitting the short shifter.
Make sure the shaft is a good fit in the lower bush, otherwsie your shifter will be very stiff if the shaft is a tight fit on the bush.

It the fit is loose, then so will your shifter!

If it's tight, and they usually are, ream out the bush a little so the shaft goes in easily, but not losely and does'nt have too much freeplay in it.

Then you'll end up with a short shifter that is like a hot knife through butter.