Shifter thread size???
11-21-2007, 10:29 PM
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Shifter thread size???
I installed a Steeda Tri-Ax shifter today, and I find out that my stock shift **** won't work with it even though Steeda claims it will. The tri-ax threads are too coarse for my stock shift ****. My **** is the aluminum one in the 2007 GT appearance package. Anyone know what size threads the tri-ax has? Not sure how to measure that. Is the GT appearance **** threaded finer than a regular stock **** or is Steeda off its rocker?
BTW, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE TRI-AX! BEST SHIFTER EVER. SO SMOOTH! NOT FLOPPY OR RATTLY, BUT NOT TOO STIFF EITHER. BLOWS HURST OUT OF THE WATER!!!
BTW, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE TRI-AX! BEST SHIFTER EVER. SO SMOOTH! NOT FLOPPY OR RATTLY, BUT NOT TOO STIFF EITHER. BLOWS HURST OUT OF THE WATER!!!
11-22-2007, 05:29 AM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
got my Steeda catalog in front of me. The product description for the Tri-Ax doesn't mention thread size for shifter, but right below that is the product description for their billet shifter *****. They offer one for the Tri-Ax and one for "factory shifter", which would seem to confirm what you already found out - they're not threaded the same! Guess that's one way to get you to buy another product from them. Glad you like it though - I've read all your posts about the troubles you had with the Hurst.
11-22-2007, 08:21 AM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
If memory serves, Steeda screwed up the threads (no pun intended) early on in the Tri-Ax's production for S197's and put the thread pitch for SN95 ***** on there. The stock S197 shift **** uses M12x1.25 threads, SN95 stock ***** use M12x1.75.
11-22-2007, 10:32 AM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
Thanks guys. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. I want a shifter ball, but I was considering ordering one of those long chrome shifter sticks with white ball from Jegs, and cutting it to length and drilling holes to fit my tri-ax. That way I'd have a quality shifter and the old school look. If I take the easy way out, I'll get just a shifter ball, but the problem is none of the descriptions of the ***** I've seen states anything about a shift boot retainer or a spacer so that the ball is not right next to the leather boot. I want a little bit of space between the two. Do you guys have any info on shifter ***** and what they actually come with? Thanks again.
11-22-2007, 10:48 AM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
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Thanks guys. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. I want a shifter ball, but I was considering ordering one of those long chrome shifter sticks with white ball from Jegs, and cutting it to length and drilling holes to fit my tri-ax. That way I'd have a quality shifter and the old school look. If I take the easy way out, I'll get just a shifter ball, but the problem is none of the descriptions of the ***** I've seen states anything about a shift boot retainer or a spacer so that the ball is not right next to the leather boot. I want a little bit of space between the two. Do you guys have any info on shifter ***** and what they actually come with? Thanks again.
Thanks guys. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. I want a shifter ball, but I was considering ordering one of those long chrome shifter sticks with white ball from Jegs, and cutting it to length and drilling holes to fit my tri-ax. That way I'd have a quality shifter and the old school look. If I take the easy way out, I'll get just a shifter ball, but the problem is none of the descriptions of the ***** I've seen states anything about a shift boot retainer or a spacer so that the ball is not right next to the leather boot. I want a little bit of space between the two. Do you guys have any info on shifter ***** and what they actually come with? Thanks again.
The Shelby ball in MossMustangs catalog shows a similar spacer.
The descriptions on shifter ***** is lacking everywhere I see
them for sale. Its a hit or miss at the best as to whats actually included.
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11-22-2007, 10:55 AM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
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Thanks, 157db. I'll keep you in mind if I go that route.
Thanks, 157db. I'll keep you in mind if I go that route.
Istill have the first prototype I made and would not have to make one.
11-23-2007, 10:17 PM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
We just installed a triax in a friends 89 , he had a s197 **** installed on the stock I talked him into getting a b&m t-handle, same prob the threads didnt match but a quick run tthu with the appropriate tap hooked it up , handle and the nut, find a tap and try it on the ****, good luck
11-23-2007, 10:34 PM
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RE: Shifter thread size???
Actually I have just placed an order for this one in black. http://www.shop.hms-store.com/produc...;categoryId=22
I ordered the one for the 79-04 model Mustang, so it should fit my tri-ax handle.
I ordered the one for the 79-04 model Mustang, so it should fit my tri-ax handle.
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