Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
07-21-2008, 12:50 PM
#14
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RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
I had the rattles with my Hurst and tried all sorts of ways to get rid of the rattles. Finally I thought of switching the Hurst bushings out with the stock ones and not only did it clear up 99% of the rattles, the shifter has a better feel to me now...........
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07-21-2008, 12:55 PM
#15
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RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
ORIGINAL: CharlieW
Yes, actually , I have done the same thing after experimenting with a couple of different shifters, I put the stock shifter back in with the red urethane bushings, and I have liked it pretty well, not as notchy as the Hurst, but firmer than stock.
CHW
Yes, actually , I have done the same thing after experimenting with a couple of different shifters, I put the stock shifter back in with the red urethane bushings, and I have liked it pretty well, not as notchy as the Hurst, but firmer than stock.
CHW
07-21-2008, 01:14 PM
#16
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RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
wow, i am surprised with all the problems yall are having with the hurst. i have had mine in for about 6 months and i love it...no rattles and it shifts really good. knotchy but not annoyingly knotchy...its what i expected before installing it and we all know how that is always a plus in the wonderful world of modding
07-21-2008, 01:21 PM
#17
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RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
I am sick of my hurst shifter. the rattles are just on my last nerve. I've done everything from blue locktite, cobra bob's gaskets, lock washers, nuts, and it still rattles. As soon as I get the money, I'm buying the MGW.
07-21-2008, 03:01 PM
#18
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RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
ORIGINAL: Local Yokel
Well a few months ago I bought a Hurst shifter on a whim to try it out. Installed it and thought it was better than stock but still not the greatest feel. It seemed hard to get into any gear and I was hoping it would loosen up over time. It didnt and I have plans to take it to the track next week and dont want to miss shifts. Today out came the Hurst and the stocker was going back in and after looking at the two I came up with an idea. I swapped all the Hurst bushings into the stocker since they are way firmer than the stock ones and put it in like that. Man its almost the perfect feel! Only thing I might do now is purchase a new shift ball and Im set. Just curious if anyone had tried this or if they were thinking about it ....
Well a few months ago I bought a Hurst shifter on a whim to try it out. Installed it and thought it was better than stock but still not the greatest feel. It seemed hard to get into any gear and I was hoping it would loosen up over time. It didnt and I have plans to take it to the track next week and dont want to miss shifts. Today out came the Hurst and the stocker was going back in and after looking at the two I came up with an idea. I swapped all the Hurst bushings into the stocker since they are way firmer than the stock ones and put it in like that. Man its almost the perfect feel! Only thing I might do now is purchase a new shift ball and Im set. Just curious if anyone had tried this or if they were thinking about it ....
07-21-2008, 03:23 PM
#19
RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
I have had the hurst for over 1.5 years and not once had any rattles or problems. I used blue locktite on install and that is it. I think there have to be some incorrect installs or locktite isnt being used.
07-21-2008, 03:29 PM
#20
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RE: Shifter - has anyone tried this before?
agreed..i'd almost say to all of you that are having problems...take it to a shop and have a pro take a look at it. if he cant fix it, then get the MGW or whatever is to you liking. but if he can identify the prolem, then you save the extra money and just write it off as a bad install