Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
02-08-2006, 03:03 PM
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Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
Do I have to use a lift to install a shifter, or will I have enough clearance with a couple jack stands?
I'm trying to decide between the Pro 5.0 Mustand shifter, and the Steeda Tri-ax. Both of which require dropping the drive shaft from what I've heard.
Mikey
I'm trying to decide between the Pro 5.0 Mustand shifter, and the Steeda Tri-ax. Both of which require dropping the drive shaft from what I've heard.
Mikey
02-08-2006, 03:08 PM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
I installed the Pro 5.0 on a lift. I did not remove the driveshaft. I snuck the factory through the top. You could do it without a lift, but it is a WHOLE lot easier to walk under the car than it is to crawl, bang your head, cuss, throw wrenches.... LOL.....[sm=headbang.gif]
02-08-2006, 03:27 PM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
ORIGINAL: giovani13
Do I have to use a lift to install a shifter, or will I have enough clearance with a couple jack stands?
I'm trying to decide between the Pro 5.0 Mustand shifter, and the Steeda Tri-ax. Both of which require dropping the drive shaft from what I've heard.
Mikey
Do I have to use a lift to install a shifter, or will I have enough clearance with a couple jack stands?
I'm trying to decide between the Pro 5.0 Mustand shifter, and the Steeda Tri-ax. Both of which require dropping the drive shaft from what I've heard.
Mikey
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02-08-2006, 06:20 PM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
ORIGINAL: giovani13
I'm trying to decide between the Pro 5.0 Mustand shifter, and the Steeda Tri-ax.
I'm trying to decide between the Pro 5.0 Mustand shifter, and the Steeda Tri-ax.
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04-03-2007, 10:18 AM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
i did mine with a jack and two wheel stands. Didnt remove the driveshaft. Took one light bang to coax the shifter in but i did it hitting my head and cursing and throwing one wrench
04-03-2007, 12:27 PM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
Did mine on ramps. Took about an hour or so.......really was not that difficult. Just make sure you have a big piece of cardboard to slide yourself around on under the car. OH....I did not remove the driveshaft either.
Good luck
Good luck
04-03-2007, 12:48 PM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
I installed the Roush shifter twice on jackstands no need to remove the driveshaft....takes about an hour....not bad at all...And whoever said it comes out through the cabin I want to know what shifter you bought, because everyone I have heard of comes out from under the car!!!!
BTW, I installed it twice, because there was a slight flaw in the original Roush design that they have since fixed....
BTW, I installed it twice, because there was a slight flaw in the original Roush design that they have since fixed....
04-03-2007, 12:56 PM
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RE: Do I really need a lift for shifter install?
I took the stock shifter out through the cabin and put the hurst in through the cabin. You just need to be 10% smarter than the shifter, that's all.
Snaking the biotch around the driveshaft seemed like a real PITA!
Snaking the biotch around the driveshaft seemed like a real PITA!
ORIGINAL: ponyman
I installed the Roush shifter twice on jackstands no need to remove the driveshaft....takes about an hour....not bad at all...And whoever said it comes out through the cabin I want to know what shifter you bought, because everyone I have heard of comes out from under the car!!!!
BTW, I installed it twice, because there was a slight flaw in the original Roush design that they have since fixed....
I installed the Roush shifter twice on jackstands no need to remove the driveshaft....takes about an hour....not bad at all...And whoever said it comes out through the cabin I want to know what shifter you bought, because everyone I have heard of comes out from under the car!!!!
BTW, I installed it twice, because there was a slight flaw in the original Roush design that they have since fixed....