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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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Gear shift ****

Does the gear shift **** come off on a 99' 5spd? If so how. I have tried twisting it but don't want to hurt the tranny. Want to install a hurst shift ****, is it possible or to your have to tap threads on it.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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I believe it just screws on. Don't know how much force is required to get it off though. A good strap wrench might be useful if you have one.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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The threads are 10x1.5

It just unthreads. The only hurst that will fit is the T-handle.

I'd look into some other *****.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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It just threads off. I have the Hurst shifters on the gear shift and the four wheel drive shifter too. Got pics somewhere.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Maybe 99's are different, but on mine you have to pop out the button on the top of the **** and then remove a lock nut. The **** then screws off.
Jim
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Old May 9, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rfcom
Maybe 99's are different, but on mine you have to pop out the button on the top of the **** and then remove a lock nut. The **** then screws off.
Jim
Mines the same way on a 2001
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Old May 9, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Mines the same way on a 2001
Yup. Very carefully pry the plug out with some small screwdrivers and use a 15 mm deep socket to loosen the nut and unscrew the ****.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GlennRMK
The threads are 10x1.5

It just unthreads. The only hurst that will fit is the T-handle.

I'd look into some other *****.
Had one on mine for a bit till I stripped the threads out...

All you need in an insert to run larger holed *****...
Thats what was in my T-handle...
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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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I had a 99, it just screwed off, took a little effort the first time, not that much though...
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