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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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I'm installing a short shifter, and I'd like to get a new **** too. But I am having a lot of trouble finding a shift **** that is threaded to fit my car, or even a similar car. All I can find are those cheap ones with the adapter bushings that are made to fit all cars. I don't care about spending extra money, I just want a quality shift **** that will screw right on my car. Anyone know where I can find one?


Also it would be really cool if someone could let me know how to remove the center console, more specifically, this part.
http://buckeyestangs.com/drew/tech/a...ferences-8.jpg
I have the pre-facelift piece (far right) and it needs to be removed to install the shifter.
 

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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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shouldn't. just pop the shift trim off and you can see the two bolts from there.
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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The shift trim is part of the console though, its not 2 pieces
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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The shift trim is part of the console though, its not 2 pieces
 
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Sorry to get off topic..but how hard is it to install a short shifter and when you say short shifter do you mean short throw shifter or just a short shift rod??
 
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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our ***** are 12x1.25. you don't need to remove the whole thing to take our the shifter. it's annoying but you can do it just by taking off the boot


the whole installation isn't too bad. takes some time but nothing really difficult
 
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by alexmurphy
The shift trim is part of the console though, its not 2 pieces
the wood trim plate pops off with the boot attached. even so just popping the boot off is enough, i have my boot off now and can see the two bolts you need.
 
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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it's not two pieces for prefacelift
 
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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If you want a **** that is designed for your car get the one from JHM.
 
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