URD Short Shifter?

[steezemcqueen]

Anyone here have one? I got mine yesterday but i am having a trouble on the install. I did email Gadget and i am waiting on a response

Linky in case you are wondering what it is

http://www.urdusa.com/Short-Throw-S...t_info.html?osCsid=mrv8upebh0s9j1r6a41dclfri4

 

[javendan]

do you happen to have the install instructions handy?

that looks very appealing for the $105 price.

what problems are you having as i would be doing the install on the 2000 4runner my wife has.

joel

 

[steezemcqueen]

Yep here are the instructions
http://www.gadgetonline.com/shifterpre05.pdf

The problem lies on page 9-10. i haven't been able to get the shifter extension to fit over the clamshell spacers on the steering shaft. I am thinking that i might have gotten the wrong spacers. I sent a photo of it to Gadget to check. Its either that, or i'm just stupid and not doing it right which is very likely

 

[8sm]

You need to remove the white plastic bushing, slide the spacers on the shaft, paying close attention to the taper, slide the new shifter ball on then follow the instructions. I;m sure you're done by now and this is a moot point, but thought it may help.

regards......8sm

 

[signal85]

let me know how you like it I am very interested putting one in my 4runner

 

[steezemcqueen]

Thanks 8sm. I was sent the incorrect kit so thats why i was having trouble. I got the correct one installed and it works perfectly!

 

[8sm]

Like fitting a round peg in a square hole. lol

I really like the difference in the shift throw. I'm glad it worked out for you.

I wondered why the kit did not include a new plastic bushing. Ours took a beating taking it off and reinstalling it. A new bushing would have been nice.

 

[steezemcqueen]

Like fitting a round peg in a square hole. lol

I really like the difference in the shift throw. I'm glad it worked out for you.

I wondered why the kit did not include a new plastic bushing. Ours took a beating taking it off and reinstalling it. A new bushing would have been nice.

Yep a bushing wouldn't be a bad thing to add. I picked up one from Marlin not too long ago. I also highly recommend the shifter seat bushing from him.

Here are the links

Heavy Duty Shift Lever Socket | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

Heavy Duty Shift Lever Ball Seats | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

 

[Gerdo]

Thanks 8sm. I was sent the incorrect kit so thats why i was having trouble. I got the correct one installed and it works perfectly!

We are going to need an in-depth review.

 

[JohnsD90]

We are going to need an in-depth review.

Well umm, the throw is shorter than stock.

 

[Gerdo]

Well umm, the throw is shorter than stock.

So that's what it does!
J/k
Dylan, do you like it? Was it worth doing?

 

[cordrayj1]

Im waiting on a review too. Would love a short shifter.

 

[8sm]

The throw is considerably shorten over stock, well worth the money. Very useful while hanging on 1st gear looking for a quick throw to a 2nd gear pull. A must buy, the Marlin lever socket and ball seats. We reused the stock socket/ball seats and everything work well. However reading SteveMcQ review we made the change, highly recommend these new parts from Marlin.

 

[steezemcqueen]

So that's what it does!
J/k
Dylan, do you like it? Was it worth doing?

8sm pretty much covered it. Definitely worth the money and I'll do it again if i ever replace my 4runner with another 3rd gen.

Gerdo, Feel free to drive it next time we go wheeling.

 

[Gerdo]

Dylan
Do you think it would fit on a 4runner without a body lift?

 

[steezemcqueen]

Dylan
Do you think it would fit on a 4runner without a body lift?

Yes a body lift isn't required.