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card33 · 05-09-2015, 03:26 PM

Installed a Hurst shifter it is harder then it looks but I was using jack stands and my arms and hands are almost to big so it was a little difficult to reach up and install the little screws they give you and trying to re install the dust boot sucks I would recommend using a hoist if you have access to one, but works wonderful and looks awesome.

Firebreed · 05-09-2015, 04:51 PM

I had the Hurst shifter installed for a few years. just watch out for it loosening up after a while.

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ZiG · 05-09-2015, 05:24 PM

Eh, did it myself on ramps no problem. Did you lower the transmission at all?

ChrisBlair · 05-09-2015, 05:55 PM

Hoist???

Probably mean a lift

This is on my to-do list this spring. I need the Hurst upgraded bushings though.

card33 · 05-09-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZiG

Eh, did it myself on ramps no problem. Did you lower the transmission at all?

No may be I should have but I didn't want to get into any troubles.

ZiG · 05-09-2015, 06:21 PM

No trouble as long as you don't back them out too far.

The 1/2" made a huge difference for me. But I was forced to do it, because the stock stick wouldn't come out - got bound up on the driveshaft. Then I lowered the trans and it fell right out.... Onto my head.

ChrisBlair · 05-09-2015, 06:24 PM

Pretty sure the instructions say to lower the trans. But if it can be done without, good to know.

Did you install the sound deadening?

ChrisBlair · 05-09-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZiG

No trouble as long as you don't back them out too far.

The 1/2" made a huge difference for me. But I was forced to do it, because the stock stick wouldn't come out - got bound up on the driveshaft. Then I lowered the trans and it fell right out.... Onto my head.

I'm hip. Had a starter motor on my 462 do that.

Not recommended. Note to self: never have the object you're removing directly over your face!

Firebreed · 05-09-2015, 06:40 PM

You can remove the transmission brace fully. Gives you that extra inch to inch an a half to work with.

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FilibustaRhymes · 05-09-2015, 07:04 PM

It was a pain, and my hands looked like I'd stuck 'em in a blender, but overall wasn't the worst thing I've ever done on a car.

I need to get back in and really snug down the bolts holding the chrome stick in, they keep backing out on me.

ZiG · 05-09-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

I'm hip. Had a starter motor on my 462 do that.

Not recommended. Note to self: never have the object you're removing directly over your face!

Ouch, I'd take a shifter over a starter! Stupid gravity..

card33 · 05-09-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Pretty sure the instructions say to lower the trans. But if it can be done without, good to know.

Did you install the sound deadening?

no I didn't. I didn't notice a change in sound thou

sscamaro · 05-10-2015, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebreed

I had the Hurst shifter installed for a few years. just watch out for it loosening up after a while.

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I've had mine in since Dec. of 2009 and li has never loosened up.

Just plain Bill · 05-10-2015, 11:40 AM

I installed my Hurst shifter a few weeks ago and had it up on jack stands as well. Those little screws were a little rough, but I could not get the dust cover back on for nothing. I damn near Clark Griswold out on that thing! ( you know the Christmas lights)and then I got a brainstorm I yelled for my loving wife for help so she got under the car and with her little hands it was on in about a minute or two.

05-09-2015, 03:26 PM	#1
card33 Drives: 2013 hotwheels 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 42 View My Garage	Hurst Shifter Installed a Hurst shifter it is harder then it looks but I was using jack stands and my arms and hands are almost to big so it was a little difficult to reach up and install the little screws they give you and trying to re install the dust boot sucks I would recommend using a hoist if you have access to one, but works wonderful and looks awesome. __________________ 2013 HOT-WHEELS 2SS LS3 6SPD

05-09-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	I had the Hurst shifter installed for a few years. just watch out for it loosening up after a while. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

05-09-2015, 05:24 PM	#3
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	Eh, did it myself on ramps no problem. Did you lower the transmission at all? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Rotofab CAI/scoop/washer - FE4 conversion - Pfadt ZL swaybars - BMR endlinks - Hurst short shifter - RKSport spoiler

05-09-2015, 05:55 PM	#4
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Hoist??? Probably mean a lift This is on my to-do list this spring. I need the Hurst upgraded bushings though. __________________

05-09-2015, 06:21 PM	#6
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	No trouble as long as you don't back them out too far. The 1/2" made a huge difference for me. But I was forced to do it, because the stock stick wouldn't come out - got bound up on the driveshaft. Then I lowered the trans and it fell right out.... Onto my head. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Rotofab CAI/scoop/washer - FE4 conversion - Pfadt ZL swaybars - BMR endlinks - Hurst short shifter - RKSport spoiler

05-09-2015, 06:24 PM	#7
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Pretty sure the instructions say to lower the trans. But if it can be done without, good to know. Did you install the sound deadening? __________________

05-09-2015, 06:40 PM	#9
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	You can remove the transmission brace fully. Gives you that extra inch to inch an a half to work with. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

05-09-2015, 07:04 PM	#10
FilibustaRhymes Drives: SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: USA Posts: 529	It was a pain, and my hands looked like I'd stuck 'em in a blender, but overall wasn't the worst thing I've ever done on a car. I need to get back in and really snug down the bolts holding the chrome stick in, they keep backing out on me.

05-10-2015, 11:40 AM	#14
Just plain Bill Drives: camaro 2ss Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 23	I installed my Hurst shifter a few weeks ago and had it up on jack stands as well. Those little screws were a little rough, but I could not get the dust cover back on for nothing. I damn near Clark Griswold out on that thing! ( you know the Christmas lights)and then I got a brainstorm I yelled for my loving wife for help so she got under the car and with her little hands it was on in about a minute or two.