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ef_falcon_95
 Post subject: How to make a short stick out of stock gear stick
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:30 am 
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How did u guys make ur gear stick shorter?
I was thinking of cutting the end off then cutting a section off the stick, then welding the end back on.

Thoughts/opinions ?? :lol:

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:33 am 
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The previous owner did this to my XC (toploader). Then one day reversing out of my driveway the weld broke and left me stuck in reverse! :x

If your going to do it I hope your a better welder than the tool that did mine.

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:35 am 
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Lol that's gotta suck, I'll make sure to put good welds on it

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:34 pm 
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i cut mine down, but i cut a new thread on the end of it and screwed the knob back onto it.

Buy a thread cutting die and do it your self, easy as.

 

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ef_falcon_95
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:42 pm 
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I couldn't cut a screw thread cos the Dia of the stick is bigger halfway down it, but ive already cut and welded it, it's perfect , I'll throw up some pics later

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:51 pm 
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that was quick!
yeah the neck is fatter ( a bench grinder usually fixes that :lol: )

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:54 pm 
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Yeah I did it at work didn't take long lol

I sprayed my gear knob just waiting for it to dry then I'll whack it on, it looks better sitting low than that big truck gear stick lol

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:49 pm 
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Yeah I did it at work didn't take long lol

I sprayed my gear knob just waiting for it to dry then I'll whack it on, it looks better sitting low than that big truck gear stick lol


I like the length of the gear stick...when in first/third/fifth gear, I can use the functions of the H/U while resting my hand on the stick. Pretty lazy to lift my hand.

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:55 pm 
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Yeah I did it at work didn't take long lol

I sprayed my gear knob just waiting for it to dry then I'll whack it on, it looks better sitting low than that big truck gear stick lol


I like the length of the gear stick...when in first/third/fifth gear, I can use the functions of the H/U while resting my hand on the stick. Pretty lazy to lift my hand.


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ef_falcon_95
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:00 pm 
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I did that too lol its so far to stretch out

 

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Ebay sell the short sticks for $50.

I just ordered one for my T56.
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ef_falcon_95
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:05 pm 
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Too late I just made mine lol

 

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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:56 pm 
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how much shorter did you make it?

 

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ef_falcon_95
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Didnt measure how much exactly but I'd say 60-80mm

 

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