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jason s
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2005
01:53:28
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 Subject: Help deciding: To Hurst or Not?
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I am thinking of buying the Hurst short-throw shifter for my 5spd AX-15 transmission. However I have some questions for anyone who has done this already.
The main one is about the shift knob location after the new one is in. I know the throw is shorter. The question I have is: Does the shift knob come to the rear as far as before? [ or is is farther to the rear, or closer to the dash, when in 2nd/4th/reverse?]
The second question deals with height. My rig is a suspension lift, so there aren't any pesky body-lift incompatibilities, which I already know about.
But is the shift knob lower toward the transmission hump, especially in the rear positions [2/4/R]?
The reason for these questions are that I would like to shorten the lever throw if I can, but my stick already comes too low and too far back for my taste. I don't mind the height, but I hope the Hurst stops before it gets as far back as the stock one.
I know that I am not interested in the Hurst short-throw shifter if it is any closer to the rear seat, or any lower. Thanks for any and all help you can provide.
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angel
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2005
23:34:15
| RE: Help deciding: To Hurst or Not?
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i also want to get the hurst shifter.its says that it reduces
shift travel by 30% so i would think from 1st to 2nd
would not go down as far(toward the seat)..i
dunno..thats just my opinion.if you do decide to get
it.come back on here and let us know how it worked out
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idunno
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2005
08:45:32
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hint
you want the shift knob to go back as far as possible. then leave it in second while sitting at a light. your girl friend will want to ride in your truck more then you will after that.
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????????
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3/07/2005
09:08:21
| RE: Help deciding: To Hurst or Not?
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Do they make a hurst short throw for the AX-15? Where did you see that?
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angel
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3/07/2005
22:47:08
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idunno..........why the hell is that?why would my gf want
to ride in my truck more than me if my shift nob hits the
seat?hahaha wtf?
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tek
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2005
10:24:29
| RE: Help deciding: To Hurst or Not?
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let's just say the stick probably vibrates, and has a round end on it... :)
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guess who
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3/08/2005
13:56:28
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angel you are one dumb sunbitch! LOL
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Martin
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3/08/2005
15:26:22
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Um I'm not quite sure what your asking but I will see if I can help. I got a Hurst shifter with for my '94 2.5 witch also has the AX-15 trans. The Hurst shifter just plain has a shorter through in every direction. I don't think one gear has any shorter through than the others. I wouldn't know if it would have any interferance on lifted bodys though. I like it much better it has a much more mechanical feel than the rubbery stock shifter but it is harder to shove into gear (less leverage).
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jason s
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
02:59:33
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Thanks all, Especially for the humor. Reminds me of a story I read in the 1980s about a couple driving through california, a 5spd car downshifted to 4th at 65 mph, a sunroof and a truck driver cheering the couple on.
As for the more serious stuff, I HAVE seen it for sale. In fact, my local Autozone spent 2 months figuring out how to order it for me.
As for the throw, thanks Martin. I like the idea of the shorter throw a lot. However, I drink a lot of soda while driving, and the stock shifter interferes with the cup/can holder. I don't want a shifter that comes any farther back than stock, but that does have a shorter throw.
thanks again,
jason s.
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???????
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3/09/2005
08:47:39
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I saw a short throw shifter on truckperformance.com but it said for 4cyl. AX-15 only, why wouldn't it work with the V6?
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jason s
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3/11/2005
03:50:06
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I would go to the Hurst website, get their part number, and then find someone who sells it. Many of the people who sell parts don't know much, other than what they are told. If it IS the same part number, then their website listing is losing them money.
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??????????
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3/11/2005
09:09:25
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What is the Hurst website? I can't find it?
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