Just like the title says, I just received my Hurst shifter and am wondering if I can in any way install it without putting the car on ramps or jackstands and having to get at it from underneath? I know you can take the Steeda's apart and get them installed without crawling underneath the car, just don't know if you can with the Hurst.

Anyone who has already installed a Hurst, could you please chime in? I'd like to install it tomorrow so HURRY UP AND ANSWER ME ALREADY!!!

Thanks,

Sean

 

No!


You will have to suck up your belly and squeeze underneath!


Let me know if you need virtual help as your doing your install.

 

Not the answer I was looking for sir! I've searched around looking for info on whether or not they could be installed like I was hoping, and just noticed in general that noone has really posted instructions for installation.

Sure they have instructions in the box, but who reads those? I'd MUCH rather hear it from someone who's done the install. And I don't mean the vendor doing the install on a test car, I want to hear from someone who uses it everyday too. I figure if someone uses it everyday, they can tell me if the installation instructions are actually correct, or if I should change something to prevent a problem they found.

Thanks in advance for any help. Anyone got any jackstands I can borrow tomorrow?

Sean

 

I did a Tri-Ax install which is linked in my signature that is pretty close to the Hurst. All shifter installs are similar.

You won't get under your car where you need to be on ramps unless you're real skinny. You can see in my thread how I jacked it up

 

Here's the deal...


You definately need to be underneath the car to install it. It also helps to have another person to help guide the shifter through.

As far as directions. USE THEM

No offense, but if I wrote up my install, it would be the same as the directions. Which is what I followed. Instead, here are some pointers...

1. Make sure you read the directions through as many times as it takes to get a clear understanding of what your doing

2. Make sure you don't set your beer down where it can be knocked over :nono:

3. Make sure you have a long extension to reach the 2 rear nuts

4. Don't over-tighten anything

5. Make sure to take swigs of your beer in between steps

6. Make sure to align the grooves on the chrome handle to the grooves on the shifter

7. Do not lower the car if your buddy or more importantly your beer are still underneath


There you have it. 7 tips to a succesfull Hurst Shifter install!

 

 

Yes, you need to get under the car. Ramps are fine and I recommend "Rhino" ramps. They incline at 17 degrees and won't interfere with the front valence of the car going up on it. They don't lift it much, but enough. Also, they're cheap, made of light synthetic material, and store nicely. I got my at an Autozone.

Hint: When you insert the shifter through the tunned from the cabin, turn it upside down. (keep front to front, just rotate it about 170 degrees, so the shift lever attachment point is pointed almost down and the passenger side of car). It's no doubt helpful to have a partner hand it down while you're under the car, but I did it alone (using bungee cord and duct tape to secure the shifter ONCE I figured out how to get it in there (upside down, remember).

A deep well 10mm socket is HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended...you have two bolts under the tunnel to secure the rear, and there's a lot of turning, pain and cussin' in your future if you don't have a deep 10mm socket. You also need a 10mm wrench and 13mm wrench (though a small crecent will work for the 10mm wrench...store didn't have a 10mm when I did it). Also get some threadlocker, I recommend the "blue stuff" (heat not needed for removal), and some white lithium grease or equivalent.

It took me about 2.5 hours working alone, including getting the car lifted properly. It can be done in less, but I'm fussy.

Good luck!

 

Well I guess he already got it installed, and is out emjoying it!

 

Yes I did get it installed, and yes I was enjoying it! I broke down and bought a floor jack and jackstands. Why not, I needed them anyway. Total install time was 1 hour and 55 minutes, 45 of which was spent getting the new shifter in place. Since I was by myself, it was under the car, in the car, under the car, in the car, etc. for what felt like days.

This shifter is phenomenal! I absolutely love it! 40% reduction in throw? It feels like 80%!

Sean