I am tring to install a tri-ax on my 05 mustang and I don't know the size of the bolts that connect the drive shaft. Does anyone know what they are?

 

12 or 13 mm

 

Thanks, one more question. There are 4 bolts on the drive shaft. I can only reach 3 of them. The 4th is on the opposite side of the shaft. I only have one side of the car jacked up and I can't turn the rear wheeles to make the shaft turn to access the 4th bolt. Will I be required to jack the car up off all 4 wheeles?

 

You should be able to get a pair of jack stands pretty easy. I don't know the answer to your question, but I found some for less than $40:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/sto...70&N=364+768443

 

OK I figured out the problem with the shaft bolts but now with the bolts removed I can't get the shaft to budge and move aside. I have pulled as hard as I can and hit it with a hammer a few times and it won't move. Did anyone else have this trouble?

 

wedge the handle of your socket wrench in there and pry the driveline away from the back of the tranny. dont hit it with a hammer, you could ding the driveline and compramise it's structural integrity.

 

ryan,
Please don't tell me you are sliding under your car with only a jack holding it up. That is just not a safe thing to do!

The Boss Hog

 

I have it on jack stands. Sorry for not making that clear. Thanks for caring!

 

Great, glad to hear it Now, have you finished the install? Have you tried it out yet? One member reported that it transmitted a lot of noise into the cabin. I would be interested to see if you got the same result.

The Boss Hog

 

Great, glad to hear it Now, have you finished the install? Have you tried it out yet? One member reported that it transmitted a lot of noise into the cabin. I would be interested to see if you got the same result.

The Boss Hog
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I have it and had heard it was nosier than the stock. It is louder when I actually shift but personally I like the sound - like a precision watch. Have not noticed more road noise. Had the bushings lubricated when installed since that was causing some problems (noise/binding) etc in reading some other threads

 

I don't have it installed quite yet. I was unable to get the drive shaft off and it was getting late last night so didn't have time to monkey with it anymore. Thank God I was able to car pool to work today. I will have another go at it when I get home. You would think that the shaft is welded on there with how hard it is to get off. I took the 4 bolts off and marked it for when I it comes off so that I can put it back on straight. I did give up on the hammer idea. I didn't want to pound on it. I'm sure I'll figure it out.
I will give a review when I get it on there. I also have magnapacks coming in the mail and I will review those as well. I am really curious about the "drone".

 

I have it and had heard it was nosier than the stock. It is louder when I actually shift but personally I like the sound - like a precision watch. Have not noticed more road noise. Had the bushings lubricated when installed since that was causing some problems (noise/binding) etc in reading some other threads
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I'm pleased with my tria-ax......I did have a "Drone/thump" around 2000 rpm in 5th, when the car is pulling under load. I put rubber donuts about 1/4 thick under the mtg bolts that attach to the tunnel. That minimized it. Good luck, also be sure you are not on the positive stops when in gear. B)

 

I'm pleased with my tria-ax......I did have a "Drone/thump" around 2000 rpm in 5th, when the car is pulling under load. I put rubber donuts about 1/4 thick under the mtg bolts that attach to the tunnel. That minimized it. Good luck, also be sure you are not on the positive stops when in gear. B)
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Dynamatt man to the rescue Take that console lid and boot cover off and Dynamat (Extreme) all around the shifter and tranny tunnel - including the shifter handle itself (under the boot of course)....I did this on my '05 GT and my previous '00GT and it really cuts down on the tranny gear noise - don't even hear mine anymore...... Heck this is going overboard - but I actually lined the inside of my console with the Dynamat TAC (Thermal Acoustical Liner) to quiet it down even more

 

Sounds like a good tip bradley, Where might I find it? :worship:

 

Sounds like two of us figured out the same idea on shutting up that loudmouth shifter Now it's just snick snick...

I do have a drone at 2000 RPM in 5th - it's nutty. I don't imagine it's easy putting on the rubber donuts though - those are underneath aren't they? I had my shifter installed when my tranny was replaced so I don't have first hand knowledge.

What size/shape o-ring thingies did you use? I'm going to go in for the front popping tsb so I can ask the tech to pop that on.

Finally to bullittman, you can get dynamat anywhere they sell auto sound stuff. But - this is a big caveat, the stuff is E X P E N S I V E! A four sheet pack may cost around $100 on the street - go to ebay to buy it for a good price. I bought a 10 sheet installer box for $90 (this is for the xtreme) - an awesome deal.

Be patient putting it in - use really thick heavy scissors to trim - and like hotlap said, do the handle too.

Since you will pretty much have to take the console off (simple, btw - screws at rear corners, inside of cubby (under pad) and front) to get the rubber boot back over the shifter core, do as much of the car in that area as you can. This way if you like what dynamat is doing for you - you don't have to revisit.

Cheers

 

Thanks Peet I just used some 1/ 4 sheet rubber that I had for a job around the shop ( Could just mail you a piece if you want) . It's real easy to install. I just poked a hole in the center of each piece, put the car up on stands and removed the two rear nuts holding the shifter, pushed the rubber piece on the studs and reinstalled nuts. 15 min. tops. Every little bit helps.

 

I finally got the shifter installed and it was well worth it. Much shorter throw and crisper shifts. There is small amount of vibration but not its not bad at all. I'm also hardly getting any more trans noise either.
When i first installed the shifter for the final time (if that makes sense) it was extremely hard to move. Those brass fittings don't have much give at all. I had to back off the nut that tightens the shifter to the bar that goes to the trans. I was able to tighten the nut snug but not real tight so I just used some lock tight to keep it from ever coming off.
All in all, extremely good buy.

 

Put a little lithium grease on the bushings Ryan.

 

I put some lithium grease on the bushings and it did help a little, thanks.

 

bm.. thanks for the offer! I have something I can use - since you just used sheet rubber, I'll go with the same.

CHeers!

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