If you had to do it again - which shifter bracket?

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3/26/12, 08:20 AM

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SoFlaBoss

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Originally Posted by Hytek

Putting the bushing on 1st helps, then the bracket over the bushing. I don't have much mechanical experience other than the basics and it was fairly easy for me. Maybe I was lucky.. I don't think build date really matters as they are pretty much the same underneath. I agree though that it would be easier without the driveshaft there, but not necessary.

I think you were just lucky! I did this a couple weekends ago. I went with the black bushing and slipped it on first, but I couldn't get the the bracket on over it without slightly lowering the center mount of the driveshaft to get more room. On the center mount, I removed the passenger's side bolt entirely, then just loosened the driver's side so that the driveshaft dropped just enough. I did all this on my back and squished under the car on jack stands.

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5/13/12, 01:54 PM

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I'm having the same problem. Just not enough room between then shifter assembly and the driveshaft to get the bracket in. I get the bushing on but then the issue becomes trying to get enough room to get the bracket underneath the new bushing so that it slides in. Does anyone have any tips or advise other than loosening the driveshaft. I keep hearing this a 5 minute install. ****, I gotta be stupid or something!!!