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Author:  bigDsmith [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Shift Linkage?

Well I finished my buggy. Now its time to build it..lol. I have taken out the car tranny and put in a 3 rib. The question is what linkage should I use to connect by car shift rod to the bus tranny. I did not mount the tranny at 10 deg. it is perpendicular to the frame. Should I bend the rod, use u-joint (if so 1 or 2), or use the vertical aluminum connector? Pics would be a plus if somebody has them. Hopefully I will make to Windrock, not to race but meet some of you and trail ride. Thanks.

Author:  jon williams [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shift Linkage?

You could double stack your shifter boxes then cut the shift rod to fit. Then weld it up.

Author:  bigDsmith [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shift Linkage?

Your right but my e-brake would have to be relocated.

Author:  Maddog [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shift Linkage?

Bend the rod, that's what I do.

Author:  jayrod [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shift Linkage?

Bent rods work OK...I had a lot of headache with it, stacked to boxes, adjusted and havent touched it in 3 yrs.

Author:  bigDsmith [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shift Linkage?

You guys have been there and done that. I will stack my shifter. I want something reliable. I just need to figure out where to put my e-brake. Thanks for the input.

Author:  ridenrace6 [ Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Shift Linkage?

i have one thats bent and it shifts fine after i replaced the coupler bushings and pin but the best shifting setup ive had was a u-joint on the end with an aduster welded in on a straight rod and the shift box was mounted on a angle (rear of box was higher than front) that was in the same plane as the rod and used a scat shifter

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