Post by indkid87 on Mar 2, 2014 16:54:37 GMT -5
Well my shifter's almost done, just some polishing and painting left to do so I decided it's time to post it.
This is the basic concept. I spent some time in CAD designing and working out the kinks before I got started fabricating.
The idea is to move the lever back to a more comfortable position next to the steering wheel and allow for further adjustment of the throw.
This is the final assembly. Unlike the typical justy "short shifter" mod of moving the pivot for the linkage further up on the lever my remote shifter shortens the throw back to front and left to right.
It still needs some work, but it functions well. I got to take it for a quick ride and it is a major improvement over stock. much shorter throws and comfortable position. The only problem I found is that it travels further side to side then is needed. I should be able to fix this later with some bump stops.
The holes allow for throw adjustment, the higher you go, the shorter the throw.
This is the mount for the lever. I welded up a bracket to make it as rigid as possible. I used a rose joint for the pivot which also allows for more adjustment by threading it in and out.
Everything rides on brass bushings with 3/8ths stainless hardware.
Ignore the rushed paint job, I'll fix it later. This is the link, left hand thread on one end, right hand on the other to allow me to adjust the length and keep the lever vertical.
I replaced the stock pivot with a rose joint to make it easier to switch between the stock lever and my remote shifter. I drilled a hole in one side of the cup and welded a nut on the other side.
I made a washer that is a slip fit in the hole in the cup and puts pressure on the ball of the rose joint when the bolt is tightened. I used the stock boot to seal the top and put silicone around the bolt.
This is the lever I made to replace the stock lever. I may end up making it shorter.
Here's a nice view of my new cockpit.
Let me know what you guys think, any comments and ideas are welcome.
-Dave
This is the basic concept. I spent some time in CAD designing and working out the kinks before I got started fabricating.
The idea is to move the lever back to a more comfortable position next to the steering wheel and allow for further adjustment of the throw.
This is the final assembly. Unlike the typical justy "short shifter" mod of moving the pivot for the linkage further up on the lever my remote shifter shortens the throw back to front and left to right.
It still needs some work, but it functions well. I got to take it for a quick ride and it is a major improvement over stock. much shorter throws and comfortable position. The only problem I found is that it travels further side to side then is needed. I should be able to fix this later with some bump stops.
The holes allow for throw adjustment, the higher you go, the shorter the throw.
This is the mount for the lever. I welded up a bracket to make it as rigid as possible. I used a rose joint for the pivot which also allows for more adjustment by threading it in and out.
Everything rides on brass bushings with 3/8ths stainless hardware.
Ignore the rushed paint job, I'll fix it later. This is the link, left hand thread on one end, right hand on the other to allow me to adjust the length and keep the lever vertical.
I replaced the stock pivot with a rose joint to make it easier to switch between the stock lever and my remote shifter. I drilled a hole in one side of the cup and welded a nut on the other side.
I made a washer that is a slip fit in the hole in the cup and puts pressure on the ball of the rose joint when the bolt is tightened. I used the stock boot to seal the top and put silicone around the bolt.
This is the lever I made to replace the stock lever. I may end up making it shorter.
Here's a nice view of my new cockpit.
Let me know what you guys think, any comments and ideas are welcome.
-Dave