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Old December 3rd 08, 05:24 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
Mike Romain
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Default Shift rod modification

wrote:
> On Dec 2, 10:38 am, Mike Romain > wrote:
>> wrote:
>>> Good evening and Happy Holidays,
>>> Just a quick question.
>>> I am working on a friends mid 80's small block 3/4 ton 4X4 Chevy
>>> pickup.
>>> I have replaced his rotted out headers with a set of Hedman Hustlers
>>> that he came up with.
>>> The primaries are larger and differently configured and now the shift
>>> rod
>>> from the column shifter is hitting them on the top right where the
>>> pipes transition into the collectors.
>>> I am just wondering if anyone makes a bracket or something that will
>>> enable the use of a cable in place of the stock setup, or is he stuck
>>> getting a
>>> universal floor shifter set such as the B&M Z- gate?
>>> Any and all suggestions are welcome.
>>> TIA

>> Wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to just get the correct header for the
>> truck?
>>

>
> Not really but this was suggested and fits the bill. You can also file
> it away
> for future reference.
>
http://www.jegs.com/p/Lokar/756982/10002/-1

That looks perfect for it.

>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos:http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

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