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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Question, I am undecided on what size shifter ball would be best on mt MGW shifter, 2", 2.25" or 2.5". I know this may sound trivial, but I am making some interior mods and I want it to look right. I purchased the shortest throw that MGW makes and also bought a new short boot. Thanks for any suggestions that may help.
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The HURST emblem six speed ***** come in 2.25". I don't believe they're available in any other size with 9/16"-18 threads. There are some other cue ball type unmarked ***** that come in the 2" size.

I have a HURST 2.25" **** on mine. At first I thought it would be a little to large, but if you shift as member "Ranger" suggests, it's the perfect size.

Unless your hands are the size of a Honey Baked Ham, I would think the 2.5" ball would be to large for most people.
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In that the overall size is not that significant, I would go on what feels comfortable and not necessarily what "might" look best.

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