Hurst shifter owners, check in...........
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Hurst shifter owners, check in...........
Did you remove the springs that Hurst puts in from the factory and use the two weakest springs (inner and outer spring?)? Did anyone use only one spring? Give me your thoughts on what everyone did.
Thanks. :)
Thanks. :)
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (99blackFRC)
Factory setup w/ the two allen screws loosened one full turn. You can loosed or tighten them one full turn. Tightening makes them stiffer and loosening makes thm softer.
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (Cobra4B)
Correct me if I'm wrong...the stock alignment pin is no longer used......right? Doesn't seem to be a place for it.
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (Y2Kvert4me)
Did you use "Dual" lightest springs....or just the lightest "outer" spring (One per side)? Thanks :)
No, you don't need the alingment pin.
I used the lightest springs in mine.
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I used the lightest springs in mine.
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (Buckmaster)
Buckmaster,
I removed the springs that came with my Hurst shifter and installed the lightest springs in the set. I found the lateral forces with the original springs to be unacceptably high.
I removed the springs that came with my Hurst shifter and installed the lightest springs in the set. I found the lateral forces with the original springs to be unacceptably high.
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (Pumba)
I left mine in as they were delivered, but I may go to to the next lighter set on each side. Sound like I haven't run out of mods!
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (GaryZ06)
Right now I have one light outer spring per side.....Perfect for me
Robert :D
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (LoneStarFRC)
That's what I did for now. I used the lightest outer spring. I will see how that feels and adjust from there if needed. I put the retaining screws in 3 1/2 turns using Locktite.
Right now I have one light outer spring per side.....Perfect for me
Same here, plus I backed off about one turn. Just be sure to use Loc-Tite on the threads.
Robert :D
Same here, plus I backed off about one turn. Just be sure to use Loc-Tite on the threads.
Robert :D
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (88sk)
I used the heavy springs inside and outside. At first it
shifted a little hard. After you drive it for a week it feels
comfortable, at least it did for me. :party: :party:
shifted a little hard. After you drive it for a week it feels
comfortable, at least it did for me. :party: :party:
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (Buckmaster)
I tried the lightest springs on both sides at first but found that the shifter would rattle or vibrate a bit so I put the heavy spring back in on the passenger side so that it would be easy to shift into reverse.
It still seems a little wierd that you can lift the lever up but as long as it doesn't rattle I'm good.
BTW, be very very careful removing those screws so you don't drop them into the tunnel!
I lost one that way and had to buy a new one at the local Ace hardware.
cc
It still seems a little wierd that you can lift the lever up but as long as it doesn't rattle I'm good.
BTW, be very very careful removing those screws so you don't drop them into the tunnel!
I lost one that way and had to buy a new one at the local Ace hardware.
cc
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Re: Hurst shifter owners, check in........... (CCrane00)
Good advice. Thanks. I think I will try the lightest "outer" springs alone at first and see how it feels. If that doesn't feel good I will play around with the various springs.
