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ekacpuc Mon May 07, 2012 2:31 am

So I understand I'd loose my e-brake location but..


To run the shift rod above the tunnel

could I just buy a box :
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Shifter-Mount-Box-Buggy-or-Sandrail-p/5503.htm

bushing to support the shift rod:
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Urethane-Shift-Box-Bushing-p/5506.htm

Figured i'd use this coupler. hear it's better than square one:
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Shift-Coupler-1946-64-Type-1-1950-67-Type-2-p/111-711-175b.htm

and this adjuster:
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Shift-Rod-Adjuster-Kit-p/5528.htm

With those parts could I just move my shift rod above the tunnel? Bolt on my shifter and everything? I don't see why not... That way I could easily get a 002 to work.. This way I could just use a stock coupler and no funny angles or silly adapters..



Greg

WrRider Tue May 08, 2012 12:47 pm

A buddy of mine did it that way and it work fine.

Multi69s Fri May 11, 2012 3:07 am

Oh come on now - taking short cuts already :twisted: Just remember, you will be letting more noise and cold air in by going this route. Plus by tilting the trans, you get more ground clearance. Lets do it the right way and put the nose of the trans where it belongs - in the tunnel :)



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