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May 9, 2005 | 02:49 PM

rplaste1

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Short Throw Shifter

Anyone know where I can get a short throw shifter for the 2003 F-250 with 6-spd manual?

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May 9, 2005 | 02:53 PM

Danko

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If one is available, is it going to be a longer reach to use it? I am short and my arms are for an even shorter person, so my F250 gets built this week and I may get it next week and would also be interested in a short shifter. Will that affect warranty? thnx!

May 9, 2005 | 07:20 PM

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I also am awaiting delivery of my 2005 F350 V10 with the 6-speed. I am expecting delivery next week (5/16). I hadn't thought of getting a short shifter. I would think that it would be pretty far to reach 6th gear. I also think that it would be pretty hard to shift with a shorter shift lever. I have driven a buddy of mine's Duramax with the ZF S6-650 and it shifts pretty hard (like a big truck). I can't say I would never get a short shifter, but I don't think that it would increase the performance of my truck.

May 9, 2005 | 08:08 PM

Texascadillac42

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blackclouddiesel.com sells a short shifter made by BD-power. Supposed to make a HUGE difference in the shifts. I want to get one, but have other mods on the list before it. Ive heard nothing but good things about it.

May 9, 2005 | 08:16 PM

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It CAN be done right. The shifter just needs to be long enough and angled , bent or S shaped toward the driver more. Is anyone familiar with the actual shifter lever BD uses?

May 9, 2005 | 11:53 PM

Texascadillac42

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The BD kit replaces the shift tower, not the shift lever. It uses the factory shift lever and boot, and replaces the actual shift tower, held on by 4 or 6 bolts at the top of the tranmission. It will look stock when installed.

May 11, 2005 | 11:34 AM

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I don't know about the trucks, but in many sports cars a short-throw shifter changes the fulcrum of the lever, not the length of the lever. Thus, you'll push a stick the same length as the one you have now... more effort, less distance.