MidWest Trans Short Throw Shift kit
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From: Austin, TX
beat my buddy's harley sportster!!! hahaha. i know its still a sportster and we haven't put the 1200 kit on it yet, but still. i don't care about motorcycles nor will i race them b/c its like really? i'm going to race this thing that weighs all of like 500lbs?? i don't think so. haha. if it will make you feel better bring your bike and i will race you after i get done with the truck this winter.. 
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From: Ashland City, TN
beat my buddy's harley sportster!!! hahaha. i know its still a sportster and we haven't put the 1200 kit on it yet, but still. i don't care about motorcycles nor will i race them b/c its like really? i'm going to race this thing that weighs all of like 500lbs?? i don't think so. haha. if it will make you feel better bring your bike and i will race you after i get done with the truck this winter..
Thanks buddy.
Maybe. =)
I totally forgot to tell people about the delay stuff in my last post.
I honestly think they had to make them after we ordered them. And the production was delayed.
My spacer was rushed when it was cut. I dont think you can see it in any of the pictures though. (i hope everyone knows you can click on the picture to see it larger)
If you cut metal like aluminum to fast, it doesnt' cut, but just kinda folds it and makes it look wierd. It wasn't smooth on one side. so, I think they rushed these out to us, thus the poor packaging as well.
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From: Ashland City, TN
I have updated the article with a picture showing where to hammer out the detent spring pack.
Do not use a punch on the inside. Hit the collar on the outside, you will damage the unit as I did.
Do not use a punch on the inside. Hit the collar on the outside, you will damage the unit as I did.
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So another day gone and still no shifter. LOL
Talyn, did you take it for a test drive or are you still recovering from Saturday?
Talyn, did you take it for a test drive or are you still recovering from Saturday?
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From: Ashland City, TN
I forgot to post them results last night.
I have more updates for the article as well.
Shifting is weird, but good once i got used to it.
You just plant your elbow on the arm wrest and shift with your wrist.
Going up to 5th is easy, but if you wanna slap it down into 4th, you better be careful, its not as easy anymore.
Gonna have to practice that downshift a few times.
its almost a 50% reduction. Neal is going to get some measurements for us.
your changing the fulcrum point on the shifter, so its a bit harder to shift as well. putting it into gear requires more effort. but you dont have to move the shifter as far.
I have more updates for the article as well.
Shifting is weird, but good once i got used to it.
You just plant your elbow on the arm wrest and shift with your wrist.
Going up to 5th is easy, but if you wanna slap it down into 4th, you better be careful, its not as easy anymore.
Gonna have to practice that downshift a few times.
its almost a 50% reduction. Neal is going to get some measurements for us.
your changing the fulcrum point on the shifter, so its a bit harder to shift as well. putting it into gear requires more effort. but you dont have to move the shifter as far.
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You will see yours tomorrow. And Neal should have his today.
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i got mine today. apparently they were hiding mine from me. the box was in perfect shape so i was happy to see that. opened it up and it seems that all my parts are in good shape. a few scratches from the bolts on the spacer, but definitely not major at all. i will hopefully get it installed this weekend, but i have a really bad feeling that my tranny won't like it. my tranny seems to be getting worn out. i quick shifted it today and it ground 3rd gear. now i have NEVER ground 3rd gear like that in this truck. so i guess its going to be in need of syncros pretty soon. might as well start trying to find out if i can get the shafts cryo'd... haha
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Box was in perfect shape and absolutely no scratches or flaws on the equipment great workmanship. I will see how close the tolerences are when I install.
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From: Austin, TX
well technically you should get it today is what he is saying. not at 1AM, but sometime today.. LoL