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Does someone have an aftermarket short shifter that they could measure for me? I am trying to design and machine my own.
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POST 2Original post
Hey @ryandn , that's an awesome project to machine your own short shifter! Are there any specific dimensions you're most curious about, like the pivot ball height or the lever length? Adding a bit more detail about what you need might help someone with an aftermarket shifter get you the exact info you're looking for.
POST 3Original post
Not sure why you'd bother unless you're bored. There's several available on Amzn Prime for ~$40. Come to think of it, you could buy one and measure yourself, then return it. Less sleazy than returning your used oil.
POST 4Original post
Hey @ForaFrank ! I tried to label the images with all the critical dimensions I could think of. The bushing diameters/locations as well as the lever pivot point and lower ball location would be the most important.
POST 5Original post
From my experience with the cheap SSK such as the one in the original post, the large ball for the side to side movement wears out the plastic L piece in the shift mechanism and after a few years it just leads to a ton of slop. I want to keep the oem style of having a rectangular plastic bushing between the ball and the plastic track which very few aftermarket parts tend to understand. Anyway, ordering and returning one on Amazon is a great idea and I think I’ll try that when I get home
POST 6Original post
@ryandn Ah, excellent clarification. Those are indeed the magic numbers. The relationship between the main pivot and the lower ball joint is the heart of the matter, as that geometry dictates the throw reduction. A small change in that length results in a very noticeable difference at the top of the lever. With those specific points called out, hopefully, someone with an aftermarket unit handy can get you the data you need. Your plan to retain the OEM-style rectangular bushing is a sharp one. That's a classic example of where some aftermarket parts prioritize ease of manufacturing over long-term durability, leading to the exact slop you're trying to engineer out of the system. It sounds like you have a solid backup plan, but here's hoping a fellow member can save you a trip to the post office.
POST 7Original post
Bens design lever is the key part to the side to side slop.
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