Fitting a hurst T shifter

4x4TILL_I_DIE · 12-07-2008, 01:14 PM

I want to put on a hurst T shifter on my 96 stx ranger but I don't know the size of the shifter threads, anyone know? heres the link to what it fits on.http://prostores3.carrierzone.com/se...Cpistol/Detail

4x4TILL_I_DIE · 12-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Is there any other way to get the shifter knob off other then a pair of vice grips and a really big hammer.

If I ever did do it all I would be thinking would be man I wonder what this it doing to my shifter rod or my transmission.

BDAB · 12-08-2008, 04:25 PM

should just turn, you may need to work it a bit.

cocoasranger · 12-08-2008, 04:54 PM

I don't know what's on one of them "newfangled" 96 Rangers, but on a 93 the shift knob is a force fit onto the shifter arm. The top of the arm has splines and the knob has a slightly undersized hole.The procedure for removing the knob is: first remove the shift emblem from the top by carefully prying off with a thin screw driver. Then heat the knob with a hair dryer of (preferably) a heat gun till it's too hot to grab tight. Then drive off the knob which should not take much force. This is because there is heat activated glue holding the knob as well as the press fit. Hope this helps.

4x4TILL_I_DIE · 12-09-2008, 08:46 AM

thanks I'll try that when I get the hurst if I can just find out if it will fit or not.

gnardoom · 12-20-2008, 12:03 PM

it wont fit because theres no threads, you have to weld a bolt to the end of your shifter, or if you dont have a welder you have to grind the shit out of your shifter until you can get a die on it and cut some threads. i put one of those t handles in my ranger when i was like 16 it was heavy and made the tranny whine because the weight of it makes your shifter fork rub harder then usual inside the trans. I think those are for automatics

The Jester Race · 12-20-2008, 12:25 PM

What you could do(what I did), drill out the threads on the shift knob so it just slips onto the shifter rod and drill a hole through the side and thread it, and use a set screw to hold it on. Ill post some pics later.

-Jester

12-07-2008, 01:14 PM	#1
4x4TILL_I_DIE Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Year: 1996 Make: ranger Model: stx Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: whatever Posts: 146 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Fitting a hurst T shifter I want to put on a hurst T shifter on my 96 stx ranger but I don't know the size of the shifter threads, anyone know? heres the link to what it fits on.http://prostores3.carrierzone.com/se...Cpistol/Detail __________________ 96 4x4 stx, 5spd kenwood KDC-215S,reese class III, cooper wild spirt txr II, warn lockouts ---------------------- soon to come, tinted taillight covers, new headlights
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12-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
4x4TILL_I_DIE Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Year: 1996 Make: ranger Model: stx Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: whatever Posts: 146 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Is there any other way to get the shifter knob off other then a pair of vice grips and a really big hammer. If I ever did do it all I would be thinking would be man I wonder what this it doing to my shifter rod or my transmission. __________________ 96 4x4 stx, 5spd kenwood KDC-215S,reese class III, cooper wild spirt txr II, warn lockouts ---------------------- soon to come, tinted taillight covers, new headlights
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12-08-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
cocoasranger Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south central Pa. Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 545 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	I don't know what's on one of them "newfangled" 96 Rangers, but on a 93 the shift knob is a force fit onto the shifter arm. The top of the arm has splines and the knob has a slightly undersized hole.The procedure for removing the knob is: first remove the shift emblem from the top by carefully prying off with a thin screw driver. Then heat the knob with a hair dryer of (preferably) a heat gun till it's too hot to grab tight. Then drive off the knob which should not take much force. This is because there is heat activated glue holding the knob as well as the press fit. Hope this helps. __________________ 89 Ranger 4wd std. cab, long bed w. 2.9L and Mazda M5OD R-1 trans. Manual 13-50 transfer case, 10 clutch and starter upgrade. Manual locking hubs, explorer leaf spring upgrade, 93-94 clutch master upgrade for better feel.
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12-09-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
4x4TILL_I_DIE Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Year: 1996 Make: ranger Model: stx Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: whatever Posts: 146 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	thanks I'll try that when I get the hurst if I can just find out if it will fit or not. __________________ 96 4x4 stx, 5spd kenwood KDC-215S,reese class III, cooper wild spirt txr II, warn lockouts ---------------------- soon to come, tinted taillight covers, new headlights
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12-20-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
gnardoom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bc Year: 1992 Model: ranger Engine: 4L Posts: 96 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	it wont fit because theres no threads, you have to weld a bolt to the end of your shifter, or if you dont have a welder you have to grind the shit out of your shifter until you can get a die on it and cut some threads. i put one of those t handles in my ranger when i was like 16 it was heavy and made the tranny whine because the weight of it makes your shifter fork rub harder then usual inside the trans. I think those are for automatics
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12-20-2008, 12:25 PM	#7
The Jester Race ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Year: 1987, 2006 Make: Ford, BMW Model: Bronco II, 325ci Engine: 2.9, 2.5 Class: 4x4 Extreme, Racecar Posts: 1,488 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	What you could do(what I did), drill out the threads on the shift knob so it just slips onto the shifter rod and drill a hole through the side and thread it, and use a set screw to hold it on. Ill post some pics later. -Jester __________________ Here we go...our step so silent Here we go...our blooded trace The Jester Race In Flames
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