Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Short Shifter question

[RJPotts]

Does anyone have a short shifter on a 5600?

Just wondering how well they work and how much shorter throws are.

Thanks,

R. J.

 

[JSellers]

RJ,



I have the BD short shift on my 6-speed. The throws "feel" very much shorter, although BD only states there is about 20% difference. For me, it's much more comfortable to drive. Before, I always felt like I had to "take a trip" with the shift lever, since the travel was more than I could easily make with just my arm movement. Now, it's well within the arm action, and I don't feel the need to put my shoulder into it as well.



However, be aware that the shortened shift action requires a bit more force, since the leverage is decreased. You need to put more "oomph" into the throw. Some people don't like this, since the 5600 already needs a bit more than some other transmissions. After all, it IS a truck transmission.



Hope this helps,

John