Shifter Install

VeNuM · 08-24-2002, 06:26 PM

I have my Steeda Tri-Ax coming on monday and can hopefully put it in monday night. I was just wondering if anybody has some pointers so hopefully I can have a problem free installation. To start it off, how to I get that black bezel off around the shifter boot? Is there any other pieces that must be removed?

GodStang · 08-24-2002, 11:38 PM

Not sure on the 89 but my knob unscrewed and then the black plastic just popped off and than took out the shifter from there. I recommened putting the silencer boot back on the tri-ax. My instructions said not to put it back on unless you really wanted too. I did not put mine on and my shifter is loud. The Tri-ax is one of the best improvements I have done. I love my short throw.

bigred90gt · 08-25-2002, 03:10 AM

Be sure that you have the little plastic peice that the bottom of the shifter sits in at the linkage. If you don't have one, you can get one at the dealership for about $2. I put my shifter on and didn't have the plastic peice, and a week later I grenaded the tranny. I don't know if that had anything to do with the tranny blowing up, but it is definately worth the $2 to just to be safe.

Stang_Crazy · 08-25-2002, 01:53 PM

Make sure to use a generous bead of silicone to get a good seal. Also, make sure you use threadlocker on the four bolts that hold the shifter base on. I forgot to use any and a week later, the bolts had almost vibrated out!!!

VeNuM · 08-25-2002, 11:03 PM

I had nothing to do today so I pulled out all the interior parts around the shifter and cleaned up the boots and such. I'm going to use silicone to seal the shifter and anti-seize on the threads. Thanks for all your input, I'll post a follow-up tomorrow night when I have it installed.

VeNuM · 08-26-2002, 05:21 PM

Just finished the installation of my Tri-Ax and let me tell you guys, if you don't have a shifter installed, GET ONE!!! I love the new feel and it's practically impossible to miss 3rd gear now. Only downside is a slight whining from the trans. The installation probably took around 2-3 hours total and I didn't come across any big problems. Thanks for all the feedback.

GodStang: I installed the boot like this and there hasn't been a lot of noise, just a little whining, you might want to try it.

302 LX Eric · 08-27-2002, 07:36 AM

FYI - anti seize and threadlocker are two different animals.

E

08-24-2002, 06:26 PM	#1
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Shifter Install I have my Steeda Tri-Ax coming on monday and can hopefully put it in monday night. I was just wondering if anybody has some pointers so hopefully I can have a problem free installation. To start it off, how to I get that black bezel off around the shifter boot? Is there any other pieces that must be removed? __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

08-24-2002, 11:38 PM	#2
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Not sure on the 89 but my knob unscrewed and then the black plastic just popped off and than took out the shifter from there. I recommened putting the silencer boot back on the tri-ax. My instructions said not to put it back on unless you really wanted too. I did not put mine on and my shifter is loud. The Tri-ax is one of the best improvements I have done. I love my short throw. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

08-25-2002, 03:10 AM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Be sure that you have the little plastic peice that the bottom of the shifter sits in at the linkage. If you don't have one, you can get one at the dealership for about $2. I put my shifter on and didn't have the plastic peice, and a week later I grenaded the tranny. I don't know if that had anything to do with the tranny blowing up, but it is definately worth the $2 to just to be safe. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

08-25-2002, 01:53 PM	#4
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Make sure to use a generous bead of silicone to get a good seal. Also, make sure you use threadlocker on the four bolts that hold the shifter base on. I forgot to use any and a week later, the bolts had almost vibrated out!!! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

08-25-2002, 11:03 PM	#5
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	I had nothing to do today so I pulled out all the interior parts around the shifter and cleaned up the boots and such. I'm going to use silicone to seal the shifter and anti-seize on the threads. Thanks for all your input, I'll post a follow-up tomorrow night when I have it installed. __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

08-27-2002, 07:36 AM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	FYI - anti seize and threadlocker are two different animals. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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