HOW-TO: Short Throw Shifter Install

daytonagts · Jul 18, 2003

***** Videos showing how to remove the clips are at the end of this post *****

This is for nighcores HOW TO!

nighcore wrote on 07-17-2003 10:09 PM:
This install is already easy on it's own, but this will make it even easier.

Tools Needed/Suggested:
Philips Head Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
1/2" Socket and Ratchet
Rubber mallet (Not REALLY necessary)
Torque Wrench (in. lbs.) if you are getting techinical.

First Step - Removal of Shift Knob and Boot:
Tools used: Bare hands
Easiest way to remove shift knob is to pull up with force while twisting back and forth a little bit. Sometimes it's too ahrd to just pull straight up. Just wiggle it while pulling and it should come off with ease. To remove the shift boot, just squeeze the sides of the base of the boot and pull up. There is one large tab located in the front part of the boot, so pull the front half out last.

Second Step - Removal of Center Console:
Tools used: Philips Screwdriver
Remove a total of 6 screws shown in the pictures below.

After removal of all screws, pull your Emergency Brake Handle very firmly as far as you can get it. This will help in removal of the the console. It's easiest to pull up the rear half and then work the front half of the console until the E-brake handle is through. Then just set aside the console.

Third Step - Removal of Shifter Mechanism and Attaching Parts:
Tools used: 1/2" socket w/ ratchet, Flat head Screwdriver
Before remove the 4 main floor pan bolts, remove both cable retaining clips and remove cables from shifter.

Easiest way to remove the clips is to work them out with a Flatheaded screwdriver or you can try pulling them out with pliers. These can be tough to remove at first, but don't be afraid to pull or pry hard. Also using the flathead screwdriver, pry the cables from the shifter. You may or may not pry off the bushings when doing this, but just reinstall them if they come off. Now be sure to pull the cables out the side of the shifter base and just push them aside.

******** Watch A Video On How To Remove The Tabs And Cables ********

(Both about a minute long)

How to Remove The Tabs
How To Install And Reinstall The Cables

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Now remove the 4 floor pans bolts and remove the shifter.

Now just follow these from bottom to top to install the new shifter. If you are a technical guy, torque the 4 floor pan bolts down to 105 inch pounds (** NOT foot pounds **). Everything else just tighten down. To re-install the cable retainer clips, I pushed them by hand as good as I could get them, then tapped them with a rubber mallet.

I know this is pretty detailed for such an easy install, but some people need a little more help than others. If anyone has any additions or comments, let me know. I look forward to helping with more how-to's in the future.

NeonDan · Jul 18, 2003

no link bud

FastAttack · Jul 18, 2003

nice! this is very helpful thanks guys!

dymondboy2f · Jul 18, 2003

i need this....badly...oh well b-day is soon so it'll be there =]

dymondboy2f · Jul 18, 2003

wow i need this badly....ok i could've sworn i typed this is...maybe i PM'd someone w/o knowing? well anyways my b-days coming up soon so i'll at least have this and stage 1

drizze99 · Jul 18, 2003

Very nice write-up nighcore!! This will make it a lot easier when I get the short throw!!

nighcore · Jul 18, 2003

np. Here to help as much as possible.

perFOURmance · Jul 18, 2003

Nice job on the 'How To'!

jakenewtoy · Jul 18, 2003

sweet daytonagts! how about one for the BOV? lol is that asking to much..? thanks

chaz · Jul 18, 2003

Thanks, Daytona. I know this will help my :computern self.

-Chaz-

daytonagts · Jul 19, 2003

jakenewtoy said:
sweet daytonagts! how about one for the BOV? lol is that asking to much..? thanks

NighCore did this How to, I just had to post it for him....

Yes I have a MOPAR BOV one almost done

RUgoinUp · Jul 19, 2003

Thank you very much.

This will come in handy in about 5 minutes!

FastAttack · Jul 19, 2003

really cool write up man!

thanks a lot.. and this will come handy next month when I do order my shifter hehe

dymondboy2f · Jul 19, 2003

man...i need that short shift ASAP

m_dunnie · Jul 22, 2003

Thanks for the write-up guys, just got mine in from Haynes Jeep for 97.50 shipped. Now to get the booger bushings.

Guest · Aug 10, 2003

Nighcore - thanks for th excellent HOWTO documentation.

I just did my STS and Boogers (just on the shifter - I'll do the two on the tranny end tomorrow) and it was a cinch.

I just came back from a test drive and it's amazing how much better the shifting is - it really is like a "toggle switch" as somone posted elsewhere.

I have to hand it to Dodge - their little performance mods like Stage 1 and Short Throw Shifter really do aggregate to make a tuners delight out of this car.

Thanks Dodge.

Thanks everyone.

Makasuro · Aug 16, 2003

Well I followed ur instructions to the tee and I have successfully installed my Mopar Short Throw Shifter!!!

Thanx a bunch this guide helped tremendously!

Makasuro · Aug 16, 2003

I just noticed something, I also installed the booger bushings on the shifter but where do the other 2 go and how do I install those?

yelbou · Aug 16, 2003

Makasuro said:
I just noticed something, I also installed the booger bushings on the shifter but where do the other 2 go and how do I install those?

They go on top of the tranny.
Remove the Air box to get access to the shifter cables (2).

redSRT · Aug 16, 2003

Makasuro said:
I just noticed something, I also installed the booger bushings on the shifter but where do the other 2 go and how do I install those?

The other two go on the cables located in the engine bay, underneath the battery tray...some peeps took off the battery and tray to get to it, some took off the airbox assembly and reached under the battery tray...they install like the ones in the shifter, big side up

Guest · Aug 16, 2003

As indicated, I did the booger bushes on the tranny the next day and it definitly improved the the STS shifting. Yes, I was "lazy peep"

and removed both the airbox and the battery tray. But removing the battery tray only took 5 minutes and made the job much easier. I'll probably do the same and pull both to install the BOV when it arrives from dodgeparts next Mon or Tues.

ITS SLOW · Aug 20, 2003

JUST got done with the short throw install. THANKS MUCH for the instructions. It took me, I man with two left hands an hour to do the swap. If you can read instructions, you TOO can install the short throw. :frow:

:alfdance: :alfdance:

BlackDragon · Aug 24, 2003

Just finished the STS and boogers. Took me a little under an hour. The clips on the shifter were a bitch, but everything else was super easy...Thanks very much to this install how-to!!!

I wish working on my mustang was this easy...

dangerously_cool · Sep 10, 2003

thanks a lot for that how-to, my sts didnt come with any directions. you guys saved me. took me three hours. one alone to get the goddamn shifter cable clamps off. jesus. well its done.

HybridKid · Sep 10, 2003

I love my short throw....i got the beast pretty much as it came out...next day air!! The install was soo easy and it is soo crisp and clean.

great how-to though!!

dangerously_cool · Sep 10, 2003

i got in a fight with the beast...it gave me a fat lip, a hurt head, and my hands kill.

HOW-TO: Short Throw Shifter Install

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