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Old 07-07-2006, 09:15 AM   #1
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Default t5 question simple really

hey im installing my short throw on the w/e just wondering if i losen off the rear mount i think its the crossmember to drop it down a litle bit will it do any damage bend/break anything just need to lower it enough to get to the shifter base and do a swap????????

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Old 07-07-2006, 11:46 AM   #2
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No damage will be done. I've done this myself a couple of times already.
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Old 07-07-2006, 12:01 PM   #3
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Have a trolly jack under it to drop it slowly just in case.
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Old 07-07-2006, 08:03 PM   #4
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so is there a way you can install the short shifter with out moving the gearbox
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Old 08-07-2006, 04:12 AM   #5
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nope no way of getting to the bolts unfortunately
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:25 AM   #6
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how much does the gearbox need to be lowered
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Old 08-07-2006, 12:42 PM   #7
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inch or two

trolley jack but thats what im using to hold the car up lol :S

can i rest it on the crossmember
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