I installed a hurst short throw shifter (that is labeled for a 99-03 truck) today on my 2004 to finally see if it'll work or not and....IT WORKS!!!! lol It feels nice. Takes a bit of getting used to. Alot stiffer and the throw is alot shorter. It makes a little more noise, but thats bc i had to put 2 slits in the "noise" cushion to get to the shifter bolts. I also dont have a boot on it at all right now. The stock regency boot doesnt fit over the new assembly and i refuse to put on the ugly rubber hurst boot. I'm going to a local custom interior shop later in the week to have a custom leather boot made (like my rst one) which reuses the stock chrome ring. I def recommend it to anyone who wants to upgrade their 5spd.

 

I installed mine last week. I got it used so i have no noise isolator or whatever, but i agree it is noisy, but does work 2-3 shift is rough haha i got so used to the stock shifter and this is WAY different. I used the stock boot, its a tight fit but it worked.

Can you get a better picture of the noise cushion?

Dustin

 

I just installed mine as well. It is very nice. However, I have a hard time with it hitting the seat when I bang second gear. Seat is all the way back. How about yall.

 

I have a hard time hitting third but no seat issues.

Dustin

 

looks good man looks like it's just as long as the regular shifter though no?

 

I think it is just a tad bit longer. I havent had a problem with hittiing the seat in 2nd, I have plenty of room.

 

I have one in my truck I love it

 

how much $?

 

when i was takin my tranny out, i couldnt believe how much noise cushion there was! made it a chore trying to get out the shifter bolts out just as you described...glad to hear it works well...one thing checked off your list to be installed...lol did you guys ever order those hoods?

 

i think 190 in summit