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Andy4639 · 03-28-2021, 07:07 PM

Need idea's on how to mount this gear shifter idea.

I bought these last week at the beach. Need to get some idea's on how to mount it. I got a bolt and ordered a set of couplers to extend it up a little higher in the truck. The threads are 3/8" x24. I need some idea's on how to mount it with out having the nut in it's head.

**Getter-Done** · 03-28-2021, 07:23 PM

Slow cure epoxy?

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72c20customcamper · 03-28-2021, 07:29 PM

Why dont you want a nut inside the head ? My experience is without a nut and locking nut the shift ball will start to rotate . Guess JBWELD would work but without metal threads it will ware out and strip

Mike C · 03-28-2021, 08:24 PM

Fill it full of JB weld. Install a helicoil. JB weld drills and taps. Then it can be screwed down and anchored with a jam nut.

Andy4639 · 03-28-2021, 08:30 PM

I don't want anything to be seen on the outside of it. Not worried about inside it. I didn't want to drill the top of it to do a nut are bolt.

JB weld may be a idea. I also may could use plumbers roll also. It can be drilled and tapped also.

Andy4639 · 04-01-2021, 08:50 PM

I temporarily have the skull mounted and wired into the lights. I'm thinking I need to round the wood off and countersink to fit the shifter rod better than the square end.

03-28-2021, 07:07 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Gear shifter.... Need idea's on how to mount this gear shifter idea. I bought these last week at the beach. Need to get some idea's on how to mount it. I got a bolt and ordered a set of couplers to extend it up a little higher in the truck. The threads are 3/8" x24. I need some idea's on how to mount it with out having the nut in it's head. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-28-2021, 07:23 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,408	Re: Gear shifter.... Slow cure epoxy? . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-28-2021, 07:29 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Gear shifter.... Why dont you want a nut inside the head ? My experience is without a nut and locking nut the shift ball will start to rotate . Guess JBWELD would work but without metal threads it will ware out and strip __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 04-02-2021 at 09:04 AM.

03-28-2021, 08:24 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Gear shifter.... Fill it full of JB weld. Install a helicoil. JB weld drills and taps. Then it can be screwed down and anchored with a jam nut. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-28-2021, 08:30 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Gear shifter.... I don't want anything to be seen on the outside of it. Not worried about inside it. I didn't want to drill the top of it to do a nut are bolt. JB weld may be a idea. I also may could use plumbers roll also. It can be drilled and tapped also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-01-2021, 08:50 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Gear shifter.... I temporarily have the skull mounted and wired into the lights. I'm thinking I need to round the wood off and countersink to fit the shifter rod better than the square end. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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