need2speed94

Can anyone tell me how to get the stock shift **** off ? Its the leather ball **** in a '98 Z28 Manual. There are 2 pics of the **** below.

Thanks in advance.

-Marcus

sc.schultz

iTrader: (2)

Every one I have known has screwed on and off (like a bottle cap). To loosen it, twist it counter clockwise.

need2speed94

Ahh I just tried that... maybe I'll try it again because it has been sitting out in the sun and the leather was extremely hot and slippery and I could not get a good grip at all. If thats the case and that's all I needed to do, thanks.

WheelsUp84z

iTrader: (14)

yep it just unscrews, if you cant get it bare handed try using a small strap wrench.

sc.schultz

iTrader: (2)

I've heard they have loctite on them from the factory, but I'm entirely sure how true this is.

need2speed94

will do... thanks!

PlatnumStatuz

iTrader: (6)

u can hide stuff in there lol

need2speed94

uhh, where hah?

ds98formula

iTrader: (3)

it spins off. it just may be really stuck. hold the base and twist it left

Nowhereman

Yup, it's on real good with some stickum or anti vibe ****.
Just grab that thing and put one hell of a twist on it.
Counter clockwise.
It should break loose.

1994_383_Z28

iTrader: (1)

Its already been said, but the only thing to do is twist. I know it can be on very tight, because I got a new shift know today. I had the factory Hurst T-Handle, and I had to get a hammer and whack it after spending half an hour trying to twist. If it's original, you will probably have a very tuff time, but it will come off.

BrianSF-GA

If you don't care about the current ****, try a pair channel locks or vise grips.

blk95formula

^^^^ x2 Thats what i had to do

Z28/2002

iTrader: (27)

Use a leather belt instead of the vise grips/ channel locks

Lxtasy1

iTrader: (4)

Take some rubber wrap around it and then use vice grips. Turn it to then left.

need2speed94

thanks for all the tips, got it off today.