Removing Shift Knob (Safely)
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Removing Shift **** (Safely)
My sister already asked what I wanted for Xmas and she went ahead and bought me a Hurst shift ****/ball for my Camaro, which is awesome.
I know install is simple as heck... unscrew the OEM ball and screw on the new one...
However, I was wondering how to do this safely, as I know they are on there very tight, and I don't want to twist the ball so hard trying to get it off that I twist the actual shaft/stick too hard which could hurt whatever it is connected to at the base of the shifter.
Any recommendations?
PS: I sure hope the aftermarket one will be able to screw on good and line up perfectly... last thing I want is the shift pattern icon on the **** to be crooked.
I know install is simple as heck... unscrew the OEM ball and screw on the new one...
However, I was wondering how to do this safely, as I know they are on there very tight, and I don't want to twist the ball so hard trying to get it off that I twist the actual shaft/stick too hard which could hurt whatever it is connected to at the base of the shifter.
Any recommendations?
PS: I sure hope the aftermarket one will be able to screw on good and line up perfectly... last thing I want is the shift pattern icon on the **** to be crooked.
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The factory one is on pretty tight.Theres really no other way to do this safely except to unscrew the **** the correct way which is counter-clockwise. It's on pretty tight but as long as you unscrew it the right way it will come off.
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saftey, the only thing to worry about is your knuckles and or dash area incase you slip off lol. Just make sure you leave it in a gear when you do it so the stick doesnt wiggle away on yeah hehe. It should take much more than 2 hands or maybe a rag and some pliers.