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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 02:23 AM
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So I received my kit today, can't wait to put it on!
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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They are not left and right hand thread unfortunately. Makes adjustments hard specially with lack of space and nylok nuts.
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris smith
They are not left and right hand thread unfortunately. Makes adjustments hard specially with lack of space and nylok nuts.

I still need to add this to the instructions, but try using the jam nuts instead of the nylocks for the initial setup. A R/L hand thread would have drastically increased the cost of the kit. We also felt that it didn't need to be since you should only need to adjust the length once. Again using the jam nuts makes the setup quick and easy.

I may switch the kit to standard nuts with a lock washer as well to make the install a little easier/quicker. This is why I love to get feedback!
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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Yeah regular nuts and lock washers would work wonders!!!! And i also noticed that the rod end stud is vewry close to the t case on minenot too close but i can see someone having an issue with thread length on the stud
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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Got mine in today. Hardest part of the job was pulling the old linkage. I'm happy with it so far, shifting is smooth as butter now!
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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got mine installed today

agreed, the tc bolt could lose 1/4-1/2", she's a tad close to the case
i was looking at reversing what seemed to be the correct way to position the new tc arm (pic in instructions didn't quite show it well...IMO), but pre-assembled that end of it and it worked out fine
i left my chassis bracket in...disassembled all the oem stuff and was able to wiggle out the cross-shaft with a little persuasion

didn't have to adjust shyt, she matched up perfect out of the box
real nice piece of upgrade!!! Would definitely recommend it, ditch the oem garbage!!!
I'd have taken pics but my phone went for a crap
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Anyone got a picture of the bolt being too close?
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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will see if i can grab one tomorrow...
pretty sure it'll only be a 2wd issue, i think the case rounds back in for 4 and lower
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 11:03 PM
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I think a washer or two will fix the clearance "issue"
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 12:08 AM
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Yeah it's a. 2 hi only issue. And I like it a lot. Can't wait to get it back out when I do my shift handle swap to get the right shift hate for the 231 I'll replace the nuts and the take off some lenght on the studs. Also I find that the shifter tab has a recess that the stud sits into makes it hard to tighten up. I'm going to put a larger washer on the stud on that side and a lock washer and regular nut on the fastening side. I'll get pics of this all for boost
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Does anyone have pictures of the rod end clearance @ the TC? In testing we did find that the fit was tight but didn't have any issues with the rod end actually touching the case so it was deemed a non issue. As mentioned before, if the rod end does touch the case, a simple 3/8" washer should do the trick. If it does seem like a common issue, I'll be sure to add some washers to the kits.

Thanks again everyone for the orders! Every dollar spent is being reinvested into more inventory and finalizing our other products.

I just finished pre-packing another 20 kits last night.

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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It's not touching but it's pretty close. I'll get pics this week when I swap my t case shifter
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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Ya, it's not actually touching...but is close as you say Boost. If it was grazing the case i'd have done exactly what's been suggested and added a washer. It's fine as is....was merely pointing out some observations
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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Here's a couple of pictures, the stud is about 1/8 of an inch away from the case. Hope this helps.
Attached Thumbnails Boostwerks.com Shift Linkage-image-665874193.jpg   Boostwerks.com Shift Linkage-image-3518697671.jpg  
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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Ok I'm being a lil mentally challenged. I got mine all installed today and it isn't going into 4 lo with room to spare and it's feeling like I can't shift out of 4 lo once I'm in. That last part may be due to the fact I was testing on pavement with a front and rear locker I Dont Know but I had to kick it out of 4 low and then it was in 4 hi. But what way do I adjust the linkage to make it shift at the right spots ?
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