Manual Trans BL - Page 2 - Ford Ranger Forum

**Brinker88** · 12-14-2011, 09:11 AM

This should be a sticky for BL's...good info here

08 Ranger Sport 4X4 · 12-14-2011, 05:21 PM

To answer how to fix this. I haven't yet. It still drives and works, just sometimes 2nd is a little difficult. I plan on taking the shifter out and bending the shaft just enough to clear what it is hitting. Or you can cut out some of the metal under the floor board where the shifter connects to the trans. Haven't figured out what I'm gonna do about the cupholder situation yet, but it is in there and still does what it is designed to do.

Fx4wannabe01 · 12-22-2011, 02:51 AM

Pretty much I've only had hands-on on one stock shifter BL truck. What I did was move the cupholder combo back about an inch, and re-drilled the mounting holes with self tappers. Solved all the stock placement issues, and doesn't look bad at all. And yes, we used the PA extender.

But, to solve all issues, I vote HURST. I also vote making your own extension for the hurst. 'Cause you can make that ball be exactly where you want it. My extension is 3.5" up, 1.5" back, 1/4" over toward the driver. Took all of 15 minues with a grinder, cut off wheels, sanding discs, a drill, and some 1/4" plate.

klinger86 · 12-22-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01

Pretty much I've only had hands-on on one stock shifter BL truck. What I did was move the cupholder combo back about an inch, and re-drilled the mounting holes with self tappers. Solved all the stock placement issues, and doesn't look bad at all. And yes, we used the PA extender.

But, to solve all issues, I vote HURST. I also vote making your own extension for the hurst. 'Cause you can make that ball be exactly where you want it. My extension is 3.5" up, 1.5" back, 1/4" over toward the driver. Took all of 15 minues with a grinder, cut off wheels, sanding discs, a drill, and some 1/4" plate.

have you thought about mass producing the extension and selling it on the forums? been saving up for a BL and Hurst just about got the cash together and awas wondering what i could use for the extension on it when i do lift it....

08 Ranger Sport 4X4 · 12-22-2011, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01

Pretty much I've only had hands-on on one stock shifter BL truck. What I did was move the cupholder combo back about an inch, and re-drilled the mounting holes with self tappers. Solved all the stock placement issues, and doesn't look bad at all. And yes, we used the PA extender.

But, to solve all issues, I vote HURST. I also vote making your own extension for the hurst. 'Cause you can make that ball be exactly where you want it. My extension is 3.5" up, 1.5" back, 1/4" over toward the driver. Took all of 15 minues with a grinder, cut off wheels, sanding discs, a drill, and some 1/4" plate.

That is a great solutions. I thought about doing that, but I wasn't sure about drilling into my floorboard like that. Thanks for the tip.

redrocket · 12-22-2011, 06:31 PM

Same here flipped the plate around to explorer front and moved the cup holders back a bit problem solved

Fx4wannabe01 · 01-08-2012, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klinger86

have you thought about mass producing the extension and selling it on the forums? been saving up for a BL and Hurst just about got the cash together and awas wondering what i could use for the extension on it when i do lift it....

HECK NO. lol. That junk, even tho easy, is somewhat time consuming and time is something I really don't have much free of these days. But hey, if someone wanted one made, you never know unless you ask.....

Here's a quick pic...

Believe this is 2.5" up, 1 1/8" back, 1/4" to the left(by mounting to driverside of hurst)

Fx4wannabe01 · 01-08-2012, 02:54 AM

Found some more pics with different brackets...

Pretty much you can make them however you want. But if under 2 3/4" height change, you're kind of stuck to a minimum of 1 1/8" because of interference of the Hurst stub the bracket will bolt to.

Taylor · 01-08-2012, 08:25 AM

A dark picture, but here is my custom extension with my Hurst. (Inspired by Shane, thanks man)

Fx4wannabe01 · 01-10-2012, 01:12 AM

The one I made for my 1" BL... but pictured after the 3" went on. lol.

PS: I had the hurst before I had any lift. You can see above the cut up rubber bootie that doesn't need cut up on a BL'd truck.

12-14-2011, 05:21 PM	#12
08 Ranger Sport 4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, OH Posts: 498	To answer how to fix this. I haven't yet. It still drives and works, just sometimes 2nd is a little difficult. I plan on taking the shifter out and bending the shaft just enough to clear what it is hitting. Or you can cut out some of the metal under the floor board where the shifter connects to the trans. Haven't figured out what I'm gonna do about the cupholder situation yet, but it is in there and still does what it is designed to do. __________________ 2008 Ranger Sport 4X4 4.0 -5 speed, undercoating, tinted windows, keyless entry, 3.73 gears -Pioneer AVIC-F700BT GPS w/10" Pioneer woofer -3 inch Performance Accessories Body Lift -33x12.5 r 15 BFG M/T KM2's SOON TO COME: -Autopage 2way page RF-425LCD sercurity system, Flowmaster Series 40, HIDs w/ niteshaded head/tails, Mustang dome, LED 3rd BL

12-22-2011, 02:51 AM	#13
Fx4wannabe01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ORYGUN Posts: 347	Pretty much I've only had hands-on on one stock shifter BL truck. What I did was move the cupholder combo back about an inch, and re-drilled the mounting holes with self tappers. Solved all the stock placement issues, and doesn't look bad at all. And yes, we used the PA extender. But, to solve all issues, I vote HURST. I also vote making your own extension for the hurst. 'Cause you can make that ball be exactly where you want it. My extension is 3.5" up, 1.5" back, 1/4" over toward the driver. Took all of 15 minues with a grinder, cut off wheels, sanding discs, a drill, and some 1/4" plate. __________________ '01 Ranger with some mods here and there...

12-22-2011, 06:31 PM	#16
redrocket New and loving it Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: waynesville nc Posts: 28	Same here flipped the plate around to explorer front and moved the cup holders back a bit problem solved __________________ 2000 Ford Ranger Xlt 4.0, 5-speed 4x4 ext cab 1988 ford ranger 5.0 v8, auto 4x2 reg cab

01-08-2012, 02:54 AM	#18
Fx4wannabe01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ORYGUN Posts: 347	Found some more pics with different brackets... Pretty much you can make them however you want. But if under 2 3/4" height change, you're kind of stuck to a minimum of 1 1/8" because of interference of the Hurst stub the bracket will bolt to. __________________ '01 Ranger with some mods here and there... Last edited by Fx4wannabe01; 01-08-2012 at 02:56 AM.

01-08-2012, 08:25 AM	#19
Taylor Roman 1:16 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nashville NC Posts: 204	A dark picture, but here is my custom extension with my Hurst. (Inspired by Shane, thanks man) __________________ '04 XLT Sonic Blue 3" BL, Super 10 side exit, Custom rear bumper, Super cool tailgate mod, HURST!!, OHC, Expo dome light, And some other stuff.

01-10-2012, 01:12 AM	#20
Fx4wannabe01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ORYGUN Posts: 347	The one I made for my 1" BL... but pictured after the 3" went on. lol. PS: I had the hurst before I had any lift. You can see above the cut up rubber bootie that doesn't need cut up on a BL'd truck. __________________ '01 Ranger with some mods here and there...

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