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Ratchet shifters

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Ratchet shifters

Post by Baja Burley »

Ive got a TH700/turbo 700 behind a 308 and it has been fitted with a B&M mega shifter. Promlem is, while I had it out of the car, it's been stolen :bad-words: all I've got left is the cable..

Do I have to refit a mega shifter? Or can I use a 'pro shifter' - the ones that only move one spot up and down. I'd rather have a Pro shifter but if It's not compatible with the cable and bracketry then I'll just get another 'mega shifter'

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Re: Ratchet shifters

Post by TURBO LS2 »

Cable and brackets are the same for mega shifter,pro ratchet and pro stick.
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Re: Ratchet shifters

Post by Baja Burley »

Legend, thanks mate! Is there any performance difference between the two models?
Anyone had any dramas with either of them?
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Re: Ratchet shifters

Post by TURBO LS2 »

Personaly i like the pro stick (with the lever) as you can rip it into any gear. With the pro ratchet you have to go through the cycle so to speak. All depends if it's a forward or reverse shift pattern aswell.
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Re: Ratchet shifters

Post by evanstaniland »

Ratchet shifters are poo, I had one it slowly siezed and was harder and harder to shift
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Post by brooksy »

I've had B&M shifters in different vehicles & never had an issue. If you take the time to setup properly they will last. I did wear a gate plate in my street/drag car but that was just from abuse. Another thumbs up for the Pro Shift also. :armsup:



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Post by Baja Burley »

That's good to hear brooksy! I will definitely take the time to set it up correctly and maintain it well too.

You've got me nervous with your "reverse gear pattern" comment TURBOLS2!

Either way, it's gonna be easier than reaching under the car to change gears everyone we want to move the truck.
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Post by evanstaniland »

gate shifter YEA BOY!!
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Re: Ratchet shifters

Post by Baja Burley »

Just ordered brand new pro shifter! Yeyaah!!
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Post by HG »

I've run ratchet shifters with no drama's, a trick is to give the gate a bit of graphite dust every 6 months.
I run a full manual built T700R4 in my daily with a modded B&M Quick Click ratchet shifter and it is smooth to shift.
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