Anyone have the Hurst Floor Shifter Installed?

[RT360D]

Looking for Information and pics on Dakota CC R/T's with the Hurst shifter on the floor... I have an automatic right now and i'm looking to put in a A hurst floor shifter.. Any pics and information on them please let me know.. thanks!

[chiller2484]

i know Brian Neaves here in Lexington, NC has a floor shifter. can't remember which kind it is. i looked on his cardomain site, but he didn't have any pics of the interior. i'll have to call him and get him on this site.

btw, here's his R/T for those interested.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/807729

[1FASTASSR/T]

Looking for Information and pics on Dakota CC R/T's with the Hurst shifter on the floor... I have an automatic right now and i'm looking to put in a A hurst floor shifter.. Any pics and information on them please let me know.. thanks!

Here is a pic of a B&M megs shifter in my old 02 http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18328&d=1192991679

[RTgrouchman]

Here's my B&M Hammer Shifter:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/rtgrouchman/Interior%20Pics/22d08484.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/rtgrouchman/Interior%20Pics/55371480.jpg



Just buy the shifter for a Chrysler 727, and follow the instructions......pretty easy install! :biggthumpup:

[RT360D]

More pics if possible, I relaly wanna do this... Also what model or model number do i need, what parts do i need with it as well

[tcuillier]

Looking for Information and pics on Dakota CC R/T's with the Hurst shifter on the floor... I have an automatic right now and i'm looking to put in a A hurst floor shifter.. Any pics and information on them please let me know.. thanks!

Here's some pics of my Megashifter.Tom

[BTLFED R/T]

i know Brian Neaves here in Lexington, NC has a floor shifter. can't remember which kind it is. i looked on his cardomain site, but he didn't have any pics of the interior. i'll have to call him and get him on this site.

btw, here's his R/T for those interested.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/807729

What happened to that dude?

[BTLFED R/T]

Here's some pics of my Megashifter.Tom

That's about the cleanest install I've seen yet! Nice work Tom! :biggthumpup:

[tcuillier]

Thanks Jason,
It was a real pita to install, but I love it! Only thing I don't like, is that I lost the gear indicator. I don't have a problem knowing what gear I'm in, but Raelene can't drive without the indicator! I'm in the process of installing a Dakota Digital LED shift indicator. Once it's done, it should look pretty much factory. It will have LEDs in the stock shift indicator slots.

Tom

[RT360D]

yes very Clean install Looks like factory! thats what i want to do but with the full size center console...

[tcuillier]

yes very Clean install Looks like factory! thats what i want to do but with the full size center console...

That is a full sized center console (std in the 98 &99 R/Ts). I can't remember if the larger console was introduced in 2000 or 2001.

Tom

[BTLFED R/T]

Thanks Jason,
It was a real pita to install, but I love it! Only thing I don't like, is that I lost the gear indicator. I don't have a problem knowing what gear I'm in, but Raelene can't drive without the indicator! I'm in the process of installing a Dakota Digital LED shift indicator. Once it's done, it should look pretty much factory. It will have LEDs in the stock shift indicator slots.

Tom

What is the deal with that anyway? No where to hook the cable up or?

Should look nice once you get that though.

[User]

That is a full sized center console (std in the 98 &99 R/Ts). I can't remember if the larger console was introduced in 2000 or 2001.

Tom

Pretty sure its 2000, because i have the humungo one.. i want to take it out.. its just in the way and the lid is broke.. piece of junk.

but anyways

i was looking to do this also. Very nice install guys.

For the guys that do have it, is it in good reach sitting normal in your seat? Or do you have to kinda stretch out to grab it...

[tcuillier]

What is the deal with that anyway? No where to hook the cable up or?

Should look nice once you get that though.

I originally hooked the cable up to the shifter, but it didn't work and it caused a LOT of drag on the shifter. Several people told me it wouldn't work with a floor shift---damn, they were right!

Tom

[tcuillier]

Pretty sure its 2000, because i have the humungo one.. i want to take it out.. its just in the way and the lid is broke.. piece of junk.

but anyways

i was looking to do this also. Very nice install guys.

For the guys that do have it, is it in good reach sitting normal in your seat? Or do you have to kinda stretch out to grab it...

If you go with the Megashifter, don't use the Truck Megashifter. Use the standard Megashifter. The Truck shifter is just a standard shifter with a 2" platform under it, to raise it up. With the platform, the shifter is way too high. The standard shifter is just perfect and your hand falls perfectly on to it.
Pat Allen (99Dart) used a stock Taurus shifter that turned out REAL nice. See if Pat will post some pics of his installation.

Tom

[Aves]

Man Tom if I send you my centerconsole and a shifter you make it look that nice for me :hail:

Troy

[chiller2484]

What happened to that dude?

he's still around. i talked to him right after christmas. i think something is wrong with his truck, but i can't remember. i'll give him a call.

[tcuillier]

Man Tom if I send you my centerconsole and a shifter you make it look that nice for me :hail:

Troy

LOL, I wish it were that easy! Actually, that console insert was sold by Glen Renzoni. I bought that one in late 2004. It was either the last, or one of the last 2 inserts he made. Jody Fryer has the other one. Glen quit offering them due to poor quality control by his vendor that "laid-up" the fiberglass. I'm no ace at working with fiberglass, but I was able to make it fit by cutting it lengthwise and across---adding about 1/2" to the width and 1/4" to the length with glass mat and resin. It was a super pain-in-the-ass, but the finished product looks and works great. I love the Megashifter and the finished console. Only bad thing, is, I lost my cupholders. I'm working on some ideas to get that corrected.

Tom

[RT360D]

WEll i have a 2003 rt

[tcuillier]

WEll i have a 2003 rt


I like the looks and functionality of the newer consoles a lot. The newer consoles have cuphoders that actually work! In fact, I bought a console out of an '02 Dakota thinking I could make it fit in my '99. Problem is, the transmission hump on the later Dakotas is about twice as wide as my '99, so there was no way to make it work.

Tom

[NICKELEYE_RT]

I used the hurst promatic truck shifter.. I like the higher shifter, just my personal preference. I'm going to make a console one of these days for it.

[Aves]

LOL, I wish it were that easy! Actually, that console insert was sold by Glen Renzoni. I bought that one in late 2004. It was either the last, or one of the last 2 inserts he made. Jody Fryer has the other one. Glen quit offering them due to poor quality control by his vendor that "laid-up" the fiberglass. I'm no ace at working with fiberglass, but I was able to make it fit by cutting it lengthwise and across---adding about 1/2" to the width and 1/4" to the length with glass mat and resin. It was a super pain-in-the-ass, but the finished product looks and works great. I love the Megashifter and the finished console. Only bad thing, is, I lost my cupholders. I'm working on some ideas to get that corrected.

Tom



Well you did a hell of a job. One of the nicest jobs I have seen done.

Troy

[tcuillier]

Thanks. I still have to give a lot of the credit to Glen Renzoni, it was his concept and product. I could never have built one from scratch.

Tom

[BluRT00]

I used the hurst promatic truck shifter.. I like the higher shifter, just my personal preference. I'm going to make a console one of these days for it.

Have you raced with this shifter? what features does it have? I like the ol school look of the taller shifter. Dan

[ddrango]

Thanks. I still have to give a lot of the credit to Glen Renzoni, it was his concept and product. I could never have built one from scratch.

Tom

Real clean setup Tom. Love your truck even more now :jester:

One question...when the shifter is in 1st, it doesn't hit the console? I have a Hurst V-Matic 2 in my 00' Durango, and when it's in park its straight up, and in 1st it's about an inch or two away from the center console I made!

Here it is:
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6848/img40732232357ni2.jpg

[tcuillier]

No, the shifter never comes close to the console. It ratchets back and forward, but actual travel in each gear is only about 1" max. Basically, when you pull back or push forward, the stick returns to about center each time. Remember, it's a ratchet shifter.

Tom

[ddrango]

No, the shifter never comes close to the console. It ratchets back and forward, but actual travel in each gear is only about 1" max. Basically, when you pull back or push forward, the stick returns to about center each time. Remember, it's a ratchet shifter.

Tom

Ohhhhhhhhhh alright. Mine is a rachet and detent.

[tcuillier]

Ohhhhhhhhhh alright. Mine is a rachet and detent.

I meant to mention, you did a beautiful job on your console. Looks great!

Tom

[2ndGen360dakota]

I have the hurst promatic 2 shifter in my 90 dakota and I really like the way it works. I was really leary at first but I was able to get a new one for half price so I decided to try it and I like it.

[Special Ed's R/T - Yaaaay]

here's mine