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Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by bobt » Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:30 pm

Hello. I'm moving my Ruckstell shift lever to the left with the kit available from the major vendors. Question. Where do the two collars with set screws go? Thanks, bobt


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by MWalker » Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:45 am

They go against the pillow blocks which hold the shaft to keep it from sliding to either side.


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by bobt » Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:42 am

Pillow blocks? My kit has U bolts.

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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:09 am

bobt wrote:
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:42 am
Pillow blocks? My kit has U bolts.
Good link shows pillow blocks instead of u-bolts
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1447691827
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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by Original Smith » Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:20 am

What a shame!


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by MWalker » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:16 am

I guess it depends upon which supplier you get the kit from, whether you get pillow blocks or U-bolts. Either way, the principle is the same.


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by ModelTWoods » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:22 pm

MWalker wrote:
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:16 am
I guess it depends upon which supplier you get the kit from, whether you get pillow blocks or U-bolts. Either way, the principle is the same.
I'm surprised there are different manufacturers of this item available from different vendors. I didn't know there were different manufacturers of this item. I thought there was only one kit being made. I guess it pays to check with the vendor before you buy to see what you are getting.


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by Dropacent » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:31 pm

I believe they have always come with Ubolts. I installed one a long time ago and added simple pillow blocks to my install. Including those would add significantly to the price and you’ve heard of T people…………..FWIW , and I’ve been wrong before, but that’s what I remember, t


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by Ron Mac » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:34 pm

The older reproductions had simple U bolts. The newer reproductions have pillow blocks. Either one works just fine. I have both on my cars. Remember, this thing barely rotates and it rarely rotates. It just needs to be secured to the frame. Not worth overthinking!!!


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by Dropacent » Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:36 pm

Thanks Ron, Lang’s has ubolts pictured, and I wasn’t aware they ever came with bearings. In my simple mind, unless you double nut the U bolt, you will eventually lose a nut. Some of us can’t handle losing too many nuts. Also , a rattle point with bolts. I don’t like to overthink things, but in this aspect, I think pillow blocks are best. I only have an original center shifter now, so Larry can sleep nights, at least as far as I’m concerned. LARRY, RUCKSTELLS AREN’T ORIGINAL ! !


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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by Ron Mac » Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:46 pm

Speaking of losing nuts, a center mounted Ruckstell shifter is a great way to lose or injure a nut if you are not careful entering or exiting your car!!!!!
Another reason to opt for the non-original version!!!!!

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Re: Ruckstell left hand shifter

Post by A Whiteman » Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:44 pm

Another rattle point?
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