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G50 Shift Coupler - help needed
I have been trying to install the Jwest shift couple bushing on my 89 Cab. It looks like it should be a very simple install but I seem to have run into a snag. I have done a lot of searching but no specific answer. I know I need to remove the rivets that hold the bushing at the top and the bottom and I have ground off both sides of the rivet and was able to pull off the rubber bushing. What I am left with is a metal sleeve that I cannot seem to remove. On the PET it seems to be a "tubular rivet" Any suggestions on how to remove this portion. I am also looking for suggestions on removing the lower rivet as there is not much space to work. I used a Dremel on the top one.
Thanks, David
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Are you working with the coupler removed from the car? If you are not you should. If you are and still have problems you should call jwest for additional instructions.
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I just unbolted the coupler, from what I have seen in other posts it does not seem necessary to remove it form the car?
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Is it still available ?
I don't see it on their website anymore,could you give me the part number ! Cheers ! Phil
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Here is the link to the part
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I did get some suggestions that it would be easier form underneath but I was able to remove the bolt through the inside and get the new bushing installed. Getting it back together took a lot of patients and some skinned knocks but I managed to get it all back together and it makes a world of difference. Very tight and no slop in the shifter.
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I just did this ! I used Dremmel with a cut off wheel to remove the top rivet, I had to use a hacksaw on the bottom. I then used a grinding cone on the Dremmel to grind the rest of the revit off. I did not use the supplied bolts, I went with 10mm bolts and found that they fit perfectly through the revit hole. I did this about a month ago and still cannot believe how much better my car shifts!
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