[jmd88]

ok. So a few critical bits of info.
1. If you've bought new, don't wipe off or clean any of the lube in the system.
2. if you've bought used (my case) ensure that you've lubed EVERYTHING including packing out the pass-through bit that is a very tight tolerance fit. Not having lube (my case, perhaps due to previous owner 'cleaning parts, pre-sale') which meant I was installing dry parts and didn't realize it.

This resulted in a total failure due to galling of the center shift element and the pass through element.

Lube your bits!

WEVO was absolutely awesome talking through and helping me resolve the issue. Great customer experience - even without my being a WEVO customer directly.

I've since fixed my parts and absolutely LOVE my shifter setup.

10/10 would recommend.