[Lifted78Chevy]

just ordered my steeda tri-ax shifter should be here tuesday.....what all do i need to do to set the stops? i heard u should fold a dollar and use that to set the stops....be able to slide it between the shifter and stop???? is this true??

[12second5.0]

It should come with instructions........







































































But in all seriousness I believe you push it all the way in gear.Set the stop were it is touching and then back it off a full turn and lock the jam nut.

[seco]

i set the stoppers about a dime distance

[Lifted78Chevy]

ok guys thanks...buying it used......not sure the guy is mailing any instructions.....maybe but i doubt it....but i'll go with the dime.....thanks

[ANRmotorsports]

If you need any help stop on by Daryl.

[2k4mk1]

If it is on a 3650 (01 up GT or MACH) leave um out. The internal stop are all you need.

[thatdavidkid]

+1... my shifter came with my t5, but i had to re-adjust the stops... it's really not hard..

[Lifted78Chevy]

thanks for info guys.....i put in a decent t-5 just don't wanna F it up by not setting the shifter stops right.......thanks for info.

[VIC]

Originally Posted by Lifted78Chevy

....but i'll go with the dime.....thanks

A dime is a bit too much. It's about the thickness of a credit card. Here are the official instructions:

SET THE SHIFTER STOPS as follows:

Back off the stop bolts so that the shifter moves freely into all gears

Place the shifter in third gear. Push forward firmly on the lever while turning the stop bolt in by hand until it contacts the shift lever. Once the stop bolt contacts the shift lever, back off the bolt 1/6 turn, until there is a small air gap (about .010") between the shift lever and the stop, while still applying pressure to the lever. Pushing on the lever takes all of the slack or play out of the linkage, ensuring you get the proper adjustment.

Hold the bolt with a 1/2" wrench while tightening the jam nut against the shifter tower with another wrench.

Double check the space between the shift lever and the stop bolt. When you push very hard on the shift lever it should barely contact the stop bolt, but when you let go of the lever it should not touch the bolt, but instead have a small air gap between them.

Place the shifter in second gear and adjust the other stop bolt as outlined above.

Shift the shifter through all gears and double check the stop clearance in each gear. The shifter must be able to shift freely into all gears without interference from the stop bolts.

Here are complete instructions:
Steeda Tri-Ax® Installation Instructions

[2k4mk1]

until there is a small air gap (about .010") between the shift lever and the stop,


Actually .010 is about the thickness of a matchbook cover.

[Lifted78Chevy]

gotcha guys.....comes in tomorrow so hopefully get that firmer shift feel...my stock one has lot of slack in the shifter...

[Lifted78Chevy]

ok swapped it out today....left small gap.......folded a dollar bill in half and could slid it between the stop and lever......the shifter is very nice........don't even have to move the shifter any to hit all the gears.....very firm and crisp...100 times better then the 19 year old stock crap......should have swapped it long time ago.

[thatdavidkid]

i hear ya on that! you did set the stops using 2nd and 3rd right? the reason they did that is because you're more likely to hit 2nd and 3rd hard.

[Lifted78Chevy]

yep yep....its set.