Loose Shifter for my manual 85 CJ7

Hey there, so my shifter in my 85 CJ7 feels very loose. Still shifts fine, but it has a ton of play and wiggles. I took the shifter off, and it doesn't look like it was ever meant to be tight. Was wondering if anyone else's shifter feels like this with a T5 transmission. I don't want to get a new shifter stick if it will be the same. Thanks
 

Brent W

New member
Check your shift rod bushing. They are a plastic $2.00 part. Occasionally when they wear out they seem to disappear in the transmission lol. If you pull out your shifter and there isn't one on the end of it bingo. It's an easy cheep fix.
 

Brent W

New member
Had the same issue on one of my 84 CJ7's I found the bushing in Quadratec for about 2 bucks. You may check Crown if not mistaken I believe they are a vendor listed on the forum.
 
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