Author Topic: What do you guys think about our new Short Throw Shift Base? (Read 79764 times)

Nation · « **Reply #120 on:** May 20, 2015, 05:11:38 PM »

I mean.... you could lower your cross member to allow for more clearance between the cab and shifter base. Try just using a standard box end wrench... or better yet. Get yourself a nice ratcheting set of box ends

BigMike · « **Reply #121 on:** May 20, 2015, 07:25:45 PM »

First, welcome to our community forum easthamaw

And second thank you for purchasing our kit! I love mine to death!

Quote from: easthamaw on May 20, 2015, 05:04:45 PM

...the front two are inaccessible even with a flex head wrench (had to buy the metric set). Sheet metal surround is directly over the bolts and the shifter body blocks wrench access from the rear...

Easiest solution would be to put a floor jack under your crossmember, detatch it from your frame, and then lower the transmission down about an inch or so. It doesn't need to be lowered much. Wouldn't need to disconnect anything else. Then jack it back up when done.

It's possible someone changed bolts on ya. They are supposed to be a 8x1.25mm bolt with a 12mm head. Pictures help if more assistance is needed. Our instructions really make the job easier than it seems. After you've finished one you'll suddenly feel like a short throw installer pro and will probably be looking around your neighborhood to see who you can install one for

Regards,
BigMike

emsvitil · « **Reply #122 on:** May 20, 2015, 10:44:36 PM »

I've gotten replacement metric bolts from the auto parts store that had a 1/2" (12.7) rather than a 12mm head...........

I've also have had to use a 6pt socket on some bolt heads because they were rounding off......

Wainiha · « **Reply #123 on:** May 20, 2015, 10:55:45 PM »

What year truck? What point socket?

gtct10b · « **Reply #124 on:** May 24, 2015, 12:59:48 AM »

I really do like it for the w56-B but wish they weren't so damn expensive, I working with a limited income

Wainiha · « **Reply #125 on:** Jun 23, 2015, 05:14:44 PM »

Will Marlin ever build a short throw for the 2005+ Tacoma?

ninja turtle · « **Reply #126 on:** Jun 23, 2015, 07:23:59 PM »

How about the forward shift w56/t-case combo?

Wainiha · « **Reply #127 on:** Jun 25, 2015, 06:14:33 PM »

I know I won't be lucky enough for a custom one..hint

Should I wait for it or are guys not dealing the 2005+ trucks? I'd rather not get another brand but this 2005 shifter is sloppy.

emsvitil · « **Reply #128 on:** Jun 25, 2015, 07:36:06 PM »

Sloppy could just be the shifter base ring thingie.

Maybe Marlin has (or is contemplating) a poly base for a 2005...........

BigMike · « **Reply #129 on:** Jul 09, 2015, 08:30:51 AM »

We still have plans for W59 (1995-2004 4cyl Tacoma/4Runner) as well as W56-C/D/E (1989-95 4cyl Hilux/4Runner, even our own employee Mitchell is eager for one) but we are focusing on a few new VERY HOT products that'll be coming out soon, after which I believe we'll be expanding our Short Throw product line a bit

Regards,
BigMike

Wainiha · « **Reply #130 on:** Jul 09, 2015, 02:21:59 PM »

What I meant was the throw on the 05 shifter is huge. My shifter, when in gear doesn't have play. Maybe I just need to get used to it but I lose a lot of speed/RPMs/momentum when the distance between gears is so far. Very different than my 2000. Even before my Marlin short throw.

BigMike · « **Reply #131 on:** Jul 09, 2015, 03:47:51 PM »

Quote from: Wainiha on Jul 09, 2015, 02:21:59 PM

the throw on the 05 shifter is huge...Very different than my 2000...Even before my Marlin short throw

We already have a few stock RA60's here.

Hint hint.

Regards,
BigMike

Wainiha · « **Reply #132 on:** Jul 09, 2015, 09:03:18 PM »

I'll wait for yours rather than some one elses guaranteed.

BigMike · « **Reply #133 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 07:30:17 AM »

GREAT News: We are now manufacturing our own High Quality Shift Handle!

100% All-new & made right here in California from 100% USA materials:

Chromoly Steel One Piece Shift Lever
Oversized & press-brake formed 5/8" Chromoly Shaft
Hard-Anodized 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Upper
Black Zinc-plated DOM Steel Retainer
Custom-made Tapered Spring

The most beneficial part about this for us is that we no longer have to run to the wrecking yard over and over to find additional shift handles to modify. Despite the old $100 core charge, only 12% of customers would return their handles for the core refund (the core charge was not high enough!). Without cores coming back, we run out of stock Toyota handles and it would usually be Marlin searching wrecking yards on weekends for more. What's worse is some core returns would be beyond repair and junked.

As you can see we have wanted to do this for a long time and are EXCITED to finally offer a COMPLETE all-new kit for the first time in our history of building short throws circa 1996!

Available for the following Short Throw Kits:

W-series handles are nearly finished and will be released very soon!

Regards,
BigMike

zippo · « **Reply #134 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 10:17:30 AM »

Can I have one for Christmas?

Wainiha · « **Reply #135 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 07:06:31 PM »

Where's my 2005 Tacoma short throw !? lol

Crocks · « **Reply #136 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 07:49:58 PM »

I ordered a w56 short throw last night, shipped handle this morning, and it's rough how long expected for w56 handles? Maybe I'll be lucky enough for a first one

emsvitil · « **Reply #137 on:** Dec 22, 2015, 08:42:51 PM »

Hey Mike, what's the diff between w56a & b?

I thought the only difference between the a & b was the center plate; aluminum for a, iron for b

Why 2 different kits?

Inquiring shout box users want to know.........

OVRAROK · « **Reply #138 on:** Dec 22, 2015, 09:15:16 PM »

after looking a little deeper, the part number for w56a, and w56b short throw kits are the same, no difference

Goldrush · « **Reply #139 on:** Dec 22, 2015, 09:56:20 PM »

What ovrarok said. Same thing. Glad to see this happen mike! Keep up the good work!

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Crocks · « **Reply #140 on:** Dec 23, 2015, 06:22:46 AM »

Bigmike,
I recently ordered a w56 short throw Which happens to be inncorrect, I need the g52 series Short throw. Sorry for the confusion. Name on the ordered cody harrold. I will try calling again today

Thanks, crocks

ryan7839 · « **Reply #141 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 05:33:30 PM »

Any luck on w59 bases yet?

Wainiha · « **Reply #142 on:** Jan 23, 2016, 01:48:36 PM »

Where's my RA60F short throw?

OTO Phil · « **Reply #143 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 08:03:23 PM »

Just picked up my transmission/tcase short throw shifter setup from Mitch, and these custom shift handles are really excellent quality! Came complete with new factory boots (the small ones) and I'm pretty sure I now have the only short throw tcase in my area

This box was completely full of packing peanuts, and the shifters were wrapped in what seemed like about 12 layers of cellophane! Anyway, after I unwrapped them, here's what I've got:

I kept a couple parts of the shifters wrapped up so that I don't get dirt on em..
Here's how far the spacer is:

And here's the bushings that were sent with it...

Also, these CNC shift knobs are great! Can't wait to get my tcase knob!

If this post is unwanted or misplaced, my apologies. Feel free to move it or delete it if it's inappropriate for this thread.

OTO Phil · « **Reply #144 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 04:16:25 AM »

Only problem now is the stock shifter boot... It doesn't fit anymore because the shifters are running in different directions than stock... Now the transmission shifter runs back and to the right, and the t case shifter runs up and to the left... Any help?

BigMike · « **Reply #145 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 06:33:44 PM »

Flip both levers around 180-degrees?

OTO Phil · « **Reply #146 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 02:47:34 AM »

Quote from: BigMike on Mar 04, 2016, 06:33:44 PM

Flip both levers around 180-degrees?

Yup, tried that... unfortunately, that puts the transmission shifter in my heater core/e brake... Tried just flipping the t case, but then it collides with the transmission shifter in 2nd, 4th, and reverse...

Only thing I can think is that now I need a "G" series transmission boot, or I'l just have to cut mine and fab something up... I don't mind fabbing something up if needed, but I figured I'd ask to see what you guys have done in the past... How did Mitch do his?

OTO Phil · « **Reply #147 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 02:50:21 AM »

Here's the best pic I could find to show the new angle of the shifters:

Wainiha · « **Reply #148 on:** Mar 08, 2016, 05:27:42 PM »

ra60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mudder · « **Reply #149 on:** Oct 08, 2016, 09:54:21 PM »

Any updates on the W56C? Looking at getting either a C or B rebuilt tranny and don't want to lose my short throw.

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