xdudebrahx Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 This is in an 86 Superliner. It feels like the stick is back way too far and is real uncomfortable when shifting outta first. My elbow hits the back window when I grab the shifter. 1st pic is first gear and second pic is 2nd gear. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 yes Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-346877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Back In Black Pulling Posted September 27, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2016 Get your torch fired up and give it a little tweak 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Liquid wrench towards the top !!!!!! Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Let's see some more lowboy moves !!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Doesn't look like you can move it any further forward judging by the 2nd pic. Maybe look at shortening your arms? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think you can get an inch or two near the top Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 On 9/27/2016 at 7:05 PM, Back In Black Pulling said: Get your torch fired up and give it a little tweak Yup thats what I did to every 12 I had,looks like you need to make the bend near top,might have to remove the shift knob and air lines before heating. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 What about an angled pearl handle turned forward? Or just an 45* arm to put the red ball on. That might move it forward enough to give your elbow some room. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 could extend it to the roof like they do in the other brands wouldn't have to worry about hitting the back window. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Haha I don't think shortening my arms will work! I'm built like a gorilla. I thought about putting an extension on it, but my issue is making the splits with the stick in the lower positions. When I start driving this truck more full time maybe I'll heat it up and make some adjustments. Im still adjusting to being in this truck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46996-are-all-12-speed-shifters-like-this/#findComment-347438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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