boo-st Member 5 Member For: 11y 8m 12d Posted 10/06/14 01:53 PM Share Posted 10/06/14 01:53 PM (edited) Hi all I have a BF Tornado manual, and I got the driveshaft rebuilt today, (costing 950, is that reasonable?)And the guy that did it recommended raising my gearbox to level out the angle of the shaft to stop the centre bearing flogging out because my ute is lowered, is this common to do this?Because driving home I noticed my gear knob is slightly higher due to gearbox raise, and also a slight rubbing noise which irritates me as I like my F6 to be smooth! ha.Just wondering on your thoughts!I am getting new leaf's put in soon and getting the rear raised back up a little, and he said to bring it back and he will check the angle again for me, basically I just went with what he said because he is a drive line specialist, but my concern is the slight rubbing noise coming from my gear stick..Cheers! Edited 10/06/14 01:56 PM by boo-st Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 10/06/14 02:04 PM Share Posted 10/06/14 02:04 PM I suppose as long as the gearstick doesnt hit the roof it should be ok.But seriously take it back so he can sort the knocking/rubbing issue.Bet your shifter isnt higher than mine. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-st Member 5 Member For: 11y 8m 12d Posted 10/06/14 02:17 PM Author Share Posted 10/06/14 02:17 PM Ahhh the typhoon, nice!, But wow that's borderline roof scraping!, I prefer it lower :D.Yeah it's weird, its only very subtle, normal person would probably never notice, ill see what he says tomorrow, Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozin Menace Donating Members 1,990 Member For: 14y 23d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/06/14 01:26 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 01:26 AM I suppose as long as the gearstick doesnt hit the roof it should be ok.But seriously take it back so he can sort the knocking/rubbing issue.Bet your shifter isnt higher than mine.How long of a throw do you have?Also what brand short throw/shifter kit are you using? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/06/14 01:42 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 01:42 AM Here's one from left field - can the mal wood shifter be installed 'easily' with the box still fitted? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/06/14 02:01 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 02:01 AM "yes"Console needs to come out and gearbox plate needs to be removed (nuts need to removed from under the car) then it's a cake walk 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 11/06/14 02:12 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 02:12 AM Here's one from left field - can the mal wood shifter be installed 'easily' with the box still fitted?I did my old ute with the box still in, from memory it wasnt too painful... 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/06/14 03:49 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 03:49 AM Box needs to be lowered slightly to get to screws. But its easy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/06/14 03:51 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 03:51 AM How long of a throw do you have?Also what brand short throw/shifter kit are you using?Mal Wood with hurst stick.Length gives leverage and strong spring centers shifter. So its smash straight up for 3rd and straight back into wheelspin. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozin Menace Donating Members 1,990 Member For: 14y 23d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/06/14 06:43 AM Share Posted 11/06/14 06:43 AM Box needs to be lowered slightly to get to screws. But its easyOr be a grub n drill some 13mm holes Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88485-bf-gearbox-raise/#findComment-1477812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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