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  1. GokartPilot

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    #2 Crashton, Oct 24, 2013
    Not sure what the difference is. My guess is the price difference is because there are more 02-03 short shifters sitting on the shelf for sale. Lower the price & move the goods.
     
  3. N2MINI

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    #3 N2MINI, Oct 24, 2013
    just stating the obvious that there must be a difference or they would be listed to fit 02-06. Now what that difference is I can't help with that... and as Crashton said might just be to move them out..
     
  4. mrntd

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    #5 mrntd, Oct 25, 2013
    I see the ball end of the shifter is a different size. I'll just get the extender then and make it easier.
     
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    #6 TheModFather, Oct 25, 2013
    Look at the Greene short shift kit... No need to mod or leave off the shifter cover. :)
     
  6. Kellen@Craven

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    #7 Kellen@Craven, Oct 25, 2013
    Correct. The lower ball joint where it attaches to the transmission cables is a totally different size from 02-03 vs 04-06 models. The main pivot is also different.

    -=Kellen
     
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    #8 mrntd, Nov 1, 2013
    I have searched for the Greene kit and the only thing I found is Greene Performance. They don't offer shifter kits. Where could I find what you suggested?

    I'm looking at all of them. I also thought I had seen a short throw L shaped part for the left right movement at one time. Has anyone seen or used one?
     
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    #10 mrntd, Nov 4, 2013
    Thanks Seth. I can deal with the dust cover issues. I'll be interested to see how yours worked out.
     
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    #11 sethat46, Nov 4, 2013
    No problem. I'll let you test mine out on Saturday. However, and you know that I have a lengthened shifter, the throw is not as short as I would like it but better than it was stock.

    I have the Helix SS. I think the one from the link actually has a smidge shorter throw than the Helix.