B&M shifter question

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  1. 73mavie

    73mavie Member

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    this is were it hits at the back of the cable on my cross member to were I cant put the back bolt in

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    73mavie, Sep 2, 2013
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Pull the crossmember, and notch it.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    I just did some prying and bending on the bracket. Tight fit, but it all went back together.
     
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    Make another bracket so the cable has more drop
     
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    Hmmmm good ideas guys.....I got a whole bunch of brackets when I bought the 2 I needed ill have to see about doing that or notching the cross member
     
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    Maybe even drill another hole in a bracket.
     
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