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Title: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: chrisfranklin on May 24, 2011, 07:59:01 AM

Have been looking around for some clues on this.  Looks like B&M maybe used to make an AX-5 version and I think I saw something by Hurst on Ebay that was advertised for the 4Banger.   Do the models by B&M and Hurst for the AX15 work on the AX5 maybe?

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: neale_rs on May 24, 2011, 08:08:45 AM

According to some advance adapters instructions, the AX-5 shifter can be adapted to the AX-15 but the bolt holes have to be modified.  So it won't be bolt on but don't know if it can be made to work.

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: sharpxmen on May 24, 2011, 08:12:08 AM

Quote from: chrisfranklin on May 24, 2011, 07:59:01 AM

Have been looking around for some clues on this.  Looks like B&M maybe used to make an AX-5 version and I think I saw something by Hurst on Ebay that was advertised for the 4Banger.   Do the models by B&M and Hurst for the AX15 work on the AX5 maybe?

why are you looking to do this mod? just wondering...

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: Jeffy on May 24, 2011, 09:09:43 AM

I've thought about adding a Hurst.  Hurst no longer makes a AX-5 shifter.  You will have to modify a AX-15 to work.  It's not hard unless you don't have the tools.  The base plate needs to be disassembled and turned around.  Then two of the holes need to be elongated.

B&M makes a AX5 shifter which is a little cheaper then the Hurst but I like teh Hurst more.

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: chrisfranklin on May 24, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

Quote from: sharpxmen on May 24, 2011, 08:12:08 AM

why are you looking to do this mod? just wondering...

The usual reasons, particularly shorter shift throw.  Don't "have" to have it -- nothing wrong with my shifter now.

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: sharpxmen on May 24, 2011, 04:44:47 PM

Quote from: chrisfranklin on May 24, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

The usual reasons, particularly shorter shift throw.  Don't "have" to have it -- nothing wrong with my shifter now.

that's why I was asking, usually you do the short shift throw so you decrease the shift times, hard to assume that's what our Jeeps are missing :lol:

don't get me wrong, if money are not an issue then yeah, it's nice to have, but i think you could spend it on something more useful.

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: Jeffy on May 24, 2011, 05:11:49 PM

Shorter shifts are nice especially if you spend a lot of time on the road.

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: Torch_Ind on May 24, 2011, 06:49:11 PM

I would consider one for a body lift. would help if you had to extension the sifter making it closer to stock throw again. 

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: FourbangerYJ on May 24, 2011, 10:48:45 PM

I thought a bit of time between gears is easier on the synco's?  :confused:

Title: Re: B&M or Hurst shifters for AX-15 work on AX-5?
Post by: Jeffy on May 24, 2011, 11:42:24 PM

Quote from: FourbangerYJ on May 24, 2011, 10:48:45 PM

I thought a bit of time between gears is easier on the synco's?  :confused:

Only if you're lazy and don't know where your shift points are.