Sooo who has used the upgraded clutch rod?

[Burkee1483]

Because I bought the setup from USA1 and let’s just say it’s not at all bolt in lol

Currently bending it to clear my ignition switch/plug in the column.

In theory it sounded great..except the OEM one is offset and bent for a reason.

The ends of my OEM were so worn away I could prob snap off the end.

So some cutting welding etc is in front of me.

I’ll post some install pics next week once I get it all squared away.

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[Ricko1966]

I don't think it needs bending. I wouldn't recommend bending it. First thing I'd try is shimming the ends 1 or both left to right,to try to make it line up. I'm assuming it's hollow tube it will collapse on itself if you bend it. Not necessarily now but it will eventually fold over. A little trick on making hollow tube less likely to bend and collapse is drive a solid rod down the center. I'm still of the opinion it can be done without bending it.

 

[Burkee1483]

I don't think it needs bending. I wouldn't recommend bending it. First thing I'd try is shimming the ends 1 or both left to right,to try to make it line up. I'm assuming it's hollow tube it will collapse on itself if you bend it. Not necessarily now but it will eventually fold over. A little trick on making hollow tube less likely to bend and collapse is drive a solid rod down the center. I'm still of the opinion it can be done without bending it.

It 100% blocks the ability to plug in the harness to the ignition switch on the column. The fact they sell a straight rod with no bend in it to clear things is retarded lol.

If it brakes it brakes. I’ll start over. But the bend is already been done lol

 

[Burkee1483]

I don't think it needs bending. I wouldn't recommend bending it. First thing I'd try is shimming the ends 1 or both left to right,to try to make it line up. I'm assuming it's hollow tube it will collapse on itself if you bend it. Not necessarily now but it will eventually fold over. A little trick on making hollow tube less likely to bend and collapse is drive a solid rod down the center. I'm still of the opinion it can be done without bending it.

It won’t be in long enough to fold onto it self. I used a press with a round dolly to massage it so it was kicked over just a bit.

With in the next year there will be a hydraulic swap and 5 speed in the truck

It’s a means to an end for the time being

 

[Burkee1483]

But the entire point of the post is….

It’s marketed as being a direct swap.

When it isn’t.

Just looking out so no one else waste $135 lol

 

[SquareRoot]

Because I bought the setup from USA1 and let’s just say it’s not at all bolt in lol

Currently bending it to clear my ignition switch/plug in the column.

In theory it sounded great..except the OEM one is offset and bent for a reason.

The ends of my OEM were so worn away I could prob snap off the end.

So some cutting welding etc is in front of me.

I’ll post some install pics next week once I get it all squared away.

You must be registered for see images attach

Lol

I don't think it needs bending. I wouldn't recommend bending it. First thing I'd try is shimming the ends 1 or both left to right,to try to make it line up. I'm assuming it's hollow tube it will collapse on itself if you bend it. Not necessarily now but it will eventually fold over. A little trick on making hollow tube less likely to bend and collapse is drive a solid rod down the center. I'm still of the opinion it can be done without bending it.

First, what year? On my 85 with hydraulic clutch, I cut the end off and tack welded a 3/8 female rod end. A 7/16, grade 8 bolt in the pedal replaced the worn "stub". No more slop or worn out plastic bushings. Will outlive the truck.

 

[Burkee1483]

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[SquareRoot]

But the entire point of the post is….

It’s marketed as being a direct swap.

When it isn’t.

Just looking out so no one else waste $135 lol

Lol
Is it ever?

 

[Burkee1483]

Lol
First, what year? On my 85 with hydraulic clutch, I cut the end off and tack welded a 3/8 female rod end. A 7/16, grade 8 bolt in the pedal replaced the worn "stub". No more slop or worn out plastic bushings. Will outlive the truck.

74 3 speed

 

[Burkee1483]

Lol
Is it ever?

Never lol I had hoped for a single win…lol