[drummerboy13]

Hi, is the Hurst Shifter really worth buying to upgrade from the Stock Shifter? I'm debating wether or not buy it , I've got a 05 2.3L 4cyl. Ranger XLT.

[bwester04]

If you dont like sloppy shifters, you'll love the Hurst :)

[stdjjl27]

I really like my Hurst. Click! Click!

[dixie789456]

how was the install for the hurst? i got on on the way for my 06' 3.0. can't wait to get it put in.

[graniteguy]

it's pretty easy if you don't have a body lift. With a BL the whole unit is under the floor and makes it a little difficult. You need to have some allen wrenches to install it.

The best tip- MAKE SURE IT IS IN NEUTRAL BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE STOCK SHIFTER.

[graniteguy]

oh yeah-

Click click. (it's a Hurst Thing!)

[jer56]

I just recently did a clutch job and noticed my stock shifter is in bad shape so im ordering a hurst in the next month... after reading this topic im definatley convinced i want a hurst.

[TireIron]

with an 88 make sure you have the correct transmisson. the hurst that they have for the rangers works with the M5OD, but with an 88 there is a very good chance that you have an FM146... so take a look under the truck and be sure of what transmission you have before you spend the 200 bucks on a part you may not be able to use.

[bwester04]

YES! Very important.. that came back and bit me on the butt, took me about 2 hours to get the damn shifter installed because i didnt have it in neutral initially!