Tranny, shifting and shocks..... Options

[timberwolf177]

Okay, the weather is finally getting nice and took the new teener out for a quick spin... It needs work.. thats what I get for 1000.00 bucks. But I knew this.

First.. tranny dose not like 4th gear.. only stays there if I hold it in place. Almost feels like its not quite ingauging all the way. 2nd grinds if revved to high, but double shifting does not help. Not sure if it's syncro or something else. Someone mentioned shift fork could be bent, but cant find one for sale.... any thoughts or help..

Second, I need to replace shift bushings.. its a 73... Is this fairly straight forward or is there any tricks to help.

and finally all the shocks need replacing. I noticed the rear looks like struts?? I thought they where supposed to be shocks? Maybe someone put on coil overs??? What is the standard config, and any tricks to this as well


Any and all input would be appreciated.
Thanks, Brad
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[Twystd1]

Hi Brad,

Me thinks you will get a lot of input on these questions..

Heres how I see it.

1) New shifter bushings throughout.

2) Adjust / repair linkage. (you may start here until bushings arrive)

3) Install new shocks. Of your choice.

That said. You should use the search function at the top of the screen.

try "shift bushings"

try "shocks"

try "clutch adjust"

You will have DAYS of reading to do. There is more info on this site for these questions than you can possibly imagine.

As far as if you have a bent shift fork???

No one can REALLY answer that exactly until you have you shift bushings in. And the shifter and possibly (probably) clutch adjusted.

The stuff you are asking about is all pretty simple stuff to do at home.

If you have the mechanical desire to do it.

There are threads here showing pictures of how to do all of these procedures in a step by step outline.......... Thats how I learned.

As far as shocks. Depends on how much bucks you got. Most guys here swear by Koni's or Bilstein.

I like Koni Adjustables. ($$)

Thats my take on your questions..

And know you found the best place on the planet to find your answers.

Twystd1