94 Pathy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hey all! I'm getting impatient and want to order my BL and get it installed, but don't have the money for the tires & wheels. Does anyone have any pic's of their Pathy's or anyone elses that has a 3+3 with 31's? I'm thinking it might look too goofey and too much gap between the tires and the wheel wells. If anyone has some pic's or input on this, please post pic's or you can email me personally. Thanks everyone! P.S. Does anyone have a shifter out of a HB for sale? Going to need one for the BL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Yuo need to change the shifter? Please, don't tell me that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Well, I've read and have heard that the shifter might be too short. Most guys have swapped out the Pathy shifter for the HB. The HB is longer since the HB's sit higher than the Pathy's. Pretty easy swap out from what I hear. Easier than extending the Pathy's shifter. I'm really wondering how things are going to be for me once I do the 350 swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hey wheel, Did you do your headers yourself? Just curious if they were a pain like everyone says they are? A buddy of mine and I are going to attempt my Pacesetters with dual exhaust this Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 my pacesetters are sitting in a box in my garage... my very cold garage... No installation until it's a bit warmer out. We may be going through this pain together 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 :sniff: :sniff: We'll have to keep each other posted on the progress and share tips. My buddy has done exhaust work before and done headers, but not on a Pathy. All I hear is horor stories and I'm getting a little nervous about the whole thing. That's why I'm taking a week off of work and going to do the headers/exhaust, Warn hubs, seal & bearings for the front passengers side, HP chip for more power and then start working on the 350. Would love to get the BL done also, but waiting on a few parts first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 the only problem (other than questionable quality) with the pacesetters is the fitment of the EGR pipe (So I've heard) looking forward to the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter_xe Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hey 94, There is a HB getting parted out on the AC forum, he might have a shifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 I thought he was keeping the truck, but parting out a few things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I didn't do the install myself. Basically half the motor was already out, so I'm sure it wasn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 i can get you pics of what i look like with 6" and 31's. i'll also grab you a picture of my tcase shifter before i take it out and bend and weld in a longer segment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 No need to change, or extend the shifter at all...just take off the shift knob, put a big piece of pipe over top of it and bend the shifter forwards. That'll tweak it enough that you'll be able to get into 4-lo, and that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 For anyone else reading this thread: They are referring to mods to make the transfer case shift lever fully functional after a 3" body lift. Since the lever is mounted to the transfer case, it does not move when the body is lifted. Sometimes it will still work, but usually the stock pf knob/lever ends up hitting solid things before it can move all the way to 4 lo. The knob being 3" lower also results in the boot having to be rather distorted. The TC lever used in Hard Body pu's is longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yuo need to change the shifter? Please, don't tell me that! you know, i have heard this from alot of people, chaning, modifying shifter cause it pops out or won't shift into 4low... i have no issues with this. goes in just fine doesn't pop out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Maybe your lever was bent to begin with and it just works that way. Heh. DO NOT PUT A PIPE ON YOUR SHIFTER AND ATTEMPT TO BEND IT WHILE IT IS STILL INSTALLED IN YOUR VEHICLE. Jesus, vengeful. There are noob's out there, don't tell them to do stuff like that. Somebody'll end up breaking something or getting hurt that way. When I did mine: I took out the shifter, trimmed a notch out of the floor and carpet at the front of the console, then heated up and bent the shifter forward and a little left so it fit just right. When I did Rami's: I took it out, cut the shifter in half, lengthened the shifter (welded on a sleeve) so it was about 2.5" taller, then bent it a little to get it just right. Here's a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 I hope I'm not considered one of those noobs? Thanks for the info fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 And here's what you asked for in the first place, a pic of 3+3+31's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Beauty, Aaron. Thanks for the pic! It really says it all... And I won't even comment on the appearance of the welds... after all, form follows function and nobody will ever see them. The key is to make 'em strong and fuggeddaboutit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Damn, I was hoping nobody would comment on the booger welds. They go all the way around, though! Oh, and that's a UCA bushing sleeve I used to extend the shifter. Slightly larger than the shifter shaft, but I filled the holes with steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Thanks Pickles! Great pic. I'm now debating if I should even go with the 33's. I gues I'll see what happens when time comes near and if money is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 After my BL, the only issue with the shifters I had was with 4lo. It just barely wouldn't go into gear. When I took off the shifter boot it went into gear just fine. If that's the case when you do yours, you could just trim a little of the bottom off the shifter boot plastic bottom. The shifters felt low after the BL but I'm used to where they sit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 After my BL, the only issue with the shifters I had was with 4lo. It just barely wouldn't go into gear. When I took off the shifter boot it went into gear just fine. If that's the case when you do yours, you could just trim a little of the bottom off the shifter boot plastic bottom. The shifters felt low after the BL but I'm used to where they sit now. Same here, and I've lived with it for a year now. The shifter mechanically moves just fine, but its the boot that is the issue for me. Since the shifter is 3" lower now, the boot kinda crunches down and deforms. When you try to go to 4 low, especially when its cold out and the rubber is stiff, it can be tough to get it in. I was thinking of a Hardbody shifter swap, but am starting to think of maybe trying one of those aftermarket leather boot replacement things instead. I kinda like it being farther down on the floor out of the way till I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 :bow: Thanks Earth & Pickles! That will eliminate one less thing I need to get for the lift completion. How about the radiator drop kits? I've read that if you get longer radiator hoses, you should be fine...Is that true, what did you do? How about brake lines? I would like to get the breaded for the durability sake. Would a auto parts store know what length I would need if I told them what I was doing or would I have to get them special ordered or does AC carry them? Thanks fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Braided lines are very nice... I buy the components and make my own 'cuz I'm a cheap bastard. Two things to keep in mind: - The braid is abrasive if allowed to rub up against other things. - If abrasive dirt works its way through the braid (like granitic soils or sand), it will abrade away at the teflon liner. As I live in California with lots of both, I cover and seal mine inside a polyurethane tube. Another reason to make my own - it's easier and cleaner to fit a snug poly tube over the hose before the second end is installed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hey MWS, How long of lines did you get for your brake lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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