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Hello. I'm moving my Ruckstell shift lever to the left with the kit available from the major vendors. Question. Where do the two collars with set screws go? Thanks, bobt

They go against the pillow blocks which hold the shaft to keep it from sliding to either side.

Pillow blocks? My kit has U bolts.

bobt wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:42 am

Pillow blocks? My kit has U bolts.

Good link shows pillow blocks instead of u-bolts
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1447691827

What a shame!

I guess it depends upon which supplier you get the kit from, whether you get pillow blocks or U-bolts. Either way, the principle is the same.

MWalker wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:16 am

I guess it depends upon which supplier you get the kit from, whether you get pillow blocks or U-bolts. Either way, the principle is the same.

I'm surprised there are different manufacturers of this item available from different vendors. I didn't know there were different manufacturers of this item. I thought there was only one kit being made. I guess it pays to check with the vendor before you buy to see what you are getting.

I believe they have always come with Ubolts. I installed one a long time ago and added simple pillow blocks to my install. Including those would add significantly to the price and you’ve heard of T people…………..FWIW , and I’ve been wrong before, but that’s what I remember, t

The older reproductions had simple U bolts. The newer reproductions have pillow blocks. Either one works just fine. I have both on my cars. Remember, this thing barely rotates and it rarely rotates. It just needs to be secured to the frame. Not worth overthinking!!!

Thanks Ron, Lang’s has ubolts pictured, and I wasn’t aware they ever came with bearings. In my simple mind, unless you double nut the U bolt, you will eventually lose a nut. Some of us can’t handle losing too many nuts. Also , a rattle point with bolts. I don’t like to overthink things, but in this aspect, I think pillow blocks are best. I only have an original center shifter now, so Larry can sleep nights, at least as far as I’m concerned. LARRY, RUCKSTELLS AREN’T ORIGINAL ! !

Speaking of losing nuts, a center mounted Ruckstell shifter is a great way to lose or injure a nut if you are not careful entering or exiting your car!!!!!
Another reason to opt for the non-original version!!!!!

Another rattle point?