Slap-Stick Shifter Spring • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **George Meier (440rtse)** » 10 Apr 2002 22:15

My slap-stick shifter recently began to feel sloppy and had a lot of play in it. I removed the console and found that the spring at the end of the rod opposite of the shifter was hanging loose from the bracket.I looked around on the transmission hump for a small hole or anything else to connect the other end of the spring to but came up with nothing. I'd appreciate any info. Thanks

70 Challenger
440 RT/SE

by **Tedd Lister (Teddl)** » 13 Apr 2002 3:59

Lucky I have not put my console back in yet. Hope this helps.

by **Tedd Lister (Teddl)** » 13 Apr 2002 13:42

BTW,
I found that putting a little spray grease on the pivot points really makes the shifter smooth and might prevent the problem you have.

I still have problems with the button sticking on mine, usually when shifting to first. I have to pull the handle out and back in. Anyone else have this problem?
Tedd

by **Dave-R (Roppa440)** » 13 Apr 2002 13:55

I am not sure but is the button not supposed to stick in when pulled back to first so that you just have to hit the stick for the 1-2 shift?

by **George Meier (440rtse)** » 14 Apr 2002 1:32

Thanks Tedd for the help. Your picture showed exactly what I needed. I don't know what could be causing your shifter button to be sticking. I appreciate the help. Thanks again.

70 Challenger
440 RT/SE

by **Tedd Lister (Teddl)** » 14 Apr 2002 14:21

Its one of those occasional things and not really a priority over getting the interior in. It does have a crack near the base, maybe the looseness is causing problems.
Tedd

by **Sf (Sf)** » 15 Apr 2002 3:39

I have a T handle that I bought I that Cannot use.

by **driddick** » 21 Jan 2009 1:26

does anyone have a spare spring that goes on the end og the shifter to remove slop... mine is missing