shifter comparison
Since I have bought and used an OEM shifter, X metal first generation shifter, X metal last generation shifter and a JTSVP shifter, I thought I would take some pics side by side for comparison. I also weighed them all. The JTSVP shifter weighed 1/2 pound more than all of the others.
The X metal first generation shifted better than than the OEM, but it was very, very noisy transmitting a lot of harmonic transmission noise through the aluminum handle into the cab.
The X metal last generation was a big improvement on noise reduction over the first generation, and also shifted very well with the upgraded internals added by Boomer. He used some pretty beefy springs to try to get the shifter to center on third gear which it did pretty well.
The JTSVP shifter is by far the most substantial shifter by weight. This alone decreases the harmonic transfer of transmission noise into the cab. The extra weight combined with using a steel shifter shaft (rather than aluminum) is what makes it very quiet. The set screws to adjust shift tightness and centering over third is also a big improvement over anything I have seen on the market. Stinker also nailed the exact curvature of the OEM handle stem coming out of the shifter. It is also an attractive shifter with a great deal of attention to every detail. I used the lowest setting and it centers over third perfectly with a very short throw from second to third. Adjusted properly this thing wants to go into third from second.
Currently, the JTSVP shifter is selling for 1/2 of what I paid for each of the X metal shifters. This thing is an absolute steal at this price. Well done Tony.:congrats::congrats::congrats:
I'm sure it applies here. I decided to pick mine up in Panama City for the sole purpose of having it hand presented to me personally by :rock:"THE STINK MAN." I could just envision it now. Black gloss powdercoat and a chrome shifter ball sitting on top. It's gonna serve as a nice proud looking center-piece in the cab. I don't know what sequence number it'll be, but that's gonna be a surprise too.
