new shift nob on a 97 saber?
01-09-2007, 02:54 PM
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new shift *** on a 97 saber?
hey guys i wanted to replace the shifter *** on my 97saber to a 8ball from candian tire do you think it will fit?
here is some info off the site
Lucky 8-Ball Shifter ****
* Fits most manual transmission vehicles
* Shifter stem diameter from 5/16" to 1/2" (8 to 12mm)
I dont have my saber right not to check if it will fit its in the shop getting a new engine do you think some one can measure the arm and see if it will fit for me Thanks!
here is some info off the site
Lucky 8-Ball Shifter ****
* Fits most manual transmission vehicles
* Shifter stem diameter from 5/16" to 1/2" (8 to 12mm)
I dont have my saber right not to check if it will fit its in the shop getting a new engine do you think some one can measure the arm and see if it will fit for me Thanks!
01-09-2007, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Column shift?
01-09-2007, 04:47 PM
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It'* probably too big if it'* meant for a manual, and you put it on the column shifter.
Look around for mini 8 balls. I've seen some in Spencer'* and such that would be the right size for a column shift ****. You'd have to customize the actual mount, but that should be easy enough.
Look around for mini 8 balls. I've seen some in Spencer'* and such that would be the right size for a column shift ****. You'd have to customize the actual mount, but that should be easy enough.
01-09-2007, 11:02 PM
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my *** has no button and since when do you need to push in a button to get it out of gear i just put my foot on the brake and pull down? and yes its made for a 5sp but is may still work and that idea on the mini 8balls i am going ot have to look into that thanks for the idea man!
01-10-2007, 12:04 AM
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yes, it should fit your car. measure the diameter of the stock shifter shaft and make sure that it'* ATLEAST 1/4 of an inch! If it is, it'll fit as long as this is a universal ****, which it looks like. Those who said you need a button were thinking of a floor shift which a vast majority of Bonneville'* have, and those have a button you have to press to get the car out of gear, your column shift on the LeSabre won't need that. No worries. 
01-12-2007, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Custom88
yes, it should fit your car. measure the diameter of the stock shifter shaft and make sure that it'* ATLEAST 1/4 of an inch! If it is, it'll fit as long as this is a universal ****, which it looks like. Those who said you need a button were thinking of a floor shift which a vast majority of Bonneville'* have, and those have a button you have to press to get the car out of gear, your column shift on the LeSabre won't need that. No worries.
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damn you young people with your fancy floor shifters my car is in the shop so no i cant check it i will when it comes back....no idea when thats going to be 