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Finally got a chance to install the URD short throw shifter today. They told me to order the same one that goes on a 3.4 pre 2005 and it should work. It did not work completely. The aluminum spacer block was not high enough and as a result the shifter lever would not move the linkage correctly. Could not get into gears 1,2,5, or reverse. After an hour of trying different things I noticed the problem. I had a local machine shop fab an aluminum spacer block that was .187" (3/16") thicker/taller than the one that came with the kit. Put this new thicker spacer in and it worked perfect with the rest of the URD kit.
The rest of the parts in the URD short throw shifter kit worked great.

Funny you say that.
I ordered a URD kit for my 89' and the spacer fits perfectly, the only problem is the two clamshell pieces are not cut out enough for my shift lever. I am almost thinking that you had a problem that the extension wasnt fully seated, because i tried it without the clamshells, while pushing it all the way down, and it worked perfectly. So i have to remachine the clamshell pieces but NOT the spacer. btw i ordered the same one as you.

89 4Runner
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