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The factory shifters dont use bushings where the linkage hooks up where the aftermarket shifters do.



But I believe the stock rods still fit those bushings well. If they are the same bushings sold by say Mr Gasket, In my '73 Dartsport I drilled my Hurst shifter and put the busings in and the rods fit fine in there. I also added washers to the back side so when you went to put the retainer clip in, basically all of the slop was taken out. You will be amazed at how much better it shifts that way. The next incarnation had a Vertigate and I made my own rods with heim joints on them. That was by far the easiest and smoothest shifting trans setup I ever had. It doesn't matter what the car or shifter is, make it tight, and smooth, it will shift well.

Outcast Dodge guy.