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Crazych66 · 02-10-2021, 02:29 PM

OK I've searched and searched and haven't found a similar issue. I was replacing my shift knob in my '12 SS using the instructions to twist and pull... Well, I pulled the freaking shift lever right off the base of the shifter!

I can put it back on, but it doesn't stay very well obviously.

Did I screw up/break the lever? Or is there a good way to reattach?

Appreciate the help!

Crazych66 · 02-10-2021, 02:32 PM

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cawengr · 02-11-2021, 08:46 AM

Looks like the shift lever is toast. The section that pulled apart is the molded section (rubber) there for vibration isolation.
I don't know of any way to fix this unless you try drilling a small hole (3/16) through both the shifter and rod then put a pin through both to hold it together.
Better solution is just replace it with a Hurst Shifter

Stingr69 · 02-11-2021, 09:08 AM

I have a low mileage 2010 take-off shifter assembly. Should work fine. I pulled it out early on to put in a Hurst shifter. $25 plus the ride if it would help you.

Crazych66 · 02-11-2021, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawengr

Looks like the shift lever is toast. The section that pulled apart is the molded section (rubber) there for vibration isolation.
I don't know of any way to fix this unless you try drilling a small hole (3/16) through both the shifter and rod then put a pin through both to hold it together.
Better solution is just replace it with a Hurst Shifter

Aaaah! Thanks. My first thought was to try to glue it, though I'm not sure how that would hold up.

Crazych66 · 02-11-2021, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

I have a low mileage 2010 take-off shifter assembly. Should work fine. I pulled it out early on to put in a Hurst shifter. $25 plus the ride if it would help you.

Thanks. Do you have pics of the assembly you can send?

Stingr69 · 02-12-2021, 12:33 PM

I sent you a PM

Stingr69 · 02-14-2021, 10:12 AM

Its about $11.50 for the ride if you want it.

Crazych66 · 02-15-2021, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

Its about $11.50 for the ride if you want it.

Thanks I'll let you know today. I'm bidding on a Hurst shifter and if that falls thru I'll take yours.

Crazych66 · 02-16-2021, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

Its about $11.50 for the ride if you want it.

Sending you a PM.

dreksnot · 02-17-2021, 12:21 PM

I have an OEM Hurst short-thrown that came stock with my 2013, if you're interested. I installed a MGW.

02-10-2021, 02:29 PM	#1
Crazych66 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Manual Shift Lever Issue OK I've searched and searched and haven't found a similar issue. I was replacing my shift knob in my '12 SS using the instructions to twist and pull... Well, I pulled the freaking shift lever right off the base of the shifter! I can put it back on, but it doesn't stay very well obviously. Did I screw up/break the lever? Or is there a good way to reattach? Appreciate the help! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Convertible: 2SS, LS3, M6, Triple Black. Mods: Solo Axleback, 1LE FE6 rear swaybar, CAGS delete, Vararam CAI, Heritage grill, Hotchkis springs, '15 FE4 struts/shocks, ZL1 side rockers, Velgen Classic5 wheels, Pedders radius rod bushings, ARH LTHs, gutted HFCs,...

02-10-2021, 02:32 PM	#2
Crazych66 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	__________________ 2012 Camaro SS Convertible: 2SS, LS3, M6, Triple Black. Mods: Solo Axleback, 1LE FE6 rear swaybar, CAGS delete, Vararam CAI, Heritage grill, Hotchkis springs, '15 FE4 struts/shocks, ZL1 side rockers, Velgen Classic5 wheels, Pedders radius rod bushings, ARH LTHs, gutted HFCs,...

02-17-2021, 12:21 PM	#11
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	I have an OEM Hurst short-thrown that came stock with my 2013, if you're interested. I installed a MGW. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

02-11-2021, 08:46 AM	#3
cawengr Drives: Classy Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 37	Looks like the shift lever is toast. The section that pulled apart is the molded section (rubber) there for vibration isolation. I don't know of any way to fix this unless you try drilling a small hole (3/16) through both the shifter and rod then put a pin through both to hold it together. Better solution is just replace it with a Hurst Shifter

02-11-2021, 09:08 AM	#4
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I have a low mileage 2010 take-off shifter assembly. Should work fine. I pulled it out early on to put in a Hurst shifter. $25 plus the ride if it would help you.

02-12-2021, 12:33 PM	#7
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I sent you a PM

02-14-2021, 10:12 AM	#8
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	Its about $11.50 for the ride if you want it.