T-20 shift kit

[fire 6x6]

Anyone use the shift kit that Richard Clark sells for the t-20.

[jpswift1]

That shift kit is a copy of Hustler's original design. On my Hustler, the springs do help with the shifting because there is quite a bit of linkage and shift mechanisms on the machine. Basically, the springs give you that extra leverage or "kick" to get the T-20 to switch gears.

[fire 6x6]

Thanks for the response jpswift1. Maybe I will give them a try.

[mudbug3]

I ordered a shift kit for my Max IV about a month ago , and it made a BIG difference in the ease of shifting into foward or reverse. Just a little jggle on the shift lever ,and it easily goes into foward or reverse. No more rocking back and forth like I used to. This was money well spent. It works so well ,this should be on every Max Recreatives sells.

[fire 6x6]

Thanks again mudbug3. It is always good to find out that it works before you buy something.

[carrant]

I ordered a shift kit for the RI Buffalo and WOW! What a difference! Shifting used to be a delicate dance between rocking the machine and moving the shifting lever. Now shifting is extremely smooth and easy. I agree with mudbug3 that the shift kit is money well spent.

[liflod]

How much money was well spent ?

[mudbug3]

[QUOTE : How much money was well spent ?

liflod ,

I think the price I paid was $79.95 ,and with shipping it came to around $83.35 . It now shifts better than new. I really like the way it goes into foward or reverse . Trying to change into foward or reverse , before the easy shift kit , was an exercize in frustration. Like I posted , this was money well spent.

[micmac]

mudbug,

Is the shift kit the two springs on either side of the shifting linkage? or is there more to it than that?

Mike

[mudbug3]

[QUOTE ]

Is the shift kit the two springs on either side of the shifting linkage? or is there more to it than that?

Imagine two round steel rods , each one shaped like an L , and about 3/8" thick . The straight part of each L shaped rod is about 6-7 inches long , and the short part of each L shaped rod , is about 2 inches long . Each L shaped rod has two washers with two springs, with small holes on each end for a cotter pin .