Dorman 917-551 Manual Transmission Shift Re-Build Kit Compatible with Select Ford / Mazda / Mercury Models (OE FIX)

Easy to install and greatly improved the function of my shifter. Reduced noise from the transmission in the cab as well.

fit and worked great.

I bought this product for a 1992 Ford Ranger that I bought over the weekend. The shifter was pretty loose and I found this product as a solution as I was digging around online. I had a hard time finding if this specific product would fit on my truck (I am sure it is an easy find for most) but thought I would give it a shot anyway, per the customer reviews for similar models/years.After watching a few YouTube videos, I went at it last night. The only thing I had to run to the store to buy was one of those star bits that are used to take off the three screws at the top of the shifter casing. Went to Auto Zone and was able to buy a whole set for about fifteen bucks.Overall, it only took 5-10 minutes once I had all of the parts. I wasn't able to get the pins out, so I just folded up the bottom bushing and pushed it below the pins before dropping the shifter part back in. The pins seemed to still have enough life in them and, once I put it all back together, it made the difference I was looking for. With the reviews of the new pins not fitting well anyway, it wasn't worth the hassle of loosening them up to just put the old ones back in again. I will say that the bottom bushing did have some play between the bottom and the pins... It didn't sit as snug as I was thinking it would. There WERE two metal spacers that came out of it so I may go back in and add them to the bottom at some point.One other thing is that there was another random, black circular piece that I wasn't sure what to do with. On the videos I saw, the other kits didn't come with it. And the instructions literally just said something like "add this piece" and didn't say where or have a photo of where to put it (lol hmmm helpful)... So, I just have it stashed with the parts that I replaced in case I figure that out.Long story, long... I would buy this product again! Seems to be working well and is worth it for the price. Took it for a drive last night with the pup in the front seat with me. She seems pleased as well.

Have dealt with the shifter shaking around like crazy while driving for more than a decade now on our old pickup. Shook so bad the shifter knob had shook itself off years ago. Have attempted to epoxy it back on the splined shifter shaft a few times but it wouldn't hold for long. I'd just shove it back over the shaft and try to hold it in place while driving. lolWhen it finally came time to replace the clutch I had to remove the shifter, so was a good time to add this kit before I put it all back in. It was easy to do with the transmission out of the truck. I'm not so sure knocking the pins out and replacing them would have been as easy with the tranny still in. At least in my truck it would have been pretty tight. If you're doing this on an M5OD in an F150 you might want to pull the carpet up and remove the whole plate from the floorboard so you can better get at it. That's not an option in the B2500/Ranger.This kit came with instructions that were not particularly useful. The pictures to each step were waaaay too dark to see anything. Would have been much better to have had a simple exploded diagram showing all the pieces in the correct assembled order. That said, wasn't hard to figure out.Shifter is now nice and tight like it should be. Well, maybe not like new but pretty close. Even got around to modifying the shifter to accept a threaded on custom shifter knob.

Just a common sense project , just follow the removal and place the new bushings in place. Tip, use silicone grease on bushing for lubricant and to keep mositure out. All parts are included, it only comes with one wavy washer ,but it's tight enough with one. Pictures on installation manual are not very good quality and can't make out what the instructions are referring too.Would highly recommend this sense you can't purchase at a ford dealer due to age,1995 ford ranger, 5 speed. My little hotrod.