I recently installed a 4" lift on my 86 hatch. I then realized that I no longer could get into 2nd, 4th, or revers. I removed the plastic cover and shifer boot and got 2nd and 4th back. I then had to remove the 4wd linkage at the shifter to gain clearance for reverse. I know I am going to have to lengthen/ move the 4wd linkage and possibly the shift linkage. Anyone have this issue? Good solutions? Pics?

 

Thanks.

Bellingham? stop by some evening

you may have to cut out a nothc for 5th and reverse in the shifer hole, as i had to do with my "home made" lift

just take a sawall( or cutting device or your choice) and cut the square hole about an inch or 2 inches wider in diameter.

This is very common, unfortunately. Usually, you can remove the shift rod from the trans and heat bend it to help clear. Also, you can slightly hammer on the boot hole. These are the two most common fixes. r/ PK.