Machspeed Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I've gutted my interior for the installation of my new carpet and want to remove the 4x4 shifter selector on the floor. It appears that it is attached at two points, one of which will likely pry off, the other I'm assuming wrenches off. I've attached a photo of the points of attachment and would like confirmation on removal. That bolt is 1 1/8" as I put a socket on it. I also attempted to put a little force on it but it did not budge. Before I go he-man on it, want to confirm that it is indeed threaded and removal is CCW? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Attempted removal of seatbelts. Jeez, these don't come out easy. Floor has not seen daylight since 1986. Floor looks good, I think. I'm going to DA it with #80 grit, spray it with epoxy, then Lizzard Skin it. Found a few goodies in there. Was hoping to find a build sheet but no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 You'll probably have better luck disconnecting the shift lever from the transfer case rather than the lever itself. Those capture grommets or whatever they're called are TOUGH and it takes a decent amount of leverage and force to break them free. The linkage should be attached at the transfer case by a nut, just loosen that nut and slip the linkage off there. Then remove the large pivot bolt on the transmission extension housing and the lever assembly will be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old55pete Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 You'll probably have better luck disconnecting the shift lever from the transfer case rather than the lever itself. Those capture grommets or whatever they're called are TOUGH and it takes a decent amount of leverage and force to break them free. The linkage should be attached at the transfer case by a nut, just loosen that nut and slip the linkage off there. Then remove the large pivot bolt on the transmission extension housing and the lever assembly will be free. Also keep in mind that the capture bushing on the bottom is like finding hens teeth if it breaks while trying to dissamble it. I had drilled a hole in the pin and put flat washers and a cotter pin holding mine together for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Also keep in mind that the capture bushing on the bottom is like finding hens teeth if it breaks while trying to dissamble it. I had drilled a hole in the pin and put flat washers and a cotter pin holding mine together for years. /\ /\ What they said! Floor does look good, though. But don't loose that little plastic piece or you'll need another when you put your corner trim back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 John, When I did mine, I removed the big bolt and disconnected the shifter lever at the transfers case. There is enough room to remove it from the hole in the floor. Reason for me to reply is to remind you to replace the Teflon bushing and washers when you put it back, as I did not, my shifter is now giving a minor vibration, and with the floor back installed its much harder to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 John, When I did mine, I removed the big bolt and disconnected the shifter lever at the transfers case. There is enough room to remove it from the hole in the floor. Reason for me to reply is to remind you to replace the Teflon bushing and washers when you put it back, as I did not, my shifter is now giving a minor vibration, and with the floor back installed its much harder to get to it. Thanks fellas! Right after seeing Shaun's post, I removed the shifter as he suggested and had it out in ten minutes. I've messed with those "capture grommets" in the past and after reading Shaun's comment recollected the trouble they gave me. Saved me a lot of grief. You guys are great! Andre, I'll check into those bushings. I need a new boot for the shifter lever so will add them to the mix. On a slightly different note, but another item for replacement, is the mirror glass in my driver's side mirror. The mirror has a small chip and crack in it. Looks like it was hit with one of those cheap BB guns from a distance.....been there for years now. Thought I saw replacement mirror glass for it in an LMC catalogue. Anybody know how to replace it? But don't loose that little plastic piece or you'll need another when you put your corner trim back in. Gary, that white piece and the metal floor plug were the extras I found under the insulation.....LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Andre, I'll check into those bushings. I need a new boot for the shifter lever so will add them to the mix. On a slightly different note, but another item for replacement, is the mirror glass in my driver's side mirror. The mirror has a small chip and crack in it. Looks like it was hit with one of those cheap BB guns from a distance.....been there for years now. Thought I saw replacement mirror glass for it in an LMC catalogue. Anybody know how to replace it? Used transfer case shifter boot: https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Bronco-TRUCK-Transfer-Case-SHIFTER-BOOT-OEM/133587250369?hash=item1f1a6bacc1:g:woYAAOSwzN9fvaVP Replacement mirror glass [see if you can find what you need]: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Ford+mirror+replacement+glass+F150+1986&_sacat=6030&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=6030&_odkw=Ford+mirror+replacement+glass+NOS+1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Thanks fellas! Right after seeing Shaun's post, I removed the shifter as he suggested and had it out in ten minutes. I've messed with those "capture grommets" in the past and after reading Shaun's comment recollected the trouble they gave me. Saved me a lot of grief. You guys are great! Andre, I'll check into those bushings. I need a new boot for the shifter lever so will add them to the mix. On a slightly different note, but another item for replacement, is the mirror glass in my driver's side mirror. The mirror has a small chip and crack in it. Looks like it was hit with one of those cheap BB guns from a distance.....been there for years now. Thought I saw replacement mirror glass for it in an LMC catalogue. Anybody know how to replace it? But don't loose that little plastic piece or you'll need another when you put your corner trim back in. Gary, that white piece and the metal floor plug were the extras I found under the insulation.....LOL! Preaching to the choir but yes, those bushings are a pain. Burnt a couple out before I started just slicing pieces off with a razor blade until it all came apart. Summit: ATP-FO405. I replaced all of them on my auto 4wd with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Preaching to the choir but yes, those bushings are a pain. Burnt a couple out before I started just slicing pieces off with a razor blade until it all came apart. Summit: ATP-FO405. I replaced all of them on my auto 4wd with these. In reference to the bushing/sleeves: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-TRANSFER-CASE-SHIFT-LEVER-BUSHING-BRONCO-II-EXPLORER-F-SERIES-RANGER/282628725787?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 That's the seller I bought mine from and it actually came with new sleeves but not sure if that was just luck or not. The bushing itself likely doesn't need replaced though. I only did mine because I was powdercoating the lever. I think Andre is just saying to not forget to put them back in when you reassemble but I could be wrong on that. My sleeves didn't look terribly worn although one was cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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