Reply to "Shift Linkage UJs Hitting Chassis"

Didn't realize you had non-stock u-joints on the shifter shaft. Take a look at the steering shaft, too- it uses the same u-joints as in the shifter, but interference there would be far more serious! The bad part of non-stock u-joints is, they're more bulky than stock. The good part is, some are non-corroding stainless or aluminum, and their round shanks allow the use of a boot to keep lube around the needle bearings & protect from weathering. But that makes the package even more bulky.... I did a couple of articles on rebuilding stock u-joints in the 2015 Feb & Mar POCA magazine, so your problem is timely.