Im trying to remove the shifter on my manual trans for two reasons:
1. Some clown put a cheap aftermarket shifter on that rattles incessantly
2. I would liketo replace the shifter's bushings to make it tighter

I understand how the pinch bolt/ slip bolt works (whatever its technical name is) but whoever replaced the original shifter stripped the removal end bringing me to my two problems:

1. How do i get it out if the removal end has no usable thread?
2. Where do i find a new bolt to put a quality shifter back in? Ive called ford, mazda and numerous parts stores, no one carries it

Help!

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1994 Ranger XLT 3.0L Longbed 4x4 5sp. stock

Junkyard........... Remove the nut and then smack the bolt. It will pop out.

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

Or just take the four bolts, think they're torx, from the plate on top of the trany...replace with one from the junk yard

X2

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1999 Ford Ranger Sport Extended Cab 4dr 3.0L 5 Speed

FYI: It is 3 torx bolts. I would just remove the nut and whack the bolt.

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

I think I have one of those bolts laying around if you need it