This is a stupid question...Does the short shifter kit actually lower the height of the shift ****, or it just shortens the throws?

 

I believe it just shortens the throws.

 

most short shifters are a bit shorter than the stock shifter... i have a dc and it sits about 1"-1 1/2" shorter with the stock ****... if i put a **** on that doesn't have threading all the way to the top, then it will sit a bit higher... but the main function is to shorten the throws and the dc does just that... i love it

 

my buddy just had his short installed yesterday, and its a little shorter than his regular shifter. the throws are really improved though! highly recommended...

 

on most short shifters, the part above the ball (pivot point) is the same length as stock. however, the part below the ball is longer which gives the same effect as a shorter top. so as stated above, it looks the same length but allows for less movement of the stick to shift.