i just installed my short shifter, i kept tightening the nut and bolt till it wouldnt move, doing that made my shifter so hard to shift i had to MUSCLE it just to get it in gear, so i backed off and barely tightend the bolt and nut, is this how tight its supose to be ? just a little over hand tight

 

it needs to be a little snug, i've seen more than one come off while someone was driving, its kinda funny to see

 

a little snug but not tight to where it stops going right?

 

ya, but i tighten the crap outta mine too, i dont mind forcing it in,