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Challenger Short shifter
Your Challenger
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the 2008–2023 Challenger.
Quicker, tighter shifts
Hard$500–$6502–4 hrs
Why do it
Cuts the distance between gears so the heavy factory shifter feels quick and direct. Manual V8 cars only.
Tools you'll need
- Socket set
- Trim tool
- Allen keys
- Grease
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- Barton short throw shifter BC-0914-1FBB (2009-2023 V8 manual) Listed for 2009-2023 V8 HEMI cars with the TR-6060 manual. The same shifter as our video.Fits 2009–2023 manual · 5.7L HEMI, 6.1L HEMI, 6.4L HEMI, Hellcat
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Steps
Remove the console
- Pop off the trim and take out the center console.
Remove the factory shifter
- Unbolt the factory shifter and lift it out.
Fit the new shifter
- Install the Barton shifter.
Assemble the linkage
- Put the shifter linkage together.
Line up the handle
- Set the handle where you want it.
Refit the console
- Put the console, boot and knob back.
How to know it worked
- Every gear goes in cleanly.
- Reverse works.
- Nothing rattles.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.