I have read many posts on how difficult it is to get the Megashifter out of park. I was relieved to find out I was not the only one. I have also read the suggestions of using the 3ft shift cable from B&M to help.

Recently I had a transmission pan leak on the front passenger corner as well as a leak from the shift lever seal. Obviously I had to drop the pan to repair the leaks and when I had the pan off I decided to check out the shift detent spring.



I pulled the shift detent spring by removing the one bolt (13mm or 15mm socket I believe). While removing the bolt the spring just falls out. Once I pulled the detent spring I noticed it had quite an arch to it, making shifting difficult. So to help remedy the hard to shift problem I simply bent the detent spring more straight.



This has made a huge improvement on shifting from park and maybe once I need a new shift cable, the 3ft cable from B&M will make shifting even easier.

 

There's also one of those on the shifter. I just garbaged the one on the shifter, which helped. I'm sure it's probably still stiffer than most people would care for, but after years of using it I don't mind or care. Probably would be like stock if you get rid of the one on the shifter, use the short cable, and bend that like you did.

 

i dont understand all the hubbub.
mine goes out of park just fine...
my issue is getting those damn reverse lights so stop coming on all the time
stupid switch...

 

Great info. I can handle mine pretty good. But it is stiffer then my likings. Plus sometimes my wife wants to drive it. And I know she struggles. I am going to try this.