Trans linkage
 

Do I need a special linkage to connect the column shift to the 4L60e? The one on my truck is just a rod with a bolt and about 3" short.
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I'm not sure about your specific application but there is one made by Kugel Komponents that can be set up to the length you need. Not too expensive.
here is a link but there are many places that sell it. http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...=index&cPath=2

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Ive never had to, But you got to have all the pieces to the linkage.

Shifter rod...Rod C
Bell-crank...Lever asm. B
Trans lever A

The Bell-crank fits into a bracket on the frame with a Nylon bushing & spring (keeps it from rattling).

Lokar stuff is JUNK dont buy that overpriced aluminum crap.

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I must have misplaced some parts. I just have the rod and the bolt that tightens to that horizontal plate.

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Lokar claims that their kit will work - I had a lot of luck with them in the past. They also make a pretty nifty cable shift bracket and assembly that works with the column. I was considering going that route - but I plan use my B&M ratchet as is for the time being.

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Mine worked fine except it was very close to the exhaust the way I ran it and I could not always get it into low. I didnt really need to so I usually just kept it in drive or OD.
Since I had some binding I did look at the lokar unit and it seemed very nice. In the end I swapped out for a T56.

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I went with a Lokar trans mount on my 200-4r because I had plenty of room. Wound up having to bend the bracket to make it fit and then could only use it when the exhaust was cool. Not a fan.

Just put a new 4L85e in....and I got a Hughes "standard tube type" locking dipstick for it. 'nuff said.

Re: Trans linkage
 

OSALTYONE,
Give us a call here at Lokar. We will talk you through the different options available for your applacation. Our products have a lifetime warranty and we build applacation specfic products. It should not be a problem to get you into what you need.
Toll 1-877-469-7440

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Well there you go top notch service. Their products have always been great.

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Your column shift parts work in pre-war hot rods, NOT in big Chevy trucks.....The column is too far away from the transmission & truck frames flex too much to use your product.

Re: Trans linkage
 

what about with longtubes? mine lt's are awful close to the factory linkage, hopefully i
can get it to work.

Re: Trans linkage
 

Thanks for all the replies, I got the one from Kugel since they were so close to my place and seemed like it could work.

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Has anyone stopped & looked at the Direct Link of a aftermarket column shifter kit???? It does not allow for engine/tramission movement, Frame flex, & Cab mount movement, The factory linkage is engineered to account for this.