Cheap / crummy 4L60 shifter cable

[WorldsCrappiestTruck]

Ultimately I’d like a standard shift, but have a 4L60. I didn’t want a traditional B&M ratchet shifter, or a $500 Lokar setup temporarily, but needed to still shift predictably.

I ended up with a pretty cheap / ghetto-fabulous floor mounted PTO knob shifter. Using the factory shift lever, the factory shift cable mounting bracket and a little welding….i used a 30” long push/pull control cable (purchased from Steinjäger, Inc part number J0047899) a clevis with 10-32 threads and a PTO knob from eBay to fab up a push/pull shifter down on the floor. All in was about $90.

[Accelo]

I like it. Thief proofs the truck, as a side benefit.

[LS short box]

Neutral safety switch on the trans shaft ? Hard to tell from the pics.

[WorldsCrappiestTruck]

No NSS. The factory electronics are on the side of the trans, wired up into the cab so I can make a NSS with relays etc, but currently the starter solenoid just rolls straight through the ignition switch.

[LS short box]

Yeah you have do it with relays. The wiring in the trans shaft module can't handle the amps of the starter wire. I would do it. If you or someone else starts the truck in drive or reverse it could be bad.
Side note. I've used Lokar shifters on a number of LS/4L60E swaps and they have been bullet proof. But they have gone crazy price wise. Even the cheaper B&M shifters are close behind price wise.

[WorldsCrappiestTruck]

Originally Posted by LS short box

Yeah you have do it with relays. The wiring in the trans shaft module can't handle the amps of the starter wire. I would do it. If you or someone else starts the truck in drive or reverse it could be bad.
Side note. I've used Lokar shifters on a number of LS/4L60E swaps and they have been bullet proof. But they have gone crazy price wise. Even the cheaper B&M shifters are close behind price wise.

I was close to pulling the trigger on a nice Lokar until I realized an AR5 can be had for the same price. Granted, some doodads to add to an AR5 to make it work, but doesn’t require the full disassembly a T56 does to relocate the shifter, and a new ring & pinion.

This is the “for now” solution.