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11-29-2011, 03:27 PM
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Location: los angeles,ca
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'71 k20
Hey all, I recently bought a 71 k20 and I was wondering if anyone has ever seen an aftermarket indicator light for the 4x4 shifter (to let me know which gear I'm in)?
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11-29-2011, 04:36 PM
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Re: '71 k20
No,I never have. It seem simple enough to know. But,if you feel you need an indicator you could most likely rig up a later model one to work. 4-Lo is obvious because you are 2x reduced and on the opposite side of neutral from 2-Hi,2-Hi is behind neutral (and only the rear wheels spin),and 4-Hi is just all the way back. Do you have the original knob with the pattern on it?
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11-29-2011, 05:19 PM
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Re: '71 k20
Some maufacturers offered "4X4 engaged" lights as options. My IHC pickup has one. There was also an aftermarket kit or two back in the day as I remember. But these only indicate the front driveline is engaged not the atual gear position selected.
If "gear selected" is your desire, then you might take a look at the thread on T221 shifter boots. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5008247
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11-29-2011, 07:03 PM
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Re: '71 k20
Check this out..... is it what you after?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449501 |
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11-29-2011, 08:54 PM
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Location: Southern California
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Re: '71 k20
I am with Special-K on this.
These old trucks run like night and day when in 4 wheel drive, and behave nothing like modern day 4x4 trucks when the transfer case is engaged. Even hopping into the cab of a classic 4x4 one tends to notice the transfer case shifter in the engaged position, though I am assuming you are familiar with older 4x4 trucks. I mean no disrespect to your question, but I am curious as to why you are interested in setting this up?
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11-29-2011, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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Re: '71 k20
Good call, that light is neat that I posted, but you're both right......If you can't tell what your tcase is in.....then something isn't working. A nifty little option....but unrequired.
......maybe an indicator to remind you to lock your hubs.......have any of us been there? I'll bet only once........ |
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