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Old 03-14-2014, 10:18 AM   #1
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Lokar column shifter linkage

Anyone used this shift linkage in "our" trucks?
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/ACA-1800/10002/-1
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Thinking about going that way....Looking for some input.
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Old 03-14-2014, 10:51 AM   #2
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Re: Lokar column shifter linkage

I used this item. Easy to install, cut to needed length, bendable to get around things, really tightened up the shifter feel.
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Old 03-14-2014, 10:58 AM   #3
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Re: Lokar column shifter linkage

Me too......worked great!
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Old 03-14-2014, 11:28 AM   #4
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Re: Lokar column shifter linkage

I used this same kit on my CST. It did tighten everything up...unfortunately, on mine, it transferred some vibration into the shifter while driving. I went back to the stock linkage.

No complaints about the Lokar quality though....they make really nice stuff.
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Old 03-14-2014, 01:11 PM   #5
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Re: Lokar column shifter linkage

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I used this same kit on my CST. It did tighten everything up...unfortunately, on mine, it transferred some vibration into the shifter while driving. I went back to the stock linkage.

No complaints about the Lokar quality though....they make really nice stuff.
I was in the process of ordering this linkage this weekend. I never considered it transferring vibration. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
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Old 03-14-2014, 01:56 PM   #6
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I was in the process of ordering this linkage this weekend. I never considered it transferring vibration. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
Daniel,

In defense of the Lokar linkage, I think a lot of my vibration was from using a urethane transmission mount and I also had a Gear Vendors overdrive hung off the back of the transmission so maybe it vibrated more than a normal install. I just found that the OEM linkage had some slop built into it and it worked better for me.
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Old 03-15-2014, 05:06 AM   #7
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Re: Lokar column shifter linkage

I used this on mine when I installed a 700r tranny. Works great for me.
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Old 03-14-2014, 11:42 AM   #8
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Work's great on mine.
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Old 03-15-2014, 09:46 AM   #9
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Re: Lokar column shifter linkage

I set mine back up stock like Boogs', but I was unaware that it needed rubber bushings. Must have got lost through the years. All the holes and slots where there's movement got hollowed out pretty bad, so I welded them all up and redrilled. It tightened up and feels pretty nice, but I still like the idea of one rod like Lokars.

Has anyone tried the cable style that Lokar also makes? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lo...4/applications

Any benefit between the rod and cable? I would think the cable would eliminate any vibration.

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Old 03-15-2014, 09:58 AM   #10
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