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Stepsides 4Ever · 03-15-2004, 01:07 AM

Tx Firefighter posted a picture but who makes it and where do I find it?

Thanks!

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JadeEmperor · 03-15-2004, 01:19 AM

You can grab that at Kugel Komponents.

Here's the link: www.kugelkomponents.com

71Chev · 03-15-2004, 08:05 AM

LOKAR. makes one very similar P/N ACA-1800. I just ordered one from summit last friday. Jegs has the LOKAR one also. I am pretty sure that the rod will need one bend in it. Those displays that show the linkage have the steering column much closer to the trans. I think our trucks the column is farther away, and may cause some binding in the heim joint at the trans end of the linkage. I'll have the kit this week and know more then.

Here's LOKAR's version. Also $39.95.

Stepsides 4Ever · 03-15-2004, 01:49 PM

Did you buy the short or the long version? I'm thinking that we will probably need the long version, and I agree with you...it will need some bending to fit.

Be sure and let me know how it works for you! We are close to being ready to swap out our I6/3-speed for a 350/700R4. There are a lot of pieces to this puzzle and this is an important one!

tomsC10R · 03-15-2004, 02:14 PM

71Chev,
I'd also like to know how it works for you. I really don't want to fork over a $100 for the cable version. Keep us updated.
Thanks

71Chev · 03-15-2004, 02:32 PM

Stepsides 4Ever
The lokar version only has one length. The rod is 21" and with the heim joints it is suppose to reach 24" end to end. That will be pretty close to the length needed. Especially with one bend in it for sure. (LOKAR didn't return my email, asking for their input on the ACA-1800 in a 67-72 truck).

tomsC10R
I have shifted the cable version on a mock up column and trans. Shifts sweet. I didn't want to spend the $100. Plus even with a bend in the rod, I like the simple straight forward rod set up.

I'll have it tomorrow. Not sure if I will have time to install it before the weekend comes though. If anyone is wondering. I am replacing the stock shift linkage with this kit, to eliminate the sloppiness and noise of the stock shift linkage. I will post again after the install.

jays68yak · 03-15-2004, 02:49 PM

I put the lokar one in the suburban that I had. It did seem to bind in park. A bend might have helped but not sure if it would of still worked or not. I dont really know. Im just bored and felt like posting.

72LOWBOY · 03-15-2004, 02:55 PM

The Kugel linkage I've used in many cars over the years.They work great. You would need the longer version for your truck.good luck.

72LOWBOY · 03-15-2004, 02:58 PM

I did not recall having to bend the tube at all on the linkage. But that was about 4 years ago. but I'm also getting old and sea nile though.

HYPERMAN · 03-15-2004, 05:06 PM

I put the lokar shifter rod set up on mine and had to bend the rod to get it to work right. The arm on the tranny is pretty much horizontal, I believe.

I run V8 in the forward position. I love it. No more clunking and looseness.

Peter

71Chev · 03-15-2004, 05:31 PM

HYPERMAN
"No more clunking and looseness." Just what I wanted to hear.

Can you get a picture of yours? Was it just one bend closer to the trans end of the rod?

HYPERMAN · 03-15-2004, 07:34 PM

I will try to get you a pic soon. I think it is 1 bend close to the tranny.

My digi cam is not working well. I will borrow one frm a bud.

Peter

71Chev · 03-17-2004, 05:39 PM

I got the kit yesterday. The instructions say you can bend the rod if needed.
It's a nice kit. I didn't have time last night to finish the install but it won't take long tonight. I just had put one bend in the rod near the trans end to eliminate the binding when in park. Just takes a little trial and error to get the position of the arm on the trans right for our trucks. LOKAR say to start with it in the 8 o'clock position. It ended up closer to 9 o'clock. I didn't have to cut the stainless rod down at all, I used it with the shortest length possible without cutting the rod. Rod measures 20.5", max length with ends is about 24.5". I'll get the length I ended up at tonight and also post a pic of the rod with the bend in it. So far with everything loosely bolted together I really like how it shifts.
At the stopping point last night, I am unable to get it all adjusted so that the indicator on the column lines up perfectly with the indicator lens in the respective gears. Park/R/N/D are right on the money. When in 2nd gear the indicator isn't right in front L2. In 1st the indicator is a little off of L1. I don't think it will get any better than that.
Any of you other guys have a problem getting the indicator lined up respectively with the gears?
While figuring out how the position of the stud in the billet arm effects it all, I found you can make the trans hit all the gears from Park to 1st, but the column shift arm only moves a few inches.(less shift arm throw gets from park to 1st much quicker). Ofcourse that throws the column indicator completely off. I think when the trans was in 1st, the indicator was on R. Not sure if anyone would want to drive that way, just thought I'd throw that in.

bpmcgee · 03-17-2004, 06:38 PM

Les,

I'm pretty sure you can do fine adjustment by loosening the two screws and moving the indicator from side to side a hair. If your total length of movement is sufficient, maybe this would work to fine tune it?

Brian

Z28Owner · 03-17-2004, 08:05 PM

I bought the longer one from Kugel, easy to install and no binding.

71Chev · 03-17-2004, 09:51 PM

I like the heim joints better on the Lokar kit. And ya get that nice billet arm.

Every thing fell into place fine when is was all tightened up. Indicator is lined up as well as it was before. It wasn't bad to install. I'm happy with it, it did what I wanted it to.
I did forget to measure the total length end to end.
Here's the bend.

03-15-2004, 01:07 AM	#1
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	Who Makes This Shifter??? Tx Firefighter posted a picture but who makes it and where do I find it? Thanks! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...to+crossmember

03-15-2004, 01:19 AM	#2
JadeEmperor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018 Posts: 102	You can grab that at Kugel Komponents. Here's the link: www.kugelkomponents.com __________________ Jimmie Modern Vintage Autoworks - '70 Chevy C10 - '74 Chevy C30 3+3 Dually - '04 Chevy Colorado Built, NOT, Bought. If you build it...they will ENVY! Drive Slow, Scrape Hard, or Take Your Truck and GO HOME!

03-15-2004, 08:05 AM	#3
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	LOKAR. makes one very similar P/N ACA-1800. I just ordered one from summit last friday. Jegs has the LOKAR one also. I am pretty sure that the rod will need one bend in it. Those displays that show the linkage have the steering column much closer to the trans. I think our trucks the column is farther away, and may cause some binding in the heim joint at the trans end of the linkage. I'll have the kit this week and know more then. Here's LOKAR's version. Also $39.95. Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-15-2004, 01:49 PM	#4
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	71Chev Did you buy the short or the long version? I'm thinking that we will probably need the long version, and I agree with you...it will need some bending to fit. Be sure and let me know how it works for you! We are close to being ready to swap out our I6/3-speed for a 350/700R4. There are a lot of pieces to this puzzle and this is an important one!

03-15-2004, 02:14 PM	#5
tomsC10R Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 281	71Chev, I'd also like to know how it works for you. I really don't want to fork over a $100 for the cable version. Keep us updated. Thanks __________________ Tom 1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.

03-15-2004, 02:32 PM	#6
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Stepsides 4Ever The lokar version only has one length. The rod is 21" and with the heim joints it is suppose to reach 24" end to end. That will be pretty close to the length needed. Especially with one bend in it for sure. (LOKAR didn't return my email, asking for their input on the ACA-1800 in a 67-72 truck). tomsC10R I have shifted the cable version on a mock up column and trans. Shifts sweet. I didn't want to spend the $100. Plus even with a bend in the rod, I like the simple straight forward rod set up. I'll have it tomorrow. Not sure if I will have time to install it before the weekend comes though. If anyone is wondering. I am replacing the stock shift linkage with this kit, to eliminate the sloppiness and noise of the stock shift linkage. I will post again after the install. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-15-2004, 02:49 PM	#7
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I put the lokar one in the suburban that I had. It did seem to bind in park. A bend might have helped but not sure if it would of still worked or not. I dont really know. Im just bored and felt like posting. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

03-15-2004, 02:55 PM	#8
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	The Kugel linkage I've used in many cars over the years.They work great. You would need the longer version for your truck.good luck. __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

03-15-2004, 02:58 PM	#9
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	I did not recall having to bend the tube at all on the linkage. But that was about 4 years ago. but I'm also getting old and sea nile though. __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

03-15-2004, 05:06 PM	#10
HYPERMAN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 239	Lokar shifter I put the lokar shifter rod set up on mine and had to bend the rod to get it to work right. The arm on the tranny is pretty much horizontal, I believe. I run V8 in the forward position. I love it. No more clunking and looseness. Peter

03-15-2004, 05:31 PM	#11
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	HYPERMAN "No more clunking and looseness." Just what I wanted to hear. Can you get a picture of yours? Was it just one bend closer to the trans end of the rod? __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-15-2004, 07:34 PM	#12
HYPERMAN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 239	71Chev I will try to get you a pic soon. I think it is 1 bend close to the tranny. My digi cam is not working well. I will borrow one frm a bud. Peter

03-17-2004, 05:39 PM	#13
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I got the kit yesterday. The instructions say you can bend the rod if needed. It's a nice kit. I didn't have time last night to finish the install but it won't take long tonight. I just had put one bend in the rod near the trans end to eliminate the binding when in park. Just takes a little trial and error to get the position of the arm on the trans right for our trucks. LOKAR say to start with it in the 8 o'clock position. It ended up closer to 9 o'clock. I didn't have to cut the stainless rod down at all, I used it with the shortest length possible without cutting the rod. Rod measures 20.5", max length with ends is about 24.5". I'll get the length I ended up at tonight and also post a pic of the rod with the bend in it. So far with everything loosely bolted together I really like how it shifts. At the stopping point last night, I am unable to get it all adjusted so that the indicator on the column lines up perfectly with the indicator lens in the respective gears. Park/R/N/D are right on the money. When in 2nd gear the indicator isn't right in front L2. In 1st the indicator is a little off of L1. I don't think it will get any better than that. Any of you other guys have a problem getting the indicator lined up respectively with the gears? While figuring out how the position of the stud in the billet arm effects it all, I found you can make the trans hit all the gears from Park to 1st, but the column shift arm only moves a few inches.(less shift arm throw gets from park to 1st much quicker). Ofcourse that throws the column indicator completely off. I think when the trans was in 1st, the indicator was on R. Not sure if anyone would want to drive that way, just thought I'd throw that in. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Last edited by 71Chev; 03-17-2004 at 05:45 PM.

03-17-2004, 06:38 PM	#14
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Les, I'm pretty sure you can do fine adjustment by loosening the two screws and moving the indicator from side to side a hair. If your total length of movement is sufficient, maybe this would work to fine tune it? Brian

03-17-2004, 08:05 PM	#15
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 288	I bought the longer one from Kugel, easy to install and no binding. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton Last edited by Z28Owner; 03-17-2004 at 08:07 PM.



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03-17-2004, 09:51 PM	#16
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I like the heim joints better on the Lokar kit. And ya get that nice billet arm. Every thing fell into place fine when is was all tightened up. Indicator is lined up as well as it was before. It wasn't bad to install. I'm happy with it, it did what I wanted it to. I did forget to measure the total length end to end. Here's the bend. Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

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