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JNJchev77 · 01-11-2013, 06:16 PM

Trying to find a solution for the shift linkage/cable for my set up...

PB DM, with a 5.3/4l60e combo - 77SWB.

What are you guys typically running? It seems the lokar shift linkage kit won't clear the firewall due to the motor being raised, and the lokar cable kit is just an odd fit causing one of the brackets to hit the brake booster

Do I need to make my own linkage?

solidaxel · 01-15-2013, 03:14 PM

Question, why can you not use the stock location and linkage and not a cable

JNJchev77 · 01-15-2013, 03:45 PM

The stock location should work, and possibly the stock cable, but I don't have the stock cable. It was trashed when I bought the truck.

The cable I have is from Lokar, and it would work, but the brackets they use cause interference with my brake booster (Smaller brake booster). And the cable comes up by the driver's tire, where my tubs will be going. I'm just not satisfied with the look of it...

I found the lokar linkage (rod), not cable, and will try that out when it gets here. Sounds like that is what some guys are using.

usmcchevy · 01-16-2013, 08:45 PM

I'm using the lokar linkage, works fine for me.
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solidaxel · 01-17-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I'm using the lokar linkage, works fine for me.
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Is the linkage a solid rod or cable?

JNJchev77 · 01-17-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Is the linkage a solid rod or cable?

It's a solid rod, stainless steel.

usmcchevy · 01-18-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

It's a solid rod, stainless steel.

Yep, I think the part number is aca-1800
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mooseknuckles · 01-18-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I'm using the lokar linkage, works fine for me.
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me too...had to bend it a little but works awesome...

harnalien · 01-19-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

me too...had to bend it a little but works awesome...

Ditto
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JNJchev77 · 01-20-2013, 06:17 PM

Yep, installed it yesterday, works perfect. Great piece imo! Thanks for the help Moose!!

mooseknuckles · 01-20-2013, 07:45 PM

no prob man...

BigShoe24 · 01-20-2013, 09:09 PM

Could you upload a picture? Thanks,

JNJchev77 · 01-20-2013, 11:06 PM

Hope this helps... Pretty straight forward install.

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BigShoe24 · 02-28-2013, 10:40 PM

I was hoping this would work from me but it appears it is unlikely a rod is going to work; just not enough room. Has anyone tried the Lokar column cable shift linkage? I wasn't 100% sure if the brackets would work on the steering column.

Thanks,

BR3W CITY · 03-01-2013, 04:49 PM

This is where floor shifters make life easy.

01-11-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Shift Linkage help... Trying to find a solution for the shift linkage/cable for my set up... PB DM, with a 5.3/4l60e combo - 77SWB. What are you guys typically running? It seems the lokar shift linkage kit won't clear the firewall due to the motor being raised, and the lokar cable kit is just an odd fit causing one of the brackets to hit the brake booster Do I need to make my own linkage? __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

01-15-2013, 03:14 PM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Shift Linkage help... Question, why can you not use the stock location and linkage and not a cable __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-15-2013, 03:45 PM	#3
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Shift Linkage help... The stock location should work, and possibly the stock cable, but I don't have the stock cable. It was trashed when I bought the truck. The cable I have is from Lokar, and it would work, but the brackets they use cause interference with my brake booster (Smaller brake booster). And the cable comes up by the driver's tire, where my tubs will be going. I'm just not satisfied with the look of it... I found the lokar linkage (rod), not cable, and will try that out when it gets here. Sounds like that is what some guys are using. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

01-16-2013, 08:45 PM	#4
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Shift Linkage help... I'm using the lokar linkage, works fine for me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-20-2013, 06:17 PM	#10
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Shift Linkage help... Yep, installed it yesterday, works perfect. Great piece imo! Thanks for the help Moose!! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

01-20-2013, 07:45 PM	#11
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Shift Linkage help... no prob man... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-20-2013, 09:09 PM	#12
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Shift Linkage help... Could you upload a picture? Thanks, __________________ RCC

01-20-2013, 11:06 PM	#13
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Shift Linkage help... Hope this helps... Pretty straight forward install. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

02-28-2013, 10:40 PM	#14
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Shift Linkage help... I was hoping this would work from me but it appears it is unlikely a rod is going to work; just not enough room. Has anyone tried the Lokar column cable shift linkage? I wasn't 100% sure if the brackets would work on the steering column. Thanks, __________________ RCC

03-01-2013, 04:49 PM	#15
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Shift Linkage help... This is where floor shifters make life easy. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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