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1969k10stepside · 08-09-2007, 09:17 PM

So,I converted my 4sp truck to auto (Didnt want to put the granny 4spd behind my new motor) and got everything I needed but the tranny linkages...So,will auto tranny linkages from a late 70s 4wd work on my '71 4wd with little or no modifications or will I need auto tranny linkages from a 70-72 4wd that had a auto tranny?

**jamie72** · 08-09-2007, 09:37 PM

later model linkages totally different, can be made to `work` but look horrible..i would stick with our era of trucks.

1969k10stepside · 08-29-2007, 08:24 PM

Ok,bringing this back up...What all differs from a 2wd set and 4wd on the linkages for a th350?

**jamie72** · 08-29-2007, 09:41 PM

the 4x4 linkage rod is longer and has a curve to it, is you new blazer an auto?? go look at it and compair to a 2wd.

1969k10stepside · 08-29-2007, 09:45 PM

Ok...now I am set...The blazer,going to a 4spd was going to be robbed of the auto linkages for the 71 k10...It turned out to have a B&M shifter installed..I got under there today and guess what they left on? The metal rod from the column that goes down.I guess that is what I needed all along.Now I can use that with my 2wd linkages to work,correct? I must be having some good luck,what's the odds that piece I need is still on it even though they converted it..

I guess tomorrow I'll get the linkages all hooked up.Then install the brake lines and drive it

earl87gta · 08-30-2007, 08:57 AM

If it doesnt work I would get a locar cable convertion or you could use a universal one like this. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/1926...nkage-Kit.html

1969k10stepside · 09-06-2007, 09:49 PM

Well,I finally got all my parts gathered up and got the stock linkages hooked up..

08-09-2007, 09:17 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Another tranny linkage question So,I converted my 4sp truck to auto (Didnt want to put the granny 4spd behind my new motor) and got everything I needed but the tranny linkages...So,will auto tranny linkages from a late 70s 4wd work on my '71 4wd with little or no modifications or will I need auto tranny linkages from a 70-72 4wd that had a auto tranny?

08-09-2007, 09:37 PM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Another tranny linkage question later model linkages totally different, can be made to `work` but look horrible..i would stick with our era of trucks. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-29-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Another tranny linkage question Ok,bringing this back up...What all differs from a 2wd set and 4wd on the linkages for a th350?

08-29-2007, 09:41 PM	#4
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Another tranny linkage question the 4x4 linkage rod is longer and has a curve to it, is you new blazer an auto?? go look at it and compair to a 2wd. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-29-2007, 09:45 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Another tranny linkage question Ok...now I am set...The blazer,going to a 4spd was going to be robbed of the auto linkages for the 71 k10...It turned out to have a B&M shifter installed..I got under there today and guess what they left on? The metal rod from the column that goes down.I guess that is what I needed all along.Now I can use that with my 2wd linkages to work,correct? I must be having some good luck,what's the odds that piece I need is still on it even though they converted it.. I guess tomorrow I'll get the linkages all hooked up.Then install the brake lines and drive it Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 08-29-2007 at 09:45 PM.

08-30-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Another tranny linkage question If it doesnt work I would get a locar cable convertion or you could use a universal one like this. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/1926...nkage-Kit.html Attached Images __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

09-06-2007, 09:49 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Another tranny linkage question Well,I finally got all my parts gathered up and got the stock linkages hooked up.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 09-06-2007 at 09:49 PM.



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