anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

travlinman · 02-20-2010, 11:17 PM

besides the factory stock linkage's has anyone used a different linkage ?
seen some on ebay some from lokar ? seen a cable linkage and this rod linkage..any experance and how well do they work?
thanks for any input

**DPowers** · 02-20-2010, 11:22 PM

Mike's Bump N Grind has them-
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377990

travlinman · 02-21-2010, 02:40 AM

thanks but does anyone have any experince with any of them ? how well do they work ?

**leddzepp** · 02-21-2010, 03:35 AM

The rod linkage works perfect. I have a 700 R4 in my truck and was able to dial in the shift indicator on the column. Hope this helps.

Jbham88 · 02-21-2010, 05:25 AM

Used the lokar in my other truck and it worked perfectly

C10-Driver · 02-21-2010, 06:09 AM

I replaced a rod-style linkage on my truck with the Lokar cable linkage and it works awesome. Relatively easy to install and you can route the cable pretty much wherever you want so it is out of the way of exhaust, etc.

stevewhitmore · 02-21-2010, 09:34 AM

I just installed the type in the bottom photo in my 69 and it took a lot of the slop out of my auto column and works good, easy to install.

Tkmadone · 02-21-2010, 09:38 PM

I used the rod in the bottom picture but it is in drive when the shift window says neutral. I couldn't adjust that out, its like the arm on the tranny isn't long enough even though it is adjusted all the way out.

Maybe I installed it wrong somehow...

**leddzepp** · 02-22-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tkmadone

I used the rod in the bottom picture but it is in drive when the shift window says neutral. I couldn't adjust that out, its like the arm on the tranny isn't long enough even though it is adjusted all the way out.

Maybe I installed it wrong somehow...

There are 2 different size shift rods offered. Sounds like you got the shorter one. The longer one is needed with our trucks.

stevewhitmore · 02-22-2010, 07:16 PM

I used the longer rod from Kugel Components Kit #KK002 and it was just barely long enough. I only have about 1/2 inch of thread in the ball ends and I hope that is enough and Kugel said 23 1/2 from end to end was all that was available. Just installed it so can't say much more, but I hope it works down the road.
Also at the trans arm you have to install the rod at the end of the arm that attaches to the trans, called the "long stroke" on your column.

68Lowrider · 02-22-2010, 10:37 PM

I use the lokar rod and it works perfect, all the indicator PRD21 marks are perfect..... Turbo 400 ... The cable looks like the way to go ....

1LIME69 · 02-22-2010, 10:38 PM

I used the cable style Lokar and hated it. I ruined my powdercoat on my column and figured out it wouldn't work, so now I have a bare spot on my column. The problem I had was that it never seemed to "lock" in a gear. It just seemed to slide through the gears. It never had that definite gear engagment like a rod style linkage does.

travlinman · 02-23-2010, 10:11 AM

thank u everyone for ur input. think I'm leaning towards the rod style linkage. hopefully it works as well for me.

02-20-2010, 11:17 PM	#1
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? besides the factory stock linkage's has anyone used a different linkage ? seen some on ebay some from lokar ? seen a cable linkage and this rod linkage..any experance and how well do they work? thanks for any input __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................ Last edited by travlinman; 02-20-2010 at 11:22 PM.

02-20-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? Mike's Bump N Grind has them- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377990 __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-21-2010, 02:40 AM	#3
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? thanks but does anyone have any experince with any of them ? how well do they work ? __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

02-21-2010, 03:35 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? The rod linkage works perfect. I have a 700 R4 in my truck and was able to dial in the shift indicator on the column. Hope this helps. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-21-2010, 05:25 AM	#5
Jbham88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 64	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? Used the lokar in my other truck and it worked perfectly __________________ 1986 GMC 4x4

02-21-2010, 06:09 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? I replaced a rod-style linkage on my truck with the Lokar cable linkage and it works awesome. Relatively easy to install and you can route the cable pretty much wherever you want so it is out of the way of exhaust, etc. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

02-21-2010, 09:34 AM	#7
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? I just installed the type in the bottom photo in my 69 and it took a lot of the slop out of my auto column and works good, easy to install.

02-21-2010, 09:38 PM	#8
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? I used the rod in the bottom picture but it is in drive when the shift window says neutral. I couldn't adjust that out, its like the arm on the tranny isn't long enough even though it is adjusted all the way out. Maybe I installed it wrong somehow...

02-22-2010, 07:16 PM	#10
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? I used the longer rod from Kugel Components Kit #KK002 and it was just barely long enough. I only have about 1/2 inch of thread in the ball ends and I hope that is enough and Kugel said 23 1/2 from end to end was all that was available. Just installed it so can't say much more, but I hope it works down the road. Also at the trans arm you have to install the rod at the end of the arm that attaches to the trans, called the "long stroke" on your column.

02-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#11
68Lowrider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parker Dam California Posts: 71	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? I use the lokar rod and it works perfect, all the indicator PRD21 marks are perfect..... Turbo 400 ... The cable looks like the way to go ....

02-22-2010, 10:38 PM	#12
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? I used the cable style Lokar and hated it. I ruined my powdercoat on my column and figured out it wouldn't work, so now I have a bare spot on my column. The problem I had was that it never seemed to "lock" in a gear. It just seemed to slide through the gears. It never had that definite gear engagment like a rod style linkage does. __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion

02-23-2010, 10:11 AM	#13
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: anyone ever use a aftermarket column shift linkage ? thank u everyone for ur input. think I'm leaning towards the rod style linkage. hopefully it works as well for me. __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................



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