'71 k20

[gun_hunted]

Hey all, I recently bought a 71 k20 and I was wondering if anyone has ever seen an aftermarket indicator light for the 4x4 shifter (to let me know which gear I'm in)?

[special-K]

No,I never have. It seem simple enough to know. But,if you feel you need an indicator you could most likely rig up a later model one to work. 4-Lo is obvious because you are 2x reduced and on the opposite side of neutral from 2-Hi,2-Hi is behind neutral (and only the rear wheels spin),and 4-Hi is just all the way back. Do you have the original knob with the pattern on it?

[SS Tim]

Some maufacturers offered "4X4 engaged" lights as options. My IHC pickup has one. There was also an aftermarket kit or two back in the day as I remember. But these only indicate the front driveline is engaged not the atual gear position selected.
If "gear selected" is your desire, then you might take a look at the thread on T221 shifter boots.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5008247

[Petie724x4]

Check this out..... is it what you after?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449501

[vectorit]

I am with Special-K on this.

These old trucks run like night and day when in 4 wheel drive, and behave nothing like modern day 4x4 trucks when the transfer case is engaged.

Even hopping into the cab of a classic 4x4 one tends to notice the transfer case shifter in the engaged position, though I am assuming you are familiar with older 4x4 trucks.

I mean no disrespect to your question, but I am curious as to why you are interested in setting this up?

[Petie724x4]

Good call, that light is neat that I posted, but you're both right......If you can't tell what your tcase is in.....then something isn't working. A nifty little option....but unrequired.

......maybe an indicator to remind you to lock your hubs.......have any of us been there? I'll bet only once........

[gun_hunted]

Thanks all for the input.....I hear what you guys are sayin, prob dont need any such thing. But I was interested because im having some trouble feeling the difference when i shift from 2hi to 4hi, prob need to get my transfer case serviced. Thanks again

[mrein3]

Originally Posted by gun_hunted

Thanks all for the input.....I hear what you guys are sayin, prob dont need any such thing. But I was interested because im having some trouble feeling the difference when i shift from 2hi to 4hi, prob need to get my transfer case serviced. Thanks again

I can't tell when mine is in 4-hi or 2 by just looking at it. However, the moment I try to turn with it in 4-hi I know.

When I'm not sure where it is and I want 2, I pull it all the way back (4-high) then move it forward one detent.

I don't use 4-low much any more. 9 times out of 10 4-low is quickly followed by hooking a chain to a bud's truck or a winch to something stout because I'm usually stuck or just about ready to be.