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04-18-2010, 11:18 PM
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Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
Has anyone ever made an attempt to swap their shift linkage to cable linkage like the newer vehicles come with.
Well I just got through converting my 65 GMC from rod linkage to cable linkage and let me tell you it works great. I'll try posting pics later. |
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04-18-2010, 11:31 PM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
I have been thinking of doing that...........Pics would be great.
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04-18-2010, 11:40 PM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
ill be doing this in the next week or so. Ill make sure to take pics.
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04-19-2010, 10:22 AM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
Yes, very interested!! I was comtemplating buying the kit from Lokar, I never even thought of using what the new vehicles use.
 What year donor? You sir, made my day, subscribed. 
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04-19-2010, 06:13 PM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
OK,some pics of the install.Hope you can make something out of them.What I used were the cable and trans link bracket and trans cable bracket from a 98 S10 Blazer.The column link bracket and column clamp I fabricated.
Last edited by low79fx; 04-19-2010 at 06:16 PM. |
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04-19-2010, 06:15 PM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
One more pic.
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04-20-2010, 12:14 AM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
Very Nice! I used the Lokar kit for mine, had it installed for over two years now. I had to modify the set up as it was for a 67 and up application - after installation my shifter operated bacwards (park was first, reverse was second etc..). After I figured out a solution, man what a difference - precise gear selection every time with no hang ups!
That being said, I sure wish I had thought of or seen a cable set up off of a newer truck, there's nothing like factory parts for ease of maintenance and replacement parts. Great job!
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04-20-2010, 12:48 AM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
Nice job low79fx
Is that an original auto column in your truck?
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04-20-2010, 07:33 AM
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Re: Changing rod link shift to cable shift on column
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One thing I do have to admit is that the shift arch is not wide enough as I can only get it to drive gear,I will have to redo that column link and increase arch angle to give it more swing to be able to get into 1st & 2nd gear.But for now it works great,and yes for the gears it does hit,it is dead on.What a difference. |
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