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355bullet · 03-12-2012, 10:59 PM

Just installed it couple of weeks ago, works great!

'79squared · 03-13-2012, 01:53 AM

Cant decide if I want one only because I dont like how tall the box is. But they are cool.

Pop's C-10 · 03-13-2012, 01:56 AM

nice

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-13-2012, 02:00 AM

Not my first choice of shifters but I'm glad to see it works in our trucks. I thought s10 were more what they were geared for hence "light truck". I use lokar in mine direct mount to the trans for a 4on the floor look and a nice right hand rattle
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Low84 · 03-13-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Not my first choice of shifters but I'm glad to see it works in our trucks. I thought s10 were more what they were geared for hence "light truck". I use lokar in mine direct mount to the trans for a 4on the floor look and a nice right hand rattle
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any pics?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-13-2012, 03:00 AM

I will try and get some tomarow and start a thread.
Only problem with lokar is the shifters do not have reverse lockout
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hotrodimpy · 03-13-2012, 07:09 AM

Insidious 86 ALL Lokar shifters have reverse lockout. Our shifters are designed to stop in the netrual position when it is moving from any of the selectable gears. If you are not stopping in netrual when going to the park position from 1,2,D or OD there is most likely an adjustment issue. Please contact our tech department toll free at 1-877-469-7440
We will be happy to try and work with you in trying to get the adjustment worked out.
Thank you John

bigsj · 03-13-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 355bullet

Just installed it couple of weeks ago, works great!

what did that shifter coast i have been thinking about getting one.

Stepper562 · 03-13-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodimpy

Insidious 86 ALL Lokar shifters have reverse lockout. Our shifters are designed to stop in the netrual position when it is moving from any of the selectable gears. If you are not stopping in netrual when going to the park position from 1,2,D or OD there is most likely an adjustment issue. Please contact our tech department toll free at 1-877-469-7440
We will be happy to try and work with you in trying to get the adjustment worked out.
Thank you John

I second that...adjustment issue. I just installed a 16' on my th400. On the first test drive there was no lock out then I fiddled with the knob and lock out cable and voila...100%. Give them a ring, they'll walk you through. Great service.
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355bullet · 03-13-2012, 10:45 AM

Thanks guys!
Shifter runs about 200bucks from summit racing.com

Lokar has nice shifters also,but i wanted this look.

Only difference in the mega shifter and the light weight truck shifter is the longer cover. And this shifter has adjustable plates to raise or lower the shifter.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-13-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodimpy

Insidious 86 ALL Lokar shifters have reverse lockout. Our shifters are designed to stop in the netrual position when it is moving from any of the selectable gears. If you are not stopping in netrual when going to the park position from 1,2,D or OD there is most likely an adjustment issue. Please contact our tech department toll free at 1-877-469-7440
We will be happy to try and work with you in trying to get the adjustment worked out.
Thank you John

My only issue is yes this works but r/n are very short I would rather have a reverse lock not a nuetral lock. Great shifter and I really like it but it isn't so great for a street strip vehicle
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77c10 · 03-13-2012, 05:07 PM

I had a Lokar double bend trans mount shifter in my truck that the PO installed. I took out the buckets and installed a bench seat. After that the shifter would hit the seat when trying to go into 1st gear. I bought a light truck Megashfiter at a swap meet brand new for $175.00 out the door. Put my Lokar on Ebay and it sold for nearly $190.00. I was very pleased with that aspect of it. Only thing I did not care for was the PO cut a hugh hole in the floor to mount the Lokar shifter.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-13-2012, 05:10 PM

red rumbler · 03-13-2012, 05:50 PM

how was the hookup? i have it just waiting to put it in.possible steps you took????

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-13-2012, 06:16 PM

You talking about the b&m or the lokar?
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red rumbler · 03-13-2012, 10:48 PM

sorry b&m also how long did it take?

ProStreet83C10 · 03-13-2012, 11:50 PM

ive seen some VERY scary stuff happen with the B&M Megashifter and refuse to run one. however, if it works for you thats all that matters.

355bullet · 03-14-2012, 12:02 AM

The B&M mega shifter has been on my nova for over ten years never have had an issue with it.

355bullet · 03-14-2012, 12:09 AM

Couple pics i took when I installed it. Took couple of hours.
Its a tight fit because of the stock 4x4 shifter cover.
I wanted to keep it so I notch the other cover to clear it

I'll take another on of the cover tomorrow, i didn't realize the cable was covering it.

355bullet · 03-14-2012, 12:12 AM

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Dude! that looks kick ass!

'79squared · 03-14-2012, 12:20 AM

Lokar looks cool also. But seems like it would be easy to over shift when running it hard up through the gears?

ivorton74 · 03-14-2012, 01:12 AM

looks pretty cool. i have a b&m hammer shifter im about to have installed in my truck. only issue is it seems to be kinda short...i mocked it up yesterday and i have to reach down to grab it. i was thinking maybe i can make a bracket to bring it up a bit so i can reach it.

355bullet · 03-14-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ivorton74

looks pretty cool. i have a b&m hammer shifter im about to have installed in my truck. only issue is it seems to be kinda short...i mocked it up yesterday and i have to reach down to grab it. i was thinking maybe i can make a bracket to bring it up a bit so i can reach it.

Call B&M and ask if the adjustment brackets from the truck mega shifter will work. That way you can raise it.

red rumbler · 03-15-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 355bullet

Couple pics i took when I installed it. Took couple of hours.
Its a tight fit because of the stock 4x4 shifter cover.
I wanted to keep it so I notch the other cover to clear it

I'll take another on of the cover tomorrow, i didn't realize the cable was covering it.

did you cut a fifth hole in the middle to run the shifter through? and did you hook wires up to the switches for reverse lights and safety switch? if so how was that and what did you do? sorry for all the questions i just dont want to tear my truck apart learning how to and how not to by screwing it up

355bullet · 03-15-2012, 03:16 AM

yeah, you have to drill out one hole for the shifter cable. I didnt get pics of that thou. As for the switches i was in a rush to put it back together. I need to go back and trace for those wires to hook up.
The instructions are simple and straight foward. You should be fine.

03-12-2012, 10:59 PM	#1
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	B&m Light Truck Megashifter Just installed it couple of weeks ago, works great! __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance

03-13-2012, 01:53 AM	#2
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter Cant decide if I want one only because I dont like how tall the box is. But they are cool. __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

03-13-2012, 01:56 AM	#3
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter nice __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

03-13-2012, 02:00 AM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter Not my first choice of shifters but I'm glad to see it works in our trucks. I thought s10 were more what they were geared for hence "light truck". I use lokar in mine direct mount to the trans for a 4on the floor look and a nice right hand rattle Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-13-2012, 03:00 AM	#6
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter I will try and get some tomarow and start a thread. Only problem with lokar is the shifters do not have reverse lockout Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-13-2012, 07:09 AM	#7
hotrodimpy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 120	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter Insidious 86 ALL Lokar shifters have reverse lockout. Our shifters are designed to stop in the netrual position when it is moving from any of the selectable gears. If you are not stopping in netrual when going to the park position from 1,2,D or OD there is most likely an adjustment issue. Please contact our tech department toll free at 1-877-469-7440 We will be happy to try and work with you in trying to get the adjustment worked out. Thank you John

03-13-2012, 10:45 AM	#10
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter Thanks guys! Shifter runs about 200bucks from summit racing.com Lokar has nice shifters also,but i wanted this look. Only difference in the mega shifter and the light weight truck shifter is the longer cover. And this shifter has adjustable plates to raise or lower the shifter. __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance

03-13-2012, 05:07 PM	#12
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter I had a Lokar double bend trans mount shifter in my truck that the PO installed. I took out the buckets and installed a bench seat. After that the shifter would hit the seat when trying to go into 1st gear. I bought a light truck Megashfiter at a swap meet brand new for $175.00 out the door. Put my Lokar on Ebay and it sold for nearly $190.00. I was very pleased with that aspect of it. Only thing I did not care for was the PO cut a hugh hole in the floor to mount the Lokar shifter. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

03-13-2012, 05:10 PM	#13
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-13-2012, 05:50 PM	#14
red rumbler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stouffville ontario Posts: 166	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter how was the hookup? i have it just waiting to put it in.possible steps you took????

03-13-2012, 06:16 PM	#15
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter You talking about the b&m or the lokar? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-13-2012, 10:48 PM	#16
red rumbler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stouffville ontario Posts: 166	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter sorry b&m also how long did it take?

03-13-2012, 11:50 PM	#17
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter ive seen some VERY scary stuff happen with the B&M Megashifter and refuse to run one. however, if it works for you thats all that matters. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

03-14-2012, 12:02 AM	#18
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter The B&M mega shifter has been on my nova for over ten years never have had an issue with it. __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance

03-14-2012, 12:09 AM	#19
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter Couple pics i took when I installed it. Took couple of hours. Its a tight fit because of the stock 4x4 shifter cover. I wanted to keep it so I notch the other cover to clear it I'll take another on of the cover tomorrow, i didn't realize the cable was covering it. __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance



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03-14-2012, 12:20 AM	#21
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter Lokar looks cool also. But seems like it would be easy to over shift when running it hard up through the gears? __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

03-14-2012, 01:12 AM	#22
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter looks pretty cool. i have a b&m hammer shifter im about to have installed in my truck. only issue is it seems to be kinda short...i mocked it up yesterday and i have to reach down to grab it. i was thinking maybe i can make a bracket to bring it up a bit so i can reach it.

03-15-2012, 03:16 AM	#25
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	Re: B&m Light Truck Megashifter yeah, you have to drill out one hole for the shifter cable. I didnt get pics of that thou. As for the switches i was in a rush to put it back together. I need to go back and trace for those wires to hook up. The instructions are simple and straight foward. You should be fine. __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance

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