Is This the Stock Shifter Linkage - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · 08-20-2020, 03:06 AM

The shifter was super sloppy in a truck I bought recently. The first problem was that the rod was installed upside down (the right-angle end was attached to the column). The second thing I noticed was that the linkage does not look the same as the setup in my old '72, including the hardware that attaches the rod to the steering column. Is this what shifter linkages and hardware looked like for the 1968 model year?

Katrina/10 · 08-20-2020, 08:41 AM

That looks like 73-87 linkage. The 90 degree end does go on the column.

**Boog** · 08-20-2020, 09:03 AM

The correct 67-72 linkage should look something like this.
Some of linkage slop can be cured with new bushing where the rod attaches to the column. Some vendors sell those too.

68 P.O.S. · 08-20-2020, 10:32 AM

This^^^

**pjmoreland** · 08-20-2020, 11:33 AM

Thanks, guys. I didn't know 73-87 linkage fit on 67-72. I will order this kit:

https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...tinfo/91-428/#

08-20-2020, 03:06 AM	#1
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	Is This the Stock Shifter Linkage The shifter was super sloppy in a truck I bought recently. The first problem was that the rod was installed upside down (the right-angle end was attached to the column). The second thing I noticed was that the linkage does not look the same as the setup in my old '72, including the hardware that attaches the rod to the steering column. Is this what shifter linkages and hardware looked like for the 1968 model year? Attached Images

08-20-2020, 08:41 AM	#2
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Is This the Stock Shifter Linkage That looks like 73-87 linkage. The 90 degree end does go on the column. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

08-20-2020, 09:03 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Is This the Stock Shifter Linkage The correct 67-72 linkage should look something like this. Some of linkage slop can be cured with new bushing where the rod attaches to the column. Some vendors sell those too. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-20-2020, 10:32 AM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Is This the Stock Shifter Linkage This^^^ __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

08-20-2020, 11:33 AM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	Re: Is This the Stock Shifter Linkage Thanks, guys. I didn't know 73-87 linkage fit on 67-72. I will order this kit: https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...tinfo/91-428/#



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