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08-07-2017, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: oelwein iowa
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automatic floor shifter
looking to buy a floorshifter in few days. Wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom concerning what to buy. BM and Lokar seems to be the two to choose from. I have bucket seats, TH350 trans. If anyone has any good or bad experiences,pleas let me know.
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08-07-2017, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: New Palestine In
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Re: automatic floor shifter
I've had very good results with Lokar floor shifters. They have the front to rear adjustability, choice of stem lengths, and knobs. You won't be disappointed
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08-07-2017, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Vancouver, Washington
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Re: automatic floor shifter
I personally bought my truck with a B&M auto shifter installed. It is cable operated and works fine, but I'm not fond of the elongated rectangular bass. I plan on upgrading to a lokar when I get the chance - another cable shifter. The reason for that style for me is that I can mount it to the trans tunnel and not the transmission itself - hopefully avoiding vibration from the transmission.
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08-07-2017, 08:42 PM
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Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: automatic floor shifter
I had the B&M for several years but never liked not having the lights and overdrive showing so I went to a LKQ yard and bought a S10 floor shifter. Hooked it up with the B&M cable and very happy. 5 years with no problems and it has other benifits also.
It has the electric solenoid in it so you have to step on the brake pedal to put it in gear in the s10. I hooked it to a hidden switch that I can shut it off and even if you get the truck cranked it ant going no where without crawling under it but with it lowered have fun reaching it. The red switch was for the 700-r4 convertor but it has 4l80e installed now. It shows O/D and lights at night. 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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08-07-2017, 11:20 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Scranton, SC
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Re: automatic floor shifter
And you got the bonus cup holders. That looks good.
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08-08-2017, 06:18 AM
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Re: automatic floor shifter
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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08-08-2017, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: oelwein iowa
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08-08-2017, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: kearney nebraska
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Re: automatic floor shifter
Lokar shifters are nice. Never installed one personally but a friend has installs in quite a few of his restorations for custers. Have looked them over alot and they are simple. Also drove his 50s Chevy pickup that has one and it is very very nice to use. Have considered them for my truck
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