460/C6 Shift Linkage
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More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Concord, NC
There are several people on the board who have said that they took their linkage off for various reasons. I don't think it is a safety issue unless you pull out into traffic and want it to down shift automatically, or pass a car. Are you sure that was your problem? Try posting your problem and see what comes up. I bet someone else has had your exact same problem. Good luck!
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Des Moines, WA
There are several people on the board who have said that they took their linkage off for various reasons. I don't think it is a safety issue unless you pull out into traffic and want it to down shift automatically, or pass a car. Are you sure that was your problem? Try posting your problem and see what comes up. I bet someone else has had your exact same problem. Good luck!
Ive posted it on several different sites, mainly no answers. I just want it to shift when its suppose to and not burn up my gears. It shifts smooth like no ones business now. 20 then 30-35 instead of 30 then 50 which is DEFIANTLY WRONG.
I am not worried about passing... I can do that with it off lol
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Kenner,La.
down shift rod
I have had a C6 in my truck since 1980 with no down shift rod, if I nail it @ 15to20 it drops to 1st gear. Under normal driving it up shifts @ 8 and 15. Has a 3.50 axle. Kenny
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From: Des Moines, WA
I'm not sure what axle is in it... but its good to verify that its safe.
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 400
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From: Des Moines, WA
There are several people on the board who have said that they took their linkage off for various reasons. I don't think it is a safety issue unless you pull out into traffic and want it to down shift automatically, or pass a car. Are you sure that was your problem? Try posting your problem and see what comes up. I bet someone else has had your exact same problem. Good luck!
I recently had to put it back on turns out its the way the bracket was built on the orginal 2 barrel i had to bend the bracket that has the screw in it to a different angle in order for the kick down to work properly. now there is space for it to throttle and space enough for it to kick down when i mash on the gas.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Douglas, Georgia
I made my own shifter linkage out of two rod ends (heim joints) and a piece of 3/8 threaded rod.
total cost $5 maybe. Works great.
total cost $5 maybe. Works great.
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