Floor shift to column shift conversion?
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Floor shift to column shift conversion?
I am considering purchasing a new truck in the next year or two (probably before the upcoming body style redo) and really like the optioned-out FX4 package. However, due to the need to install some communications equipment, a floor shifter isn't an option.
Has anyone attempted a conversion to a column shift? Curious to know if this would be feasible.
Has anyone attempted a conversion to a column shift? Curious to know if this would be feasible.
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I am considering purchasing a new truck in the next year or two (probably before the upcoming body style redo) and really like the optioned-out FX4 package. However, due to the need to install some communications equipment, a floor shifter isn't an option.
Has anyone attempted a conversion to a column shift? Curious to know if this would be feasible.
Has anyone attempted a conversion to a column shift? Curious to know if this would be feasible.
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I am considering purchasing a new truck in the next year or two (probably before the upcoming body style redo) and really like the optioned-out FX4 package. However, due to the need to install some communications equipment, a floor shifter isn't an option.
Has anyone attempted a conversion to a column shift? Curious to know if this would be feasible.
Has anyone attempted a conversion to a column shift? Curious to know if this would be feasible.
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I shall put it this way... the ARE topper on the back has 15 antenna mounts on top. Can't shoehorn that much stuff into a factory console. The current truck has 30" and 18" Havis consoles back to back - extending from the dash to the front of the rear seats.
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I looked at that... however, what I want in the FX4 is the appearance package - smoked lights, black wheels, black interior, etc. (lose the ugly bodyside graphics, of course). If I can't arrange that, I'll just do another XLT most likely.
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is the STX an option?
many the visual goodies of the FX and none of the interior non-sense.
the headlights and tail lights could be changed out for FX lights if you you would like.
just not available in a crew cab (BOOO!)
many the visual goodies of the FX and none of the interior non-sense.
the headlights and tail lights could be changed out for FX lights if you you would like.
just not available in a crew cab (BOOO!)
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I would either go with the F150 XLT or a SD with the 6.2L gas engine if I were in your position, tvsjr. The flow-thru console is a deal breaker for me as well. I had the same luck as you with my 05 SD 6.0L. That engine could have been a good engine had not so many corners been cut to save money.
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Originally Posted by Greg B
I would either go with the F150 XLT or a SD with the 6.2L gas engine if I were in your position, tvsjr. The flow-thru console is a deal breaker for me as well. I had the same luck as you with my 05 SD 6.0L. That engine could have been a good engine had not so many corners been cut to save money.
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I think it would be easier to put the FX4 seats and goodies on an XLT than to convert an FX4 into column shift. Even after converting, you'll have that hole in the floor of a new truck. I hate to think of patching a large hole in the floor of a new $40K+ truck. Just my opinion.
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