Center Console Shifter
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,363
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From: Burton NB Canada
Beer anyone.
Im not bashing the SD. I’m very excited to be an expectant owner. Just thin the more choices we have the happier we’ll all be.
Bill.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,274
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From: St Louis Suburbs
This is aftermarket product looks really good though.
I will stick with my rather rare and totally flexible front bench configuration.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: GA
I would never want a center console shifter on my Super Duty. It steals so much usable space. You miss out on cup holder capacity.
This is aftermarket product looks really good though.
I will stick with my rather rare and totally flexible front bench configuration.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: GA
..........And when Ford releases Ford SmartLink, you'll be able to add all the same functionality of Sync Connect to most/all 2010+ Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. This is NOT the same as the older Ford Remote Access application an hardware, BTW. It will be a ODBII dongle with the modem built in.
I installed the Remote Access (hardware) and used it on my last truck. I still have all the modem and COULD add it to my '17 PSD if I wanted, but honestly (and to answer your question) - no, I don't need to be able to start my truck while my plane lands. I never really used it when I had it on my last truck.
I installed the Remote Access (hardware) and used it on my last truck. I still have all the modem and COULD add it to my '17 PSD if I wanted, but honestly (and to answer your question) - no, I don't need to be able to start my truck while my plane lands. I never really used it when I had it on my last truck.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,360
Likes: 4,394
From: SW VA
Bump.
I am planning on adding the console to my XLT, and yes, I would like to add the console shifter (F150 console). Does anyone know if "Rims Plus" is the only place offering a plug & play option?
Their website is quite lacking, so short of calling them to inquire....I just find it odd that a wheel repair shop would be doing this with console shifters...
I am planning on adding the console to my XLT, and yes, I would like to add the console shifter (F150 console). Does anyone know if "Rims Plus" is the only place offering a plug & play option?
Their website is quite lacking, so short of calling them to inquire....I just find it odd that a wheel repair shop would be doing this with console shifters...
New User
Joined: Nov 2017
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Bump.
I am planning on adding the console to my XLT, and yes, I would like to add the console shifter (F150 console). Does anyone know if "Rims Plus" is the only place offering a plug & play option?
Their website is quite lacking, so short of calling them to inquire....I just find it odd that a wheel repair shop would be doing this with console shifters...
I am planning on adding the console to my XLT, and yes, I would like to add the console shifter (F150 console). Does anyone know if "Rims Plus" is the only place offering a plug & play option?
Their website is quite lacking, so short of calling them to inquire....I just find it odd that a wheel repair shop would be doing this with console shifters...
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,360
Likes: 4,394
From: SW VA
I am the owner of Rims Plus and we dont just do wheel repairs. We do alot of other auto accessories but our main source of business is wheel repairs. The whole reason this was done is because i bought a new f250 and missed the center console shifter from my f150 i traded in. I also seen a long time ago that plain and simple had done a center console shift which they only posted once with no info which made me want to do it to mine. After loooooonggg hours of research about which parts are needed and how to make a wiring harness that i could just plug in i went for it and it was successful. Ive sold around 11 or so wiring harnesses already and they have all had success doing the conversion with it. Oh and yes my website is a bit lacking but who uses websites anymore anyways haha you can check out facebook or instagtram tho. If you need any help just message me on one of those platforms and ill be glad to help. Thanks, Duston
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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Too close to Houston
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,360
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From: SW VA
The console shifter is much easier to use (I've slipped my truck into the wrong 'gear' several times now)
The console shifter is much more comfortable for resting my hand on longer trips. I'm used to a manual truck with a stick to rest my hand on.
It's a talking point with other SD owners...
Those are my reasons.
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Oxford, NC
Pity that Ford discontinued manual transmissions. If they had the option of a console shifter for the SD, I would have gotten one. At least it would have been closer to where the manual shift would have been.
'Course, I wouldn't mind not having a transmission at all, go electric - motors incorporated in all four wheel hubs. But that is some years down the road for Ford.
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2018
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I have the console just want to do the shifter, don’t do Facebook so waiting to hear back from Dustin on what is involved if you already have the console. Think it would be just the shifter and column trim and there plug and play harness.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,360
Likes: 4,394
From: SW VA
Your best bet is to find a complete unit from a junkyard or auto salvage company. Piecing one together going by part numbers is a royal pain and will get very costly...