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Old May 31, 2021 | 11:03 PM
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Better shift tube replacement

This is the second shift tube I’ve broken in 3 years. Is there a better quality replacement part out there than just the local auto parts shop? They seem to all be cast and cheap feeling.

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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 06:13 AM
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i only use ford parts for shift tube.
get around 15 years out of them on the plow trucks..
unless the driver is an animal.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 07:39 AM
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I wish someone would make a billet version. I’d gladly pay the extra $$.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
i only use ford parts for shift tube.
get around 15 years out of them on the plow trucks..
unless the driver is an animal.
This exactly. The difference between Motorcraft and Off shore junk is night and day. Spend the money for OEM or shell out more in the long run. Went through this already with my '95, and 4R70W.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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make sure all connecting parts are in good shape too.
a bad/sticky neutral safety switch is the number 2 killer of shift tubes after animal drivers.
 
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