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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 02:54 PM
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Does anyone have a shift cable for an eaton two speed rear axle like in my 50 f5 on the shelf or in a parts truck? I would like to be able to shift mine out of high range without beating the lever with a hammer, yes i have done that twice now.
I am asking now because i am going to put my truck back together soon.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 02:55 PM
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Also does anyone sell them new?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 04:11 PM
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Seems like you are looking for 59T-4078M. I would direct you to Van Pelt and Chucks Trucks, but I wouldn't hold my breath for even a used serviceable assembly.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 04:28 AM
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REAR AXLE SHIFT CABLE ? should be operated by vacuum chamber. If you want a cable control Morse cable is a major suppler, Or a marine set up....also sometimes you must move the truck a little so gears will mesh without a hammer...

 
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 07:56 AM
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no the cable is cobbled with rebar and scrap metal that is rusted nearly stuck
 
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 08:11 AM
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@DieselDog409 , there is some confusion as to what you are seeking. Can you let us know what part(s) you are looking for based.on this diagram?



 
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 11:13 AM
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What is that, my truck has a steel cable to shift the axle and a lever right in front of the seat frame. it is all mechanical.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 11:23 AM
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Ah, so you don't have the stock setup. Two speed Eatons first had the vacuum control setup pictured, and in later years went electric.

You could look into retrofitting the electric control to yours, I think it is the Eaton 85753 you'd be looking for.

Alternatively, you can find any generic cable control and keep the system rigged as it is today. Just for example:
Amazon Amazon
 
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ok i will keep a cable as it is so much more reliable than vacuum or electrics
 
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