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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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FLOOR SHIFT CONVERSION
I would like to convert my 99 F250 auto, 4wd to a floor shift, anybody done it-- if so what are the pitfalls & what did you use ?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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you would have to replace the transfer case in your truck(ESOF)vaccum operated/engaged) to a manual shift transfer case.
It can be done, there is a hole in trans hump with a plate cover.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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you would have to replace the transfer case in your truck(ESOF)vaccum operated/engaged) to a manual shift transfer case.
It can be done, there is a hole in trans hump with a plate cover.
No you dont, I coverted mine and still has the ESOF case in it.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyDiesel71
you would have to replace the transfer case in your truck(ESOF)vaccum operated/engaged) to a manual shift transfer case.
It can be done, there is a hole in trans hump with a plate cover.
I have a manual xfer case so I guess I'm all set. which kit did you use?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Here's a recent thead on the subject.....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ion-build.html
 
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I guess you need to be more clear. Are you wanting to adapt your transmission to floor shift or transfer case?
 
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I've been rolling the idea around in my head about puling my Twin I-beams out and putting a front axle in... with manual hubs and a manual T-case...

I'll have to win the lottery first...
 
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Originally Posted by snoplw
I have a manual xfer case so I guess I'm all set. which kit did you use?
Originally Posted by 06silvercrew
I guess you need to be more clear. Are you wanting to adapt your transmission to floor shift or transfer case?
hmmm... yeah I missed the mark on that one too...
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I think the better question is...why?
 
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im with Pinky... Why?
 
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After a night of plowing driveways ,my arthritic shoulder, is very sore from the up / down motion of going from drive to reverse. I think the forward / back motion with a floor shift would lessen the pain in the shoulder. To be more clear -- I have a manual xfer case & a auto trans. The conversion kit I'm looking for is for the trans.
 
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Instead of a floor shift, how about a pushbutton selector?

Push-Button Electronic Shifter From RetroTek Speed
 
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Thanks Redford-- I will check on that right now.
 
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After a night of plowing driveways ,my arthritic shoulder, is very sore from the up / down motion of going from drive to reverse. I think the forward / back motion with a floor shift would lessen the pain in the shoulder. To be more clear -- I have a manual xfer case & a auto trans. The conversion kit I'm looking for is for the trans.
Don't bother. Your clutch will be gone after a year. There is a reason an automatic transmission is a de facto standard for plow trucks.
 
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