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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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Thanks, I didn't see the button. Still looks pretty nice. Might be another option if my shifter gets really bad and want to go that route. I have replaced the shifter column piece that the shifter handle mounts to twice since 92. Getting good at it now though.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Question Floor Shifter

Where did you find a floor shifter for you truck. I am looking but have not found anything.

Originally Posted by Kirbys73F100
Does anyone have any suggestions for a budget minded floor shifter and/or pictures of one installed in a truck? I want it to be tall enough to be useful. I don't like the B&M ratchet shifter on a pedestal look. Thanks for any help!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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As stated above Lokar has some really nice shifters for our trucks with a good choice of ***** and price ranges. John
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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I know you were opposed to a ratchet shifter, but I'll post mine anyway!

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Hurst Pro-Matic 2, for a truck (longer arm). I put a generic T handle on it. Words can't describe how much fun I have with this thing.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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I really dig that lokar! That might be in my future!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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does that lokar have a safey system so it cannot be
accidentally bumped from drive to reverse?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by i-w
does that lokar have a safey system so it cannot be
accidentally bumped from drive to reverse?
Yes it does
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Here are images of my Lokar shifter on top of a C-6. I took pictures with the shifter in 1st and in Park to show that there is enough clearance. The Lokar uses a cable system. Pretty easy to install.


When I was building my 68 F100, the Lokar was going to be my shifter of choice. Unfortunately, it was sold before it was completed. It helped pay for my 74 F100 4x4 build. I installed a NP435 in the 74, so no Lokar is needed.

I say, save for a couple months if needed and get the Lokar. From the research I have done it is the cleanest "manual" look-a-like shifter for an "auto".

Either way, be sure and keep us posted..... and we like pics.
 

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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jsut wondering if anybody has done this ona 4x4 ? and if so how did it fit with/around the t case shifter.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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One reason I like a shifter with a base.... I can mount stuff to it.



 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by psquare7575
One reason I like a shifter with a base.... I can mount stuff to it.



is that on a 4x4?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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I think any of these shifters would work with a 2wd or 4wd. On a 4wd, the transfer case shifter should be to the left side of the transmission hump and the trans shifter should sit closer to center.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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No. 2wd. This is better pics of my install which I posted above. Electric fan switch + LED Indicator and wideband O2 gauge will be going there as well. Why would a 4wd be different? Mount it to the side of the lever.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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AK FORD GUY: that is what i was thinking.

psquare7575: i just wanted to make sure that the 4x4 selector lever would not be in the way of a floor shifter.

thanks both you guys for your input, i broke my column shifter so i was thinking instead of getting another column i would go floor shifter route.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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subscribed!! Interested in good shifters that don't cost an arm and a leg.
 
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