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Old 02-25-2008, 11:29 PM   #1
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Auto column/linkage question

The short bed I just got was a manual. I am going to run an auto in it. Has anyone used the stock linkage to do it with the motor still pushed back? Or does anyone know of a kit that will work with the stock column.
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Old 02-26-2008, 05:20 AM   #2
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Re: Auto column/linkage question

Lokar makes a cable kit for column shift.
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Old 02-26-2008, 09:01 AM   #3
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Re: Auto column/linkage question

I used Lokar's cable linkage on my truck... It works great. The cable can be run around things that might be in the way and it isolates the transmission from the column. The solid, rod-style linkages with transfer torque to the steering column because of the "direct" connection between the two. Here is a link.

http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...shift-link.htm
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Old 02-26-2008, 05:21 AM   #4
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Re: Auto column/linkage question

here is the one I used. http://cgi.ebay.com/LOKAR-CHEVY-GM-C...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 02-26-2008, 06:34 AM   #5
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Re: Auto column/linkage question

I have a 4 inch Z... I hope that kit will work with the Z too???
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:29 AM   #6
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Re: Auto column/linkage question

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I have a 4 inch Z... I hope that kit will work with the Z too???
Should work no problem, as long as the cable housing to cable lengthe ratio does not change.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:43 AM   #7
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Re: Auto column/linkage question

I think I will go with the cable one. Thanks.
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