Anyone using Lokar column shift linkage?

[Bigdav160]

ACA 1800?

I'm finding the rod is too short by inches.

Any solutions?

[72again4x4]

BigDave,
I bought the same kit from Summit, and had the exact same problem. I went to Ace Hardware and bought a threaded coupler and 5/16-24 threaded rod. Measure twice through all the gears and cut once. Problem solved.
Just my solution.
If you can return or exchange your kit, the paperwork with mine says a longer rod is available. I believe 26" vs. the 21" rod. Hope any of this helps.
Roger

[Woodnears]

Now i feel bad for cutting some length off of mine! my setup is a stock auto column and a 4l60e. I did have to bend the rod a bit to clear everything. install took maybe ten minutes.

[72MARIO]

I used that kit with my ls swap 4L80 engine is set back about 1.5. One.was a tilt coloum the other stock
I also used it with a 350/700 and it reached with out extending.it.

[72MARIO]

I also had to bend the rod. Make sure its a hard bend not a sweeping curve of it will act like a spring

[Bigdav160]

Well, I've ripped up the packaging. And yes the rod is 21 inches.

My truck is 4x4 with the 4L60 moved forward two inches. The rod is still way too short and I haven't bent it yet. I have factory pieces to model.

I'm trying the Lokar to get better range out of my selector. To get N and OD to match up on the column indicator I barely can (and sometimes don't) catch park.

[72MARIO]

I found I needed the arm on the transmission to be clocked up a lot further than they suggest. Is there any body lift in your truck ? Its not a big deal to get a chunk of drill rod and put some threads on it if needed

[Bigdav160]

Just in case anyone else runs into this. Here's a pic of the factory rod next to the 21" Lokar linkage. I've seen the Lokar mentioned fairly often but it is much too short in my 3/4 ton 4x4 application.

[Woodnears]

i clocked mine at the 9 o clock position if that helps. seemed to work just fine.

[joeydurango]

+1 on clocking the tranny arm up higher - I did this on my last truck with the LS/4L60 swap, using that Lokar linkage, and not only did it make the linkage long enough, but it also shifted much smoother, and all the gears lined up with the indicator better.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Just in case anyone else runs into this. Here's a pic of the factory rod next to the 21" Lokar linkage. I've seen the Lokar mentioned fairly often but it is much too short in my 3/4 ton 4x4 application.

Not sure if you figured this out or not, but LOKAR sells a longer rod that is 24-25" long.

R

[HIGHWAY BY THE SEA]

I am converting my 3 speed manual transmission to a 700R4 and installing a power steering tilt column. Which length is correct for this modification?

[bobcat1]

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Just in case anyone else runs into this. Here's a pic of the factory rod next to the 21" Lokar linkage. I've seen the Lokar mentioned fairly often but it is much too short in my 3/4 ton 4x4 application.

what did you end up using? i have a 69 k20 and need to replace my shift linkage