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jimelfarm · 08-07-2017, 06:08 PM

looking to buy a floorshifter in few days. Wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom concerning what to buy. BM and Lokar seems to be the two to choose from. I have bucket seats, TH350 trans. If anyone has any good or bad experiences,pleas let me know.
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**RodnRudy** · 08-07-2017, 06:22 PM

I've had very good results with Lokar floor shifters. They have the front to rear adjustability, choice of stem lengths, and knobs. You won't be disappointed

OregonNed · 08-07-2017, 06:46 PM

I personally bought my truck with a B&M auto shifter installed. It is cable operated and works fine, but I'm not fond of the elongated rectangular bass. I plan on upgrading to a lokar when I get the chance - another cable shifter. The reason for that style for me is that I can mount it to the trans tunnel and not the transmission itself - hopefully avoiding vibration from the transmission.

Andy4639 · 08-07-2017, 08:42 PM

I had the B&M for several years but never liked not having the lights and overdrive showing so I went to a LKQ yard and bought a S10 floor shifter. Hooked it up with the B&M cable and very happy. 5 years with no problems and it has other benifits also.
It has the electric solenoid in it so you have to step on the brake pedal to put it in gear in the s10. I hooked it to a hidden switch that I can shut it off and even if you get the truck cranked it ant going no where without crawling under it but with it lowered have fun reaching it. The red switch was for the 700-r4 convertor but it has 4l80e installed now.
It shows O/D and lights at night.

drfloyd · 08-07-2017, 11:20 PM

And you got the bonus cup holders. That looks good.

Andy4639 · 08-08-2017, 06:18 AM

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And you got the bonus cup holders. That looks good.

Yes! I had to cut the front plastic off some but the box I made covers it pretty good.

jimelfarm · 08-08-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Yes! I had to cut the front plastic off some but the box I made covers it pretty good.

Thanks for the info.
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08-07-2017, 06:08 PM	#1
jimelfarm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: oelwein iowa Posts: 40	automatic floor shifter looking to buy a floorshifter in few days. Wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom concerning what to buy. BM and Lokar seems to be the two to choose from. I have bucket seats, TH350 trans. If anyone has any good or bad experiences,pleas let me know. Posted via Mobile Device

08-07-2017, 06:22 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: automatic floor shifter I've had very good results with Lokar floor shifters. They have the front to rear adjustability, choice of stem lengths, and knobs. You won't be disappointed __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-07-2017, 06:46 PM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: automatic floor shifter I personally bought my truck with a B&M auto shifter installed. It is cable operated and works fine, but I'm not fond of the elongated rectangular bass. I plan on upgrading to a lokar when I get the chance - another cable shifter. The reason for that style for me is that I can mount it to the trans tunnel and not the transmission itself - hopefully avoiding vibration from the transmission. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-07-2017, 08:42 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: automatic floor shifter I had the B&M for several years but never liked not having the lights and overdrive showing so I went to a LKQ yard and bought a S10 floor shifter. Hooked it up with the B&M cable and very happy. 5 years with no problems and it has other benifits also. It has the electric solenoid in it so you have to step on the brake pedal to put it in gear in the s10. I hooked it to a hidden switch that I can shut it off and even if you get the truck cranked it ant going no where without crawling under it but with it lowered have fun reaching it. The red switch was for the 700-r4 convertor but it has 4l80e installed now. It shows O/D and lights at night. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-07-2017, 11:20 PM	#5
drfloyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Scranton, SC Posts: 248	Re: automatic floor shifter And you got the bonus cup holders. That looks good.



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