Lokar shift cable linkage - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

breeze85cten · 07-28-2010, 02:29 PM

I bought the lokar cable linkage for my 85 c10, I have a 4l60e in it and I wanted to see if anyone else has used this lokar setup and how they mounted it on the steering column. pics would be best!!

Puglia10 · 07-28-2010, 03:18 PM

in for pics

STOCKISH · 07-28-2010, 03:21 PM

Was it originally an auto or manual? Did yours not come with instructions? I will see if I can find the instructions for mine tonight if it will help you. Also, you can use the stock auto shifter linkge from the TH350 on the 4l60e.

breeze85cten · 07-29-2010, 03:34 PM

Yeah mine came with instructions and I put it all together but for some reason the angle of mine snapped the end of the cable where the threads are. The angle the instructions give to put the extension on the column is impossible because it will go into the firewall. So i tried a different angle but since I broke it the first time now I am waiting for the replacement. Its been fun! not.

yelo71454 · 02-08-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by breeze85cten

Yeah mine came with instructions and I put it all together but for some reason the angle of mine snapped the end of the cable where the threads are. The angle the instructions give to put the extension on the column is impossible because it will go into the firewall. So i tried a different angle but since I broke it the first time now I am waiting for the replacement. Its been fun! not.

I bought that same kit for the 4l80e in my 84 suburban, and have already thrown it away. I think it just was not designed for our application. I couldnt use that billet arm holder thing and had to rig up cable holder using a home made bracket that bolted to the original speedometer cable holder bolt. I could only get park to drive, and eventually stretched the cable. I spoke to lokar and the guy I got a hold of said that it wouldnt work with my application and to have a nice day.... I have since bought the lokar 23'' auto floor shifter and love it.

draggin86 · 02-09-2011, 02:21 AM

Menace121978 has it on his ride

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...345612&page=69

yelo71454 · 02-09-2011, 06:29 PM

and he isnt using that billet swivel holder piece that is saposed to clamp over the column either.... bet you a dollar he cant go from first to park and back again.

breeze85cten · 02-10-2011, 12:25 AM

I actually have the same lokar shift cable and same set up with the 4l60e and I can go all the way to first no problem! Ill give you my address so you can send me that dollaR!!

low_84_inchaska · 02-16-2011, 04:00 PM

i need that shiznit...i am needing a linkage for my 4l60e in my 84...what are the part numbers?

cparman · 02-16-2011, 09:31 PM

If you bought this type, It need to go on the left side of the column, Not thr engine side. The cable will also need to be mounted to the trans from the rear of the trans.

http://lokar.com/interior_pages/prod...tlink2_rot.jpg

07-28-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
breeze85cten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 162	Lokar shift cable linkage I bought the lokar cable linkage for my 85 c10, I have a 4l60e in it and I wanted to see if anyone else has used this lokar setup and how they mounted it on the steering column. pics would be best!!

07-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#2
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 387	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage in for pics __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

07-28-2010, 03:21 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage Was it originally an auto or manual? Did yours not come with instructions? I will see if I can find the instructions for mine tonight if it will help you. Also, you can use the stock auto shifter linkge from the TH350 on the 4l60e. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-29-2010, 03:34 PM	#4
breeze85cten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 162	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage Yeah mine came with instructions and I put it all together but for some reason the angle of mine snapped the end of the cable where the threads are. The angle the instructions give to put the extension on the column is impossible because it will go into the firewall. So i tried a different angle but since I broke it the first time now I am waiting for the replacement. Its been fun! not.

02-09-2011, 02:21 AM	#6
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage Menace121978 has it on his ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...345612&page=69 __________________ My build thread. Boy what did i get myself into! Last edited by draggin86; 02-09-2011 at 02:21 AM.

02-09-2011, 06:29 PM	#7
yelo71454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canyon, Texas Posts: 6	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage and he isnt using that billet swivel holder piece that is saposed to clamp over the column either.... bet you a dollar he cant go from first to park and back again.

02-10-2011, 12:25 AM	#8
breeze85cten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 162	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage I actually have the same lokar shift cable and same set up with the 4l60e and I can go all the way to first no problem! Ill give you my address so you can send me that dollaR!!

02-16-2011, 04:00 PM	#9
low_84_inchaska Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chaska, Minnesota Posts: 137	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage i need that shiznit...i am needing a linkage for my 4l60e in my 84...what are the part numbers? __________________ my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367330 84 short-wide 2wd. 99 5.3 vortec, built 4l60E, schoenfelds, bubb tune, cyber grey metallic 10 camaro ss/rs, 6spd manual, leather, loaded, cyber grey metallic

02-16-2011, 09:31 PM	#10
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Lokar shift cable linkage If you bought this type, It need to go on the left side of the column, Not thr engine side. The cable will also need to be mounted to the trans from the rear of the trans. http://lokar.com/interior_pages/prod...tlink2_rot.jpg



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