Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Switching shifters

[EGaskamp]

I've heard of a lot of peo-ple switching thier shifters out. For example, putting a shifter rom a 24v in the top of the transmission of a 95 12v transmission to eliminate the long shift throws. Will this work? My friend has a 01 half ton and I was wondering if I could put that shifter in the top of my transmission for shorter shift throws. Thanks guys



Eric

 

[Mundgyver]

What you are looking for is a Short-Shift Kit. I see that you have a 5 speed. I believe that there is one availavbe for your transmission. As far as taking the shifter from an 01, I would think there might be some problems with bolt patterns along with slide/pivot point sizing and such. I think that BD might have what your are looking for. Good luck

 

[EGaskamp]

What is the web site for BD? The short shift kit would be awesome. Would I have to remove the transmission? Or could I do it from the top? Thanks



Eric

 

[Mundgyver]

Look in th Links section of the forum for the vendors. BD's site for the short shift kit is http://www.bd-power.com/ram/shortshift.html



They say one is being designed, but I seem to recall that there is one on the market already. I have a short shift kit on my 5600 and love it.



-Wally-

 

[Mundgyver]

Look here for a short shift kit. They have one for the 5 speed. Call and ask them questions. Good luck. -Wally-







http://www.usdieselparts.com/pages.cfm?id=100&application=Dodge&product=Truck Accessories&code=240k here. .

 

[EGaskamp]

Are you sure that is the right web site because I can't get it to work. It just says error everytime. What is the phone number?

 

[Mundgyver]

The home page is http://www.usdieselparts.com and they have 2 phone #.



800-823-4444 or 406-728-7620. I got the error also when I went to try and open the link I posted before. Don't know why. The home page works ok though.

 

[Got Smoke?]

Look here for a short shift kit. They have one for the 5 speed. Call and ask them questions. Good luck. -Wally-



http://www.usdieselparts.com/pages.cfm?id=100&application=Dodge&product=Truck Accessories&code=240k here. .

They do not make a short shift kit for the 94-97 NV4500's. The shifter towers are different between a 94-97 & 98-up. I have heard of a couple of guys on www.NWbombers.com successfully swaping out a top cover from a 98 or newer NV4500 to a older style NV4500. However the transmission in your friends 1/2 ton is a NV3500 I believe? Don't quote me on that but know its two different trannies from a 1500 to a 2500/3500. More than likely won't work, but I couldn't be wrong.



I wish I could find a cover. I've advertised in the classifieds a couple of times, but never came up with anything.

 

[Turbo Thom]

When my last 4500 went out I just opted to change to the newer five speed. From ST, they send the adapter for the 4X4 lever, where it blots onto the transmission, and the shift stick. I like the throw a lot better but still may go with the short shift. Like GS said, there is no adapter for the 94-97 transmission's.



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