floor shift

[L426HP]

I have a 46re and would like to put in a floor shift, what is the best fit and how big a problem will I have? thank you

[GoFastGray]

I installed a B&M mega shifter in under 24hrs. I had to bend and grind the supplied 727 bracket a bit to make it not bend the cable. Wasn't too bad if you follow instructions. Hardest part was routing cable away from headers and still having it come in at a nice angle that didn't bend the cable.

[Adobedude]

I have a 46re and would like to put in a floor shift, what is the best fit and how big a problem will I have? thank you

You can download the instructions off the B&M website to see what you're getting into.

With any shitfer it'll be a custom install to mount it in the cab.

[98DakRT]

had to massage my bellhousing a tad with a grinder so the cable wasnt too close to the headers

[Adobedude]

had to massage my bellhousing a tad with a grinder so the cable wasnt too close to the headers

I did that too.

[grapejuice1998]

I didn't. Maybe it's a later model thing though, since mine's a '98?

[H-Town Rumble]

I ordered the longer cable after my first one broke,it will allow you to run it with less stress on the cable. Any hard angles will kill the life of your cable. As far as the bracket I just notch it slightly and put some 1/8 inch washers/spacers and longer pan bolts to help the angle of the cable where it comes into the shift linkage at the trans. Did it in about 8 hrs time. Pay close attention to where your shifter needs to be to get your shift pattern right so the trans and your shifter are on the same page. Good luck its not bad

[bobs rt]

I notched my bellhousing as well and ran the HD cable which i think is a little more flexible than the regular cable but i could be wrong about that. Hardest part of my installation was modifying the center console to fit the megashifter and keeping it looking as good as possible.

[L426HP]

Thanks for the info

[chadrt99fr]

can we get some pics of how this looks inside the cab?!!!

[G-Man]

can we get some pics of how this looks inside the cab?!!!

Here is mine, it's a Hurst shifter

http://i47.tinypic.com/2rgz989.jpg

[L426HP]

As soon as I have it in there will be pics

[ADakotaRTGuy]

I have a 46re and would like to put in a floor shift, what is the best fit and how big a problem will I have? thank you

What year is your truck?

[L426HP]

Mine is a 98

[ADakotaRTGuy]

Mine is a 98

Ah, ok, yea you should not have a big problem getting it to look clean. I was going to show you what I did with my 03, but it does not apply

[L426HP]

To G-Mann what concel do you have in your in the pickup

[G-Man]

To G-Mann what concel do you have in your in the pickup

That is the original 1999 Console.

[hobiesun]

I have read some posts on Dak-Dur web forum that some people are using the stock cable with the floor shifters. Sounds like it would be a lot easier but I haven't been able to get any information on it. What do you guys think?>

[brandofamily]

I have read some posts on Dak-Dur web forum that some people are using the stock cable with the floor shifters. Sounds like it would be a lot easier but I haven't been able to get any information on it. What do you guys think?>

got a link to any of those. I looked and could not find info on using the stock cable when I did mine.

[H-Town Rumble]

I really dont see how that would work or why you would want to the ends of the cable are pretty specific to the shifter and trans shift bracket. The B&M truck mega shifter is what I have. Works great and it comes WITH a cable.

[stockerDak]

Here is mine, it's a Hurst shifter

http://i47.tinypic.com/2rgz989.jpg

Now I like that...That is clean...There is my next project..Hey G, is that little red button the OD? Have any pics of the install? Sure could use them? Is that the Pro-Matic? Wonder how the longer Pro-Matic would look. Never mind I can hear the smart assed reply already. LONGER. Duh?

[99dart]

That looks good! I used a Taurus SHO shifter. Even kept 2 of my cup holders!
http://www.dragtruk.com/BIN/displaypic.cgi?http://www.dragtruk.com/PICS/GACTMK2IJLHU2.jpg


Here is mine, it's a Hurst shifter

http://i47.tinypic.com/2rgz989.jpg

[G-Man]

Now I like that...That is clean...There is my next project..Hey G, is that little red button the OD? Have any pics of the install? Sure could use them? Is that the Pro-Matic? Wonder how the longer Pro-Matic would look. Never mind I can hear the smart assed reply already. LONGER. Duh?

Hey, Thanks Guys, yes it's the Pro-matic, and yes that button is the O/D.
G-Man

[hobiesun]

got a link to any of those. I looked and could not find info on using the stock cable when I did mine.

Very sorry. I read it wrong. They were talking about keeping the gear indicator stock. Just google "Dakota floor shifter" I think its.the first site. Nothing is easy...

[99408kotar/t]

Here is my shifter
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp131/tblazinss/SSPX0336.jpg

[H-Town Rumble]

Thats nice man I wish if I was going to keep my console, I put mine farther back and have build a new one

[RTgrouchman]

I used the supplied console, haven't got around to building a custom one!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/rtgrouchman/Interior%20Pics/5c3c5371.jpg

[bad360rt]

This is on the way. They don't make them anymore, found this one bnib for $120 shipped (they were $400 new). Yes, there will be pics of it installed. Thinking about finding the small console that came with the bench seats to put in front of it, don't know if I could live without cupholders. :D

http://images.autoanything.com/images/products/med/gear_shift_knobs/bm_blk-diamondx.jpg

[Five9Dak]

Like brand new in box?

[bad360rt]

Like brand new in box?

:jester:

[Adobedude]

This is on the way. They don't make them anymore, found this one bnib for $120 shipped (they were $400 new). Yes, there will be pics of it installed. Thinking about finding the small console that came with the bench seats to put in front of it, don't know if I could live without cupholders. :D

http://images.autoanything.com/images/products/med/gear_shift_knobs/bm_blk-diamondx.jpg

I have the console I used, it's a Durango console with back AC ducts cut off which enable it to be moved back...It's gutted, my fire bottle was in it, it has cup holders :biggthumpup:

Interested in it? Send me a PM.

[bad360rt]

I have the console I used, it's a Durango console with back AC ducts cut off which enable it to be moved back...It's gutted, my fire bottle was in it, it has cup holders :biggthumpup:

Interested in it? Send me a PM.

Thanks, but I'm talking about the small one that's just two cup holders and a small pocket, like this:

http://www.precisionfit.com/images/9799DodgeDakotaTruckFrontSeat.image.jpeg?size=400&width=400&mid=7f96b48eff9b7a8f8ebe955363b7b260

Someone posted a better pic of it recently, not sure if it was here or on d-d.

[Special Ed's R/T - Yaaaay]

pretty sure I have one of those Dave

[bad360rt]

pretty sure I have one of those Dave

Cool, I'll take it off your hands if you don't want it.