Column automatic shifting mechanism

[Redneckmudslinger]

Hi everyone I got a 88 gmc jimmy sierra classic and I was wondering how to take the automatic column mechanism out because I bought a b and m shifter kit and I wanna to replace it with that thanks if anyone has tips or anything it be a big help thanks

 

[82355]

Punch the pin out of the shifter, and remove the handle.

Martin

 

[sweetk30]

but you must lock the linkage up on the engine bay side or you will not get the key out .

easy to fab a little bracket out of flat metal . 1 hole to linkage were rod use to be then 1 hole to the speedo cable bracket stud on the firewall.

I had a b&m unit in my first truck . it sucked quality wise and every time I wanted reverse or drive extra crap to get there . wished I had never done it in the end .

if you realy need a floor shifter go winters shifter old art/carr shifter brand http://www.wideopendesign.com/Product/97/Art-Carr-Winters-Shifter.aspx

why are you switching it out ?

 

[82355]

Yeah, the column shift is pretty much problem free.

Martin