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Mar 1, 2011 | 05:05 AM

#11

Bundu

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I have concerns about installing a $600 electrical item under the truck where it is exposed to the elements, and it carries only a 1 year warranty. I have had enough experience with military vehicles to know that electrical, hydraulic and air actuated controls crap out at the least convenient time and that mechanical shifters keep on working. That's just my 2c, I believe in keeping things simple.

Mar 1, 2011 | 08:47 AM

#12

dcarr1971

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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA

Search you local pick-and-pulls for a D1 or just be patient and keep an eye on eBay. I got my D1 shifter for $65 (including the entire linkage and the cost of shipping) last August on eBay.

Feb 1, 2014 | 05:14 PM

#13

jalodge

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From: Charleston, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bundu

You can buy a 12V actuator for about $75, but then you need to build your own rig. I had bounced this idea off an engineer friend over some beer and a BBQ and we both came to the conclusion that a mechanical system would be better. This weekend I saw a simple cable and lever shifter mounted to the hump that seems to be easy build. More beer and BBQ to follow....

I was looking into building a similar thing. How involved would it be? Do I just need a custom mounting plate for an actuator and wire it to a switch?