i gots a new mod idea

jbmobbs · Oct 20, 2011

ok so i was in my friends 1998 chevy z71 this mornin and he was stuck. all he had to do is push abutton to put it in 4x4. ok so i was thinkin i want to buy the 4x4 push button set up and acuator for it so i can get rid of the stick in the floor do yall think it would be hard to wire up?

txbass06 · Oct 20, 2011

I think it's a waste. Is pulling the lever back that big of an issue?

It won't be worth it IMO. Plus, it's just something else to fail eventually...

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jbmobbs · Oct 20, 2011

no its not an issue its just i want the consol there and not the stick lol

scoose · Oct 20, 2011

Practicality isn't always the first thought especially when you are modding something to make it better for you. Heck if we wer practical about our mods we wouldnt install projectors, HIDs, lift kits, subwoofers, wheels etc etc etc.

I say make it your own!!! :naughty:

Unfortunately, I can't provide any useful information on how to do it though :baby:

Badger · Oct 20, 2011

You would probably have to buy the actuator for the transfer case as well. Seems like more work than its worth but then again I just made an angled shifter so what do I know. Maybe there is a dodge already out with a push button? My durango is a stick.... Maybe a chrystler aspen is push button since its a fancy pants durango.

EJM05 · Oct 20, 2011

It would be cool for sure. Lol. I don't have a push button in my truck but I do have a little knob I turn like my headlights.

V-10 RAM · Oct 20, 2011

There is a lot more than a button to engage a transfer case. Fords & Chevys hasve actuators & motors to engage the transfer case on the T/C. On my Blazer when you push the button it sends a vacuum signal to the actuator then it sends a signal to the front end to lock it. This is a real basic illustration. This is also controlled by the computer.
It would be cheaper & easier to buy a GM with button 4x4. Or maybe adapt a GM T/C to your Dodge. Not trying to be a smart A$$ but research how the GM T/C operate.

wermbang · Oct 20, 2011

seems like a lot more work than its worth

ramhunter9 · Oct 20, 2011

Push button is for sissys . Besides more stuff to go wrong with electrical in the long run .

Man up and pull the dam shifter .Just my opinion

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Oct 21, 2011

Call me old fashioned but I like mechanical linkage better then elec BS.

HemiBabe · Oct 21, 2011

IMO, thats just one more thing to go wrong when you're stuck in the mud

rambob · Oct 21, 2011

ramhunter9 said:
Push button is for sissys . Besides more stuff to go wrong with electrical in the long run .

Man up and pull the dam shifter .Just my opinion

I stopped after this post....

that push button is a POS. a $75 POS when it breaks, and it does multiple times.

my second chevy 4wd I search high and low for one with a floor shifter.

its just not a well planned system.

WhiteExpress · Oct 21, 2011

ramhunter9 said:
Push button is for sissys . Besides more stuff to go wrong with electrical in the long run .

Man up and pull the dam shifter .Just my opinion

DING DING DING! I almost bought the cable actuator for the front diff too. Stupid vacuum crap!

jbmobbs · Oct 21, 2011

ramhunter9 said:
Push button is for sissys . Besides more stuff to go wrong with electrical in the long run .

Man up and pull the dam shifter .Just my opinion

WOAH!!!! yall are not listening to me my console goes over the dog house (where the shifter is) and it looks like crap with it being so damn short. unless yall know a way to extend the shifter cause when i put the body lift on it the shifter will go under the console where i cannot access it......be nice on your comments it was just an idea so far..damn

Badger · Oct 21, 2011

If you can weld you can build any shifter you want Hell you could even put a cupholder in it :crazy:

Captain McGillycutty · Oct 21, 2011

Electronics+water+mud= no workie workie.
Manual is so much better and reliable just saying. I convert many new Chevys over to a manual transfercase cause well the Chevys suck

HemiBabe · Oct 21, 2011

jbmobbs said:
it looks like crap with it being so damn short. unless yall know a way to extend the shifter

If you just want to extend the shifter, cut it and then weld a longer shaft to it and/or different shorter handle... that's what a friend did on his jeep

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jbmobbs · Oct 21, 2011

Captain McGillycutty said:
Electronics+water+mud= no workie workie.
Manual is so much better and reliable just saying. I convert many new Chevys over to a manual transfercase cause well the Chevys suck

lol as i have said before this truck sees no mud it is on the street or trails lol no deep mudd

BigH0ss · Oct 21, 2011

It's not a true 4x4 in IMO if there isn't a shifter on the floor.

quietpeen · Oct 21, 2011

BigH0ss said:
It's not a true 4x4 in IMO if there isn't a shifter on the floor.

woo hoo mine is still a true 4x4 even though i have the vacuum system for the 4x4 :birgits_tiredcoffee

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