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Old 09-13-2009, 06:15 PM
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Hey Guys,

This morning I installed a B&M Truck MegaShifter to the 4L60E in my '04 RCSB,

I really dig having the shifter on the floor, if not for any other reason than a place to rest my hand while driving.

It truly is an easy install, took a couple hours to finish despite taking it slow with a couple breaks.

I apologize for the quality of the pics, I didn't have my digital camera with me. But instead had my little digital video camera, so we are looking at video stills.

Mounting the shifter:
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I managed to get two of the shifter mounting bolts to go through the cab support, and it's very sturdy. I was a little concerned the thin sheet metal of the floor wouldn't make for sturdy mounting. But I'm happy to say there is no shake or loosness at all.

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The bracket used for the 700r4 works the same on the 60E
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I just simply pulled the column shift arm out, and left the assembly in place making sure it was in the park poisiton.

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I haven't relocated the tow/haul button. But I so rarely use it, if ever at all. There really isn't a hurry to get it mounted.

And there it is, a B&M ratchet shifter in a 2004 Silverado

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGoSAweWfGc

Cheers ~Mykk
Old 09-13-2009, 06:18 PM
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deffinantly different, but cool!
Old 09-13-2009, 07:39 PM
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would you be willing to swap complete columns? My 5speed truck one for your automatic one?

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That is a great looking setup! I originally saw this swap in an ss and the guy mounted it in his center console. Either way looks great. I was wondering if you could post up the part number? Thanks again
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i had one in my 454ss, i loved it. the shifter alone almost kept me from trading the truck because it was so fun. this makes me want a rcsb to put a megashifter in
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Originally Posted by 20002wdchevy
That is a great looking setup! I originally saw this swap in an ss and the guy mounted it in his center console. Either way looks great. I was wondering if you could post up the part number? Thanks again
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-80680/
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nice job man
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NO fair- you got yours to sit up higher than mine..



So you didn't have to re-wire for your "P" indicator cuz you left that part of the shifter in? In other words, did u get the "P" to work?

One more question...ISN'T IT FUUUNNNN!!!??
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I think his sits higher because it is the truck megashifter.
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I have a B&M composite X shifter.. i love it


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