Column shifter conversion

[MooTwoo]

I consider myself a absolute hater on floor shifters, always have. Always will. Is there any good way to convert one of these rangers to a column shifter? If im correct the shifter is all electric and dosent have a physical interface with the trans, correct? If anyone has any info please let me know!!

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[JohnnyO]

I doubt it. Get an F-150.
The only thing I can think of is to get a street rod column from Ididit and see if you can make it work.
But that would be way more effort and expense than it's worth if it's even possible, plus you'll lose the airbag which isn't a good idea.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Or……

 

[got3fords]

I would call the Ranger more of a console shifter than a floor shifter.

 

[NotBudule2]

Last time I had a Ford with a colum shifter, it was a manual ...

 

[RangerBill]

I consider myself a absolute hater on floor shifters, always have. Always will. Is there any good way to convert one of these rangers to a column shifter? If im correct the shifter is all electric and dosent have a physical interface with the trans, correct? If anyone has any info please let me know!!

The Ranger shifter does use a cable to the transmission.

 

[TJC]

The Ranger shifter does use a cable to the transmission.

This makes me even more confused (but don't mind me... I stay perpetually confused).

If the shifter is cable driven. You'd think the shift indicator would be much easier to mechanically move on the console rather than the dash. Please enlighten me.

 

[Grumpaw]

I consider myself a absolute hater on floor shifters, always have. Always will. Is there any good way to convert one of these rangers to a column shifter? If im correct the shifter is all electric and dosent have a physical interface with the trans, correct? If anyone has any info please let me know!!

Just what is wrong with floor shifters ????
NUTHIN !!!!!!!

 

[RangerBill]

This makes me even more confused (but don't mind me... I stay perpetually confused).

If the shifter is cable driven. You'd think the shift indicator would be much easier to mechanically move on the console rather then the dash. Please enlighten me.

The dash indicator is led illuminated, no mechanical connections.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Just what is wrong with floor shifters ????
NUTHIN !!!!!!!

Cool, classic Rat Fink with the 4 speed and the 8 ball shift knob.

 

[Joeiconic]

Column shifters sure allow for a roomier cab. Not sure why floor shifters won out.

 

[got3fords]

Column shifters sure allow for a roomier cab. Not sure why floor shifters won out.

On old trucks with the transfer case shifter, it wouldn't matter.

 

[Rtball]

Last time I had a Ford with a colum shifter, it was a manual ...

I had an F-250 (2013) with a column shifter. Many times it was preferred due to cleaning up the large area of the console top. More room to place "Things." I think it was the result of options on the truck. It was a lot truck so not my fault! I didn't order it.

 

[TJC]

The dash indicator is led illuminated, no mechanical connections.

And the one built into the shifter. Mechanical?

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

This is a fun thought discussion and all but I'm always perplexed by folks like you, Nathan, where you seem to have invested quite a bit of money into a product you hate, and are seeking to invest quite a bit more money in modifying said product to your tastes - when there are other products on the market that meet your needs.

The GMC Sierra 1500 can be bought brand new with a bench seat and a column shifter for $38k - my boss just got one. That center console in the photo folds up.

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