Bowtie Brody's Namesake 96 454

[andy396]

Well I tried to do a quick and dirty replacement on the actuator, got one from NAPA only to realize it was the wrong one.

So I returned it, went to get the correct one only to find out there's not a single store within 30 miles that had it in stock. Guess I'll just cough up the 250 for the electric slug and harness from LMC.

The actuator and connector can be had for about $100 on RockAuto. You’ll still need to add a spacer in there, but it would save you over $100.

When I converted to the 2000 Powertrain the new style actuator came along for the ride. Way better than the thermal one. It’s still not instant like I wish it was. There’s like a 10 second delay or so.

I’d have to refer back to my thread to remember how long to make the spacer, but if you want to save some money I’d be happy to help figure it out with you.

 

[BNielsen]

The actuator and connector can be had for about $100 on RockAuto. You’ll still need to add a spacer in there, but it would save you over $100.

When I converted to the 2000 Powertrain the new style actuator came along for the ride. Way better than the thermal one. It’s still not instant like I wish it was. There’s like a 10 second delay or so.

I’d have to refer back to my thread to remember how long to make the spacer, but if you want to save some money I’d be happy to help figure it out with you.

I'll take a look at your thread and see if I can find it! I've got a 4.10 front diff with an Eaton E-locker lined up for my truck, so I've got some time to get it all figured out.
I had no idea Rock Auto had the harness and all, guess I should've looked around.

 

[Cokeman95]

I bought the retrofit harness and electric actuator on Amazon for $90. The spacer was included in the wiring harness.

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[andy396]

I bought the retrofit harness and electric actuator on Amazon for $90. The spacer was included in the wiring harness.

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Even better!

 

[Cokeman95]

Mine is a half ton so I don't know if there is a difference between the 2 but I definitely didnt pay 250. Lol

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[Mangonesailor]

Mine is a half ton so I don't know if there is a difference between the 2 but I definitely didnt pay 250. Lol

Rock auto shows 1500/2500/3500 are all the same.

Got a link to what.you bought? That'd save us all a lot of $$$

 

[Cokeman95]

Dorman 600-101 for the actuator
Dorman 600-600 for the adapter harness

Prices has went up since I bought mine in 2014. Both total up to 126 before tax and shipping now.



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[Mangonesailor]

You got tow/haul hooked up yet? I made some changes to my shift points for myself in towing mode. You might like them. Holds second a little longer and a forced downshift from 2nd to 1st was reduced to prevent overrev.

 

[BNielsen]

You got tow/haul hooked up yet? I made some changes to my shift points for myself in towing mode. You might like them. Holds second a little longer and a forced downshift from 2nd to 1st was reduced to prevent overrev.

I haven't yet; I've been dragging my feet on a lot of stuff with the truck, I still haven't been able to find an Astro tow/haul shifter and I hate the way the NBS one sits around the steering wheel

 

[BNielsen]

@andy396; here's a better shot of my wheels from the side

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