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Anyone have there shift linkage rod snap off?

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Old May 8, 2026 | 07:08 PM
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Has anyone had there shift linkage rod snap off? What was the cost to get it repaired?


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Old May 9, 2026 | 12:28 PM
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Has anyone had there shift linkage rod snap off? What was the cost to get it repaired?

I think CCN had talked about his 600k mile LS snapped all of a sudden as well
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Old May 13, 2026 | 10:21 AM
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Its easy to replace I will post a how to soon as I tackle it.
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i thought you could get away with just replacing the neutral safety switch, but it looks like that rod goes into the transmission.


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Old May 13, 2026 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by weldthedif
i thought you could get away with just replacing the neutral safety switch, but it looks like that rod goes into the transmission.

Yes sir involves taking the valve body and some other stuff out as well to get done but doesnt seem that difficult.
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