Lokar Trouble

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  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    has anyone had any issues wth a lokar kickdown cable? [C4 transmission] the bottom lever on the lokar dosnt go on at the right angle, it wants to sit horizontal istead of at a downward angle like in the instructions.
     
  2. Joe Dirt

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    Id call there tech line , ive not been overly impressed with the few aod cables id bought from them for the same reason.

    What was wrong with the rod on yours?
     
  3. Racer_X

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    i have headers and the factory kickdown rod wont fit. I may just modify the kickdown lever on the cable and make it work
     
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    I had to mount the bracket on a different bolt than the instructions indicated. Can't remember for sure, but I might have disassembled the cable and turned the bracket to get it to line up right. If you need it, I can take a picture of the way mine ended up.
     
  5. Racer_X

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    that would help alot, the bracket that attaches to the kickdown shaft itself is the only thing giving me trouble
     
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    Weird. Mine went on with no trouble at all. Have you tried flipping the lever?
     
  7. Racer_X

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    yeah but it didnt seem to work that way (flipped it upside down), before i did my V8 swap my I6 kickdown rod pushed down on the original set up, im gonna keep playing with and see what i come up with. the cable kit is designed to pull instead of push
     
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    Lokar Kickdown Bracket

    Here it is.
     

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    I've got a Lokar cable on my AOD, very simple, not a bit of trouble out of it.

    Doesn't the kick down on a 6 cyl C4 work backwards from a V8 C4?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I've used lots of Lokar stuff, always works amazing.
     
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    What is the part number on that cable? I'm looking for one for my car. Thanks!!!
     
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    Mine worked fine also.
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I remember having to bend stuff.. Wish I knew if it works.
     
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    I got it working, had to mod it tho, I think my car is just wierd o_O
     

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