1990 C1500 4L80E Gear Selector Linkage

[Big-Sexy907]

What parts too long, the arm fron the frame that crosses over to the tranny? If so, shouldn't be too hard to cut a bit out and weld it back together. I got lucky with my 6L80; the linkage from my '92 works just fine.

That's correct, the linkage that goes from the frame to the transmission is about a inch too long. I was thinking about shortening the rod, and seeing how that goes.

[Nak]

Before you shorten the rod, check and see if it is clear of the front driveshaft. If the 4L80 shifting shaft is at all lower than what you had you may get interference between the shift rod and the driveshaft. At least on mine, "Park" is where it's closest to the driveshaft. If that's the case you may need to make bigger modifications to the rod than just shortening it. Might as well do it all at once if you need to... Mine actually taps the driveshaft when I go into park. If the 6L80 shifting shaft was at all lower--even an 1/8"-- I'd have to mod the rod.

[Big-Sexy907]

Before you shorten the rod, check and see if it is clear of the front driveshaft. If the 4L80 shifting shaft is at all lower than what you had you may get interference between the shift rod and the driveshaft. At least on mine, "Park" is where it's closest to the driveshaft. If that's the case you may need to make bigger modifications to the rod than just shortening it. Might as well do it all at once if you need to... Mine actually taps the driveshaft when I go into park. If the 6L80 shifting shaft was at all lower--even an 1/8"-- I'd have to mod the rod.

No worries about a front shaft, its going into a 2wd C1500.