DIY kick down cable for Mopar automatic transmission!

DIY Mopar kick down cable with 30 bucks worth of Bicycle parts! Modeled after popular aftermarket cables for way more money!
I have bought cables from Lokar and others for the kick down linkage replacement on Mopar automatic transmissions in the past. With a little ingenuity and some spare parts you can make your own for a fraction of the price!
Watch till the end when I share what I might do differently next time!
Cley

[@moparnut6286]

Excellent idea bicycle brake cable is plenty strong in the application... Even the Lokar cable use adjusters with Allen bolt for set screws...this is why I collected so many transmissions in the 90s got a ton of levers to modify as I wish or need. Another thing bicycle parts are cheap cause I scrap them all the time!! Get them for free! You can by it all online search cable repair...great video man I really enjoyed it!

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks! Now that I did it once, I'll definitely do a better job of the next one. I kinda did it on a whim so I grabbed whatever parts I could in my small town.

[@gregtough9055]

Very good! Build over buy is my motto. A little time and the pride shines through.

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks!

[@johnwilburn]

Great tech and serious DIY! Thanks for making and sharing.

[@Mynextproject_74]

I appreciate it John!

[@toddselph5992]

That's a great idea! I've used those lokar cables before. They're nice but pricey. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Mynextproject_74]

It worked out really well! I used Lokar in the past too. This is just as good!

[@wildrosegarage4208]

Great video man! I always thought mopar kickdown was a poor design. Especially when changing from 2-4 barrel or intakes. If its not adjusted correct it will burn up the trans. I learnt this the hard way. I got a buddy with a 70 Cornet that will have to copy your design. Great video.
Nolan.

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks bud! It's nice cause the cable is universal and fixes that 2bbl to 4bbl issue.

[@dbc105]

Nice job. May try it myself with motorcycle cables.

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks! I am going to experiment with heavier cables too.

[@dbc105]

@@Mynextproject_74 I really like the way you did the cable ends, looks professional

[@MG-hg8cu]

very nice....maybe slip a piece of small shrink tubing on the cable down by the transmission kick down lever ...split the heat shrink tube and place up near the lead piece..then shrink it down,,,,@6:50 on your video

[@Mynextproject_74]

I did end up with heat shrink on both ends. Just to be safe! Thanks for watching!

[@madmodifier]

Nice work! FYI, summit sells a cable that is like the lokar but only $38 SUM-200034B

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks for the tip!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

I like the idea. I would like to see how it holds up with use.

[@Mynextproject_74]

It's very similar to the one I bought from Lokar. I have used that one for years!

[@BareRoseGarage]

Totally GREAT video my friend! Liked, Shared and Sending you all the support I can!
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[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks bud!

[@79asspin]

Very nice.

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks!

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

Good idea

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks bud!