Transmission selector cable

[Brian1133]

Hi, my 14 Tahoe 6 speed trans linkage cable came loose from the plastic grommet, if you will. So I went to the dealership and bought part 20787608, the lower shift cable part, and the parts guy tells me I need to buy the the upper, too. I told him I’ll just take the bottom for now. He made a comment as I was leaving telling me that he’ll see me later when I realize I need the upper part.
Anyone out there ever just do the bottom lower shift cable and has worked for them?
Thanks,
Brian

 

[Brian1133]

 

[89Suburban]

Hi, my 14 Tahoe 6 speed trans linkage cable came loose from the plastic grommet, if you will. So I went to the dealership and bought part 20787608, the lower shift cable part, and the parts guy tells me I need to buy the the upper, too. I told him I’ll just take the bottom for now. He made a comment as I was leaving telling me that he’ll see me later when I realize I need the upper part.
Anyone out there ever just do the bottom lower shift cable and has worked for them?
Thanks,
Brian

I would have turned right around and returned that part and got it elsewhere fk that smart @ss.

 

[Geotrash]

Hi, my 14 Tahoe 6 speed trans linkage cable came loose from the plastic grommet, if you will. So I went to the dealership and bought part 20787608, the lower shift cable part, and the parts guy tells me I need to buy the the upper, too. I told him I’ll just take the bottom for now. He made a comment as I was leaving telling me that he’ll see me later when I realize I need the upper part.
Anyone out there ever just do the bottom lower shift cable and has worked for them?
Thanks,
Brian

I used the Dorman linkage repair kit from AutoZone on mine and it's been fine ever since.

 

[Onlyone]

Unfortunately unless you’re going to modify the shift lever it’s the only way to buy it is the whole cable. You don’t need to buy the upper. I bought the lower cable and just swapped the little broken piece. Yes 35 bucks for a small plastic piece is a lot but it’s an easy quick fix.

 

[Brian1133]

I would have turned right around and returned that part and got it elsewhere fk that smart @ss.

yes, smart ass. I was going to tell him I bought it $30 cheaper online from the dealer website than the price he gave me yesterday over the phone. But just walked out.

 

[Brian1133]

I used the Dorman linkage repair kit from AutoZone on mine and it's been fine ever since.

I used the Dorman linkage repair kit from AutoZone on mine and it's been fine ever since.

I tried to make that kit work, it loosened at a drive thru and burnt my forearm on the exhaust attaching the cable. I’d show a pic but it’s nasty and got infected.

 

[Brian1133]

Unfortunately unless you’re going to modify the shift lever it’s the only way to buy it is the whole cable. You don’t need to buy the upper. I bought the lower cable and just swapped the little broken piece. Yes 35 bucks for a small plastic piece is a lot but it’s an easy quick fix.

How did you remove the plastic piece on the new linkage and installed it on the old one?

 

[Geotrash]

I tried to make that kit work, it loosened at a drive thru and burnt my forearm on the exhaust attaching the cable. I’d show a pic but it’s nasty and got infected.

Sorry to hear that, man. That sucks.

Dunno why the different experience, but the only way I know to make a permanent fix is to drill the shaft that the cable attaches to, and use a small cotter pin and washer to hold it on.

 

[89Suburban]

yes, smart ass. I was going to tell him I bought it $30 cheaper online from the dealer website than the price he gave me yesterday over the phone. But just walked out.

Good man karma works too I firmly believe in that.

 

[Doubeleive]

FITZALL T74498-1A $30 shipped in CA but ya it works been on there for a while now, I had already drilled it and put a cotter pin and washer so now it has both
THE DORMAN ONE SHOULD WORK AS WELL

 

[petethepug]

The cable end on my 6L80 had been re-repaired at least 3x. The inexpensive bushing fix wasn’t an option.

Our Indi used the same half cable you mentioned. Paid about the same price as you because, locally, nobody else had it. Works great, no need to pull the forward section out that’s not broken and a PITA to fish through.

Anyone out there ever just do the bottom lower shift cable and has worked for them?

 

[Onlyone]

How did you remove the plastic piece on the new linkage and installed it on the old one?

I warmed it up just a little with a heat gun, pulled it out and slid it in the old one. Literally took 2 minutes. Didn’t even jack the truck up.

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[lightflyer1]

Just did this on a 2013. Dorman part for $12. Just scooted under there and installed it. You have to make sure to get the part to snap in fully when inserting it into the cable and also when putting it back on the lever. If it pops off you didn't install it correctly. Didn't have to jack it up either. Maybe 5 minutes to do as I had to struggle a little to get it to clip in properly. When it did you know it as it made a distinct click when inserted properly.

 

[jared999]

I'm having the same problem with my 09 Tahoe. Bought the Gorman bushing kit from O'Reilly #14104. It does not hold the pull cable. The cable still pops off the lever nipple. I'm going to try #14073 next. It's a little different, has a snap ring.

 

[Brian1133]

I bought the bottom shifter cable last summer but I haven’t installed it yet. Picture hanging wire has been holding up till I tackle this. Btw, I tried those inserts and they didn’t work. I must have been doing something wrong.

 

[Doubeleive]

I'm having the same problem with my 08 Tahoe. Bought the Gorman bushing kit from O'Reilly. The cable still pops off the lever attached to the tranny. So is buying the lower cable my only option?

Fitzall, washer, cotter pin it's been like 3 years already

 

[Brian1133]

Fitzall, washer, cotter pin it's been like 3 years already View attachment 425404

I’m trying this, maybe’s I can sell my lower shift cable on Facebook!

 

[jared999]

OK, so 14104 was a complete waste of time and money. The bushing itself stays in the cable nice and firm and does not go anywhere but the hole is too big for the lever nipple and it pops off too easily.

I went with 14073. It fit fairly snug on the tranny lever. Not sure it's going to actually stay on there, though. The snap ring just keeps the cable from sliding off. I may put a few washers in there so that the cable stays closer to the base. The further away it gets from that (and closer to the snap ring) the more likely that plastic is going to either bend or pop off. Says its not meant for Tahoe but it's a temp solution that hopefully lasts me a week.

I've seen some better stuff online that I couldn't get today but I'm likely doing something different and more permanent when I get the stuff in the mail.

 

[jared999]

Fitzall, washer, cotter pin it's been like 3 years already

Yep, thanks! I did see the Fitzall #T74498-1A. Not sure if that is the one you used.

It looked the most promising of the bunch, but unfortunately it's not getting here until the 10th or so.

So you have to drill out the nipple on the shift lever?