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Custom shift cable options? |
JRust |
Jun 18 2015, 11:03 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay so at WCR one of my shifter cables broke. After looking at multiple local auto parts & shops. Nobody does it around here or had a suggestion of where to go. I literally only need the cable itself with the ends crimped on. I did get a quote of $145 from the company that made my cables originally. Twice the price they were 3 years ago I might add. This is for a complete new cable. Which I really don't need the whole thing. Oh yes & there is a 6-8 week wait for this custom cable. In general they just pissed me off & I don't want to order from them. Nor wait 2 months to get it. Of course if I had ordered it right after WCR I would have it. I've had a lot going on & it wasn't high on my priority list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
So I have some other cables from another setup. They are the same setup but about a foot shorter. So I would need to customize something in back to make it work. Is doable just not a 10 minute cable swap. Ideally I just want a place that can make the cable insert I need. Really doesn't seem like there is nobody more local that can do that. So hoping for some ideas to point me where to look. I thought maybe a tractor supply place? Attached thumbnail(s) |
andys |
Jun 18 2015, 05:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
I've used Control Cables Inc. http://www.controlcables.com/ in Santa Fe Springs, CA for many years. They'll make a custom cable to your specs by phone and a credit card; done in 3 days....Cheaper and faster than McMaster-Carr. And these guys know what they're talking about.
To minimize the chances of cable failure, make sure they are configured such that the end operates in as straight a condition as possible. I think the spec out at a total maximum misalignment at a 15 degree range, but I've found the less the better. I figure you already know this, but just thought I'd make mention since I've seen lots of guys fab some pretty cock-eyed stuff. Andys Andys |
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Jun 18 2015, 10:44 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I've used Control Cables Inc. http://www.controlcables.com/ in Santa Fe Springs, CA for many years. They'll make a custom cable to your specs by phone and a credit card; done in 3 days....Cheaper and faster than McMaster-Carr. And these guys know what they're talking about. To minimize the chances of cable failure, make sure they are configured such that the end operates in as straight a condition as possible. I think the spec out at a total maximum misalignment at a 15 degree range, but I've found the less the better. I figure you already know this, but just thought I'd make mention since I've seen lots of guys fab some pretty cock-eyed stuff. Andys Andys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Yep, stellar customer service. I called armed with measurements, confessed that I didn't know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) from Apple Butter and the guy I spoke with had me lined out in 2 minutes. They even offered some tips about diameter choices. Would definitely use them again, Jaime. |
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