So i got the idea to convert my Denali from column shift to floor/console shifter. After looking at a column from a 4.3 Stick shift Silverado, it looks like the columns are interchangeable. the wiring inside would need to be switched over but that's about it. The manual trans trucks weren't available with steering wheel controls. I also looked at the floor shifter from a Trailblazer SS. Doesn't look like to much work to mount it in the Denali. Just needs a mount made to bring it up a few inches higher than it is in the SS. The SS shifter cable also looks like it will be long enough to work. The overdrive button on the shifter handle can even be wired as the tow/haul bottom that's normally found on the column shift lever.
Thinking about swapping my 06 Denali xL from column to console shift
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Tonyrodz
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X2. Sounds like a great idea. I'd love to see how it turns out.
Grabbed this screenshot off the forums. This is the trans tunnel on the nbs Tahoe. Looks like it was meant to be there.
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01DenaliHiker
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I'm sub'd. Tickled my fancy. I'm definitely curious on how it'll turn out.
01DenaliHiker
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I literally spent an entire night googling because of your post. I'd be interested in seeing the SS shifter in your body style, but the best look I've seen with about eight hours of googling is a Silverado/Sierra rear entertainment console with a B&M megashifter 80680 protruding through the slot left of the cup holders with a modified boot. Removing the column shifter and splicing your wires together keep your P alert and indicator functional even with the floor shifter. Seemed like a easy enough job with patience to get the test fit right before snugging everything. Plus, slap shifters just make you happy.
...... You've inspired me to spend even more money now.
...... You've inspired me to spend even more money now.
Tonyrodz
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That looks sweet!I literally spent an entire night googling because of your post. I'd be interested in seeing the SS shifter in your body style, but the best look I've seen with about eight hours of googling is a Silverado/Sierra rear entertainment console with a B&M megashifter 80680 protruding through the slot left of the cup holders with a modified boot. Removing the column shifter and splicing your wires together keep your P alert and indicator functional even with the floor shifter. Seemed like a easy enough job with patience to get the test fit right before snugging everything. Plus, slap shifters just make you happy.
...... You've inspired me to spend even more money now.
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01DenaliHiker
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Never!!!!
That's not my fault most people would rather be lazy and let the transmission decide on which gear they should be in. I like to have as much control over my 3 ton bullet as I can.
Sure looks like the floor pan is separate, and probably easier to keep the same stamp for all of them, then to make a new one just to not have the area separated for the manual trans...
Also, I thought they did come in manual around the world. Wasn't a manual an option in South America or Mexico? Probably Africa too if they ever did it. The Silverado/sierra weren't assembled at the same places as the Tahoe/Yukon (AFAIK), but that doesn't mean the pans weren't stamped at the same place. Someone else might know easily, but I have no clue on the process, (just throwing stuff out there).
