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| JRust |
 Jun 18 2015, 11:03 AM
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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) 
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| Chris914n6 |
Jun 18 2015, 04:07 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,528 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
7" or 84" would be a standard size. Might be worth the effort to make that fit.
I've been in this long enough to avoid custom whenever possible, too many hassles. |
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| JRust |
Jun 18 2015, 04:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jun 18 2015, 03:07 PM)  7" or 84" would be a standard size. Might be worth the effort to make that fit. I've been in this long enough to avoid custom whenever possible, too many hassles. 7" will work & I would gladly take that. Just what I am seeing is 6ft. Where did you get your 7ft Chris? |
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