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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

As the title states, where can I get an OEM cable. Mine is currently broken. It is ONLY 6 months old & it broke. I have read that the one's from local parts stores are crap....ok it's true!!!

All the articles I have read say to buy an OEM cable, so....I went to my local GM/Chevy dealership yesterday & they told me that the OEM one has been discontinued & they can no longer get it.....WTF??

So instead of getting another one from Advance Auto or Oreilly's, where can you get a NEW OEM shifter cable from???
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

I can tell you that I found the last new factory cable that existed in a dealer in Guam. I checked with a contact at GM and he said that was the absolute last one. Stay away from the aftermarket crap from Dorman sold at auto part stores. You would do to find a used one that doesn't have a broken collar. Try contacting Stephen at Hawks.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

I purchased mine here, it was a while ago but he has always had many resources and parts that I have needed for my 87.

http://www.nookandtranny.com/
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

I just received one (used, OEM) from Hawk's. Looks to be in decent condition, cable travel feels ~smooth, oily, grimey and gritty on trans end. They're website shows they have another one on hand.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

I have one but have to double check the condition of it...pulled it when I did my T56 swap...
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

Thanks guys!!!
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

I checked mine and the casing is split so don't trust cable not to break, sorry man
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Re: 700R4 Shifter Cable-Where to buy???

Originally Posted by Ed1LE
I checked mine and the casing is split so don't trust cable not to break, sorry man
No worries, thanks for checking!
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