Lower drivers floorboard?

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Sep 28, 2022 | 02:08 PM

#21

nevada72

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From: PNW

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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy

Extended front shift lever would be the way to go.

I installed the the floorboard extenders to move the floorboards "outwards" but I would never want to lower the floorboards.

I have adjusted my levers (front and rear) as low as possible to the floorboards that will allow enough travel to up or downshift.
I NEVER use the front lever to upshift.

When you move boards out, it's just as bad as down - they scrape earlier. It's especially bad if you use those spacers between the frame and the footboard support hardware. Then those bottom out and there isn't any forgiveness.

Sep 28, 2022 | 02:43 PM

#22

ve9aa

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From: Atlantic Canada, eh

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Originally Posted by RHPAW

Two more options...from both ends of extremism.
Convert to a tank shifter/foot clutch.
Buy a Hondamatic.

Harleymatic? ;-)

I much prefer a manual transmission. Both my other vehicles (cars) are "stick". I am not sure I could get used to an automatic of not. Not like I've never driven one, but I really like a standard a lot more.

Sep 28, 2022 | 03:01 PM

#23

RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

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Originally Posted by ve9aa

About two trucks ago, I got caught in a major traffic jam because of a snowstorm. By the time I got home, I couldn't feel my left foot, from holding the clutch down.
Last two trucks have been automatic trans.