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I have never really cared for the under seat Flag shifter that were standard with the 80s TF727/NP208 combo found in the J trucks and NP208 equiped Cherokees.
Awhile back, I thought about doing a conversion to the floor shifter that was standard on the 80s T176/NP208 and T18a/NP208 combos. But, it was just a thought until I recently discovered that I could not shift into low range with the new Procomp seats. The bottom of the seat stuck out just enough to keep the old Flag shifter from fully engaging into low range.
I put out a Wanted ad and Grimgaunt stepped up and sold me everything I needed to make the conversion.
Why AMC/Jeep didn't do this from the beginning is beyond me.
Anyhow, here are the pics from the conversion that I did today.
Before conversion with standard Flag shifter.
NP208 floor shift compatible tunnel cover in place while making measurements for the linkage.
Measurements completed. i next cut out the carper and padding for the shift lever.
With all linkage connected and rubber boot added, it looks good and works great with low range. The only thing needed is to fasten down a home made trim ring around the boot.
A different view.
Keep in mind that I still do not have a knob for the shift lever. So, if anyone out there has an OEM shift knob available, please let me know.
[ April 11, 2006, 08:08 AM: Message edited by: J10Mike ]
Awhile back, I thought about doing a conversion to the floor shifter that was standard on the 80s T176/NP208 and T18a/NP208 combos. But, it was just a thought until I recently discovered that I could not shift into low range with the new Procomp seats. The bottom of the seat stuck out just enough to keep the old Flag shifter from fully engaging into low range.
I put out a Wanted ad and Grimgaunt stepped up and sold me everything I needed to make the conversion.
Why AMC/Jeep didn't do this from the beginning is beyond me.
Anyhow, here are the pics from the conversion that I did today.
Before conversion with standard Flag shifter.
NP208 floor shift compatible tunnel cover in place while making measurements for the linkage.
Measurements completed. i next cut out the carper and padding for the shift lever.
With all linkage connected and rubber boot added, it looks good and works great with low range. The only thing needed is to fasten down a home made trim ring around the boot.
A different view.
Keep in mind that I still do not have a knob for the shift lever. So, if anyone out there has an OEM shift knob available, please let me know.
[ April 11, 2006, 08:08 AM: Message edited by: J10Mike ]
My flag shifter got a longer handle on it a few years ago after the 208 upgrade and just clears the Tuffy console. I like my cup & junk holders too much to do a stick conversion to my GW tho... 
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