The entire VX Shifter product line are heavy-duty, precision floor-mounted shifters designed to give you complete manual control over your automatic transmission. They are commonly used in off-road, rock crawling, and performance applications where quick, direct gear selection is essential.
The VX Floor Shifter by RAD Designs is a heavy-duty, manually operated shifter designed primarily for controlling automatic transmissions like the AW4, 6R80, and A340. It allows precise, gear-specific manual shifting, addressing the limitations of stock shifters that often lack responsiveness, accuracy, or durability in demanding off-road conditions.
The VX Floor Shifter comes with a 5ft heavy duty shift cable, all the needed brackets and hardware, extra stops of various lengths and mounting brackets for the shifter.
Gate patterns can be fwd, rev, direct to reverse from fwd gears.
Key Benefits and Features of the VX Floor Shifter:
1: Direct Gear Control:
The VX shifter bypasses the stock automatic shifter, allowing for precise selection of any gear without the lag or limitations of the factory shift gate. This is particularly useful in situations where quick shifts between forward and reverse (like rock crawling or tight trail navigation) are necessary.
2: Quick Reverse/First Shifts:
One of the major pain points in off-road scenarios is the delay when shifting from Drive to Reverse. The VX shifter allows you to slam directly from 1st to Reverse, making recovery or repositioning much faster.
3: Improved Reliability:
Factory shifters often wear out or break in extreme environments. The VX shifter is designed to handle tough conditions, ensuring consistent performance over time.
4: Simplified Gear Locking (Manual Control):
With the VX shifter, you can manually hold gears, preventing unwanted upshifts during steep climbs or descents. This eliminates the need for unreliable factory override switches.
Compare the VX Shifter Series:
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| Feature/Category | VX Floor Shifter | VX Control Kit Shifter | VX TAP Shifter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Type | Mechanical (gear-by-gear manual shift) | Mechanical + Electronic (solenoid control) | Electronic (tap up/down to shift) |
| Shifting Method | Manual via shift lever | Manual via shift lever + solenoid control | Tap-based (button or paddle-style) |
| Transmission Type | Traditional automatics (AW4, A340, 4L60) | Traditional automatics (AW4, A340, 4L60) | Electronically controlled autos (6R80, 8HP) |
| Bypasses TCU? | Yes (direct mechanical control) | Yes (solenoid bypass) | No (works alongside TCU) |
| Gear Holding | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1st to Reverse Quick Shift | Yes | Yes | No |
| Installation Complexity | Simple (bolt-on) | Moderate (mechanical + solenoid wiring) | Moderate (tap into solenoid or TCU wiring) |
| Failsafe for TCU Issues | Yes (pure mechanical) | Yes (backup controller) | No (relies on TCU) |
| Manual/Auto Mode Switching | No (always manual) | Yes (manual or auto mode) | Yes |
| Best for Off-Road Use | Yes | Yes | Moderate |
| Best for Restomods/Swaps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision Control | High | Very High | High |
| Towing/Heavy Load Applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case Examples | AW4 in Jeep XJ for rock crawling | AW4 in XJ for dual-purpose driving | 6R80 in Bronco for street or restomod |
| Compatible Transmissions | AW4, A340, 4L60, 4L80, TF727 | AW4, A340, 4L60, 4L80, TF727 | 6R80, 8HP, 10R80 |
| Ideal Application | Rock crawling, off-road builds | Street and off-road hybrid use | Performance restomods and modern swaps |
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