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 Control Kit Shifter by RAD Designs expands on the standard VX Floor Shifter by integrating an electronic control module. This kit allows for even more precise control over automatic transmissions like the AW4, A340, 6R80, and other electronically controlled units. It bridges the gap between manual control and the electronic aspects of modern transmissions.
If You Want Both Mechanical and Electronic Gear Control (AW4 or A340 in a dual-purpose build), the VX Control Kit Shifter gives you the best of both worlds – manual shift control and solenoid-based locking.
Many stock TCUs prioritize fuel efficiency and emissions over performance, leading to slow, unpredictable, or unwanted gear shifts.
The control kit overrides these automatic shifts, letting you manually select and hold gears.
The VX Control Kit 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 Control Kit Shifter:
1: Complete Transmission Control:
- The control kit lets you select and lock gears electronically or shift manually with the shifter. This dual-mode capability offers flexibility for both on-road and off-road driving.
2: Failsafe Backup for Transmission Control:
- If the factory TCU fails, the VX Shifter with Control Kit acts as a standalone transmission controller, ensuring your vehicle remains operational.
3: Simplified Transmission Swaps:
- For transmission swaps (like your AW4 or 6R80 projects), this kit allows easy integration, removing the need for complex TCU rewiring.
4: Improved Off-Road Capability:
- Holds gears reliably in low-speed rock crawling or high-speed desert runs, giving you confidence in demanding environments.
5: Quick 1st to Reverse Transitions:
- Ideal for off-roaders who need to quickly switch from forward to reverse without electronic interference or delay.
Compare the VX Shifter Series:
- The RADDEST Shifters for every application -
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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