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 TAP Shifter allows drivers to manually select gears by tapping a button or toggle switch, mimicking the paddle shifters or manual mode found in newer vehicles.
It integrates with the transmission’s electronic control system, enabling manual gear control without fully bypassing the TCU.
The VX TAP 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 TAP Shifter:
1: Manual Gear Control Without Full TCU Bypass:
- The VX Tap Shifter allows manual shifts without disabling the entire TCU – providing flexibility between manual and automatic modes.
2: Improved Off-Road and Towing Performance:
- Locking into 1st or 2nd gear when crawling over rocks or towing up steep grades prevents damaging gear changes and provides better torque delivery.
3: Seamless Integration:
- The VX Tap Shifter plugs into the transmission's shift solenoid harness or directly interfaces with the TCU. It’s compact and easy to mount near the steering wheel or center console for quick access.
4: Perfect for Restomods and Custom Builds:
- For swaps like the 6R80 in your 1976 Bronco, it eliminates the need for a bulky column shifter or floor-mounted lever, keeping the interior clean while providing modern shift control.
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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