Ford Toploader 4-Speed – Sequential Shifter Kit

US$1,699.00

Compact bolt-on sequential shifter kit for the Ford Toploader 4-speed, with the lever positioned towards the centre of the cabin.

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Ford Toploader 4-Speed Sequential Shifter

Convert your classic Ford Toploader 4-speed into a lightning-fast sequential gearbox. Engineered for precision and straight-line performance, this complete kit replaces your standard H-pattern with a direct push/pull operation, giving you reliable, miss-free shifting when it counts.

Fitment Warning

This shifter does not fit all Ford Toploaders. It is engineered specifically to mount to the C7OR-7A040-A tail housing. Please verify your tail housing casting number and compare it to the product photos before ordering.

This housing is typically found in the following 14-inch length (28 and 31 spline) applications:

  • 1967+ Fairlane, Cyclone (427, 428)
  • 1968–1969 Mustang (428, 429)
  • 1966–1968 Fairlane, Cyclone, Ranchero, Torino (289, 302, 390)
  • 1966–1969 Falcon (289, 302)
  • 1966–1969 Mustang, Cougar (390)

If you need help identifying your specific Toploader, we highly recommend this excellent external resource: David Kee Toploader Tail Housing ID Guide.


Performance Benefits & Shift Operation

This shifter utilizes a dedicated 1-2-3-4 pattern with a true neutral available between every gear, offering distinct advantages for drag racing and heavy track use:

  • Easy Roll-Outs: You can easily bump the shifter out of 4th gear directly into neutral to coast smoothly after a high-speed run.
  • Downshift Protection: The mechanism makes it physically impossible to accidentally drop into neutral when aggressively downshifting into 1st gear.
  • Independent Reverse Lever: To keep the primary sequential mechanism as robust, simple, and reliable as possible, reverse is selected using a dedicated secondary lever.
  • Short Throw Action: Fast, crisp gear changes with a tight 70mm (2.75″) throw.

Lever Options

Choose the ergonomic setup that best fits your transmission tunnel and seating position:

  • Straight Lever
  • Laid Back Lever

What’s Included in the Kit?

This is a comprehensive bolt-on kit. It includes the main shifter unit, all required shift arms, push rods, fitting components, and the shift knob.

Optional Upgrades

  • Digital Gear Indicator & Sensor: Want to see exactly what gear you are in? Add our 0-5V rotary position sensor and digital dash display to your setup.

Downloads & Instructions

Shipping and warranty

Unsure which kit suits your vehicle? Contact us with your vehicle and gearbox details and we will confirm fitment before you order.

  • Shipping: in-stock items are dispatched within 3 days of payment (up to 2 weeks during sale periods) and shipped worldwide by DHL Express from Brisbane, Australia. Shipping is calculated at checkout. International customers are responsible for import duties and local taxes.
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials, parts and assembly. Labour for installation or removal is not covered.
  • Support: written instructions and dimensioned drawings are on the Instructions and Technical Support page.

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