Speedometer cable extension

[cumminsranger4x4]

Hey guys,....New here. Last winter I built a 94 Ranger 4x4. I swapped the 3.0L V6 for a 3.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel.....You can follow my build thread on 4bt Swaps, another forum that I'm a member of....My build thread there is (4bt into 94 Ford Ranger 4x4)....Anyway, I used the M5R2 transmission. The speedometer cable on my Ranger plugs into the speedo drive housing perfectly,...the problem is it's about 6 or 8 inches too short!!! I have been unable to find an extension for it, and in the process of searching, I ran across this forum.....Can anyone help?

 

[Lil-Pony]

Maybe try an explorer or f150 or expedition speedo cable from the junkyards.

 

[cumminsranger4x4]

Thanks, I have kept that idea in the back of my mind, but I'd much rather just add an extension if it's possible....I know there are places that make custom speedo cables, but I was hoping that with all the swapping that goes on, someone would already be making these....I've seen a lot of extensions, just not one for my Ranger.

 

[Lil-Pony]

There probably is an extension cable out there I'm more of a go and scavenge it guy


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[cumminsranger4x4]

Well, I got tired of looking around for something pre-man, so I got me an old Ford speedo cable, chopped her up, and got busy on the lathe making my own adapters, and now I have a working speedo.....Should've done this 2 months ago I guess. Anyway, thanks for the help.