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The Winters Chrysler TorqueFlite 904 / 999 SideWinder Gated Shifter provides positive, repeatable gear selection for Jeeps, rock crawlers, off-road buggies, race vehicles, street rods, and custom builds using Chrysler TorqueFlite 904 or 999 automatic transmissions. Instead of relying on spring-loaded lockout levers, the SideWinder uses a stepped steel gate and mechanical guard system to guide the shift handle through each transmission position.
The Reverse position is protected by an offset section of the gate that requires deliberate movement before the handle can enter Reverse, helping reduce the chance of an accidental gear selection during aggressive driving or high-vibration off-road use. Each shifter arrives fully assembled in its own console and includes a 5-foot shifter cable and transmission linkage hardware for installation.
Includes:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winters Performance Products |
| Product Type | Automatic Transmission Gated Shifter |
| Shifter Series | SideWinder |
| Transmission Compatibility | Chrysler TorqueFlite 904 / 999 / TF-6 |
| Shift Mechanism | Mechanical Stepped-Gate Design |
| Reverse Protection | Offset Mechanical Safety Gate |
| Console | Included |
| Cable Length | 5 Feet |
| Transmission Linkage | Included |
| Assembly | Ships Fully Assembled |
Compatible Transmissions:
Common Applications:
Installation Notes:
For custom installations, the Wide Open Design No-Console Winters Shifter Mount provides a rigid, pre-drilled mounting foundation for the SideWinder housing.
The stepped steel gate physically guides the shift handle through the transmission positions. Defined paths and stops help the driver make deliberate, repeatable shifts instead of relying on spring-loaded lockout mechanisms.
Reverse is positioned behind an offset section of the gate. The driver must intentionally move the shift handle through that offset before entering Reverse, helping prevent a direct accidental shift from a forward gear into Reverse.
The correct gate depends on the valve body and shift pattern inside the transmission. A conventional automatic TorqueFlite 904 or 999 uses the appropriate standard shift pattern, while a transmission equipped with a reverse-manual valve body requires the matching reverse-pattern gate.
They are part of the same small-case TorqueFlite transmission family and share many design characteristics, but they are not identical. Always confirm the actual transmission and valve-body configuration before selecting the shifter gate and linkage.
The included cable works for many front-engine Jeeps, street vehicles, and compact custom builds. Rear-engine layouts, stretched chassis, or installations requiring complex routing may require a longer cable.
Yes. Because the SideWinder operates through a flexible push-pull cable, the shifter can be positioned to suit many custom cockpit layouts. The mounting structure should remain rigid so the shifter housing does not move during aggressive gear changes.
Place both the transmission selector and the SideWinder shifter in Neutral before making the final cable adjustment. Once adjusted, move the shifter through the complete gear range and verify that each shifter position fully engages the corresponding transmission position without binding or excessive cable tension.
