1956 GMC Truck Performance Shifters

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Keep Your 1956 GMC Truck in Top Shape with a Quality Performance Shifter

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1956 GMC Truck, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Performance Shifter for your Truck. We currently carry a top Performance Shifter in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Performance Shifter or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1956 GMC Truck ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Ignition Products to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1956 GMC Truck running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1956 GMC Truck Performance Shifters

B & M – B & M Automatic Shifter – Pro Stick – Universal, 80706 (Part No.80706)

B & M Automatic Shifter - Pro Stick - Universal, 80706

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$459.99
The Original Pro Stick shifter delivers rock-solid performance, mixed with clean design cues and compact size. This is why you see so many Pro Stick shifters at the race track. We start off with a heavy duty steel base with a hardened steel gate plate, a reverse lockout feature that only requires one hand to operate, and complies with NHRA/IHRA safety rules. Then add the billet aluminum shift handle with classic white shift knob, lightweight aluminum trigger and finish it off with a brushed aluminum cover with quick release pins, and you end up with one good looking bullet-proof race shifter. Optional Forward and Reverse shift pattern gate plates are available for most popular 2, 3 and 4-speed transmissions. This model Pro Stick comes out of the box ready for action for most popular 3-speed transmissions, includes a 5-foot Super Duty shift cable, brackets, levers, hardware and detailed instructions for an easy installation. Be sure to check out the optional shift knobs including the one with a 12-volt momentary switch along with all the other accessories we offer located in the Shifter Accessories section. Notes: AOD requires installation kit #40496, AODE & 4R70W requires installation kit #40504, E40D & 4R100 requires installation kit #40505, 2004R & 700R4 require gate plate #80712, 4L60E – 4L85E equipped with PRNDL switch requires cable bracket kit #70499 and gate plate #80712. Overall Dimensions – 8.25L x 2.92W x 9.25H
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B & M – B & M Automatic Shifter – Hammer – Universal, 80885 (Part No.80885)

B & M Automatic Shifter - Hammer - Universal, 80885

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$399.99
The Hammer shifter may just be the most comfortable and versatile shifter available. The unique design of the shift handle easily fits all sizes of hands providing the appropriate wrist angle and feel when shifting. The multi-position lockout trigger is spoon-shaped for easy operation in a multitude of grip positions and controls the reverse lockout feature, meeting NHRA/IHRA safety rules. Also features a smooth positive ratchet action, which only allows you to shift one gear at a time, so you’ll never have to worry about missing a gear from over-shifting. Other safety features include a backup light switch, neutral safety switch and illuminated gear position indicator. The result is a shifter that is perfect for all new generation vehicles and street rods where style is not just form, but function. Includes all necessary hardware, console, 5-foot shifter cable, brackets, shift arms and detailed instructions for an easy at home installation. This shifter comes with all necessary parts for use with three and four-speed automatic transmissions such as 1966 and later Chrysler Torqueflite A727, A904, A500, and A518 transmissions. Ford C4, C6 transmissions. GM models TH 200, TH250, TH350, TH400, 2004R, 700R4, 4L60, 4L60E – 4L85E without PRNDL switch transmissions. Notes: Ford AOD trans require installation kit #40496, AODE & 4R70W trans require installation kit #40504 and E40D & 4R100 trans require installation kit #40505. GM 4L60E – 4L85E transmissions with PRNDL switch requires optional lever kit #70499. Overall dimensions – 10L x 6.25W x 13.5H
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B & M – B & M Automatic Shifter – Unimatic – Universal, 80775 (Part No.80775)

B & M Automatic Shifter - Unimatic - Universal, 80775

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$299.99
A clean, manual-4-speed look with simple, durable detent function that uses your transmission’s factory gates. Ideal for column-to-floor conversions, it includes a boot, neutral safety switch, 5-ft performance cable, brackets, levers, and hardware for a straightforward install. While not a race ratchet, it’s tough, trouble-free, and backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
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B & M – B & M Automatic Shifter – Megashifter – Universal, 80690 (Part No.80690)

B & M Automatic Shifter - Megashifter - Universal, 80690

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$549.99
“An icon for a reason: the MegaShifter’s positive ratcheting action and reverse lockout deliver confident shifts and NHRA/IHRA compliance, wrapped in classic T-handle and accordion-boot style. Comes with a trim-to-fit console, 5-ft cable, brackets, levers, chrome top plate with lighted indicator, and everything needed for most Chrysler, Ford, and GM 3-/4-speed autos (additional kits may be required). Overall: 13″” L x 6.6″” W x 12.6″” H.”
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B & M – B & M Automatic Shifter – Megashifter – Light Truck, 80680 (Part No.80680)

B & M Automatic Shifter - Megashifter - Light Truck, 80680

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$561.99
“A taller (14.85″”) MegaShifter tailored for trucks and bench seats, combining positive ratcheting shifts that prevent over-shifting with an NHRA/IHRA-compliant reverse lockout. The package includes a trim-to-fit console, T-handle with accordion boot, 5-ft cable, brackets, levers, and a lighted gear indicator-plus compatibility across popular Chrysler, Ford, and GM 3-/4-speed autos (install kits may be required; see applications). Overall: 14.9″” L x 6.4″” W x 14.8″” H.”
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Most Popular Performance Shifter for 1956 GMC Trucks

Enhance your 1956 GMC Truck with this popular Performance Shifter we have in stock, for $561.99.

B & M – B & M Automatic Shifter – Megashifter – Light Truck, 80680 (Part No.80680)

B & M Automatic Shifter - Megashifter - Light Truck, 80680

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$561.99
“A taller (14.85″”) MegaShifter tailored for trucks and bench seats, combining positive ratcheting shifts that prevent over-shifting with an NHRA/IHRA-compliant reverse lockout. The package includes a trim-to-fit console, T-handle with accordion boot, 5-ft cable, brackets, levers, and a lighted gear indicator-plus compatibility across popular Chrysler, Ford, and GM 3-/4-speed autos (install kits may be required; see applications). Overall: 14.9″” L x 6.4″” W x 14.8″” H.”
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FAQs for 1956 GMC Truck Performance Shifters

What’s the price range for 1956 GMC Truck Performance Shifters?

We currently have just one Performance Shifters for the 1956 GMC Truck in stock: B & M Automatic Shifter – Megashifter – Light Truck, 80680 and it costs $561.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Shifters for other GMC Truck model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Shifters for 6 model years of GMC Trucks between 1953 and 1960. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Shifter purchases: 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1955, 1954, and 1953.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Shifters for any other 1956 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Performance Shifters for 11 other popular 1956 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1956 100 Performance Shifters, 1956 150 Performance Shifters, 1956 250 Performance Shifters, 1956 300 Performance Shifters, and 1956 370 Performance Shifters.

What types of Performance Shifters do you sell for my 1956 GMC Truck?

We currently have just 1 Performance Shifter in stock for a 1956 GMC Truck, and as of 8/2/26, it is a Performance Shifter.

Can I get help with 1956 GMC Truck Performance Shifter orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about GMC Performance Shifters and more.

What is your return policy for GMC Truck Performance Shifters?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC Truck Performance Shifters and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.