Product Description
Take full command of your 5-speed Allison in 2001–2005 Kodiak/TopKick with the FLEECE FPE-TAPSHIFTER-KDTK. Enjoy true factory-style +/- gear selection at your fingertips—perfect for towing heavy, managing grades, daily driving, or weekend play. Plug-and-play harnessing, OE-quality connectors, and clean ergonomics deliver confidence and control in minutes.
Why choose the Fleece TapShifter
- Factory-like operation and styling with intuitive +/- buttons
- Plug-and-play install using OEM-quality connectors
- Improved control for towing, engine braking, and performance driving
- Built by Fleece Performance Engineering for durability and reliability
Fitment
Vehicles: 2001–2005 GM Kodiak / TopKick (medium-duty) equipped with the 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic transmission.
Transmission: Allison 1000 (5-speed)
Fuel types: Gas or Diesel medium-duty applications where equipped with 5-speed Allison
Cross-Reference / Related Fleece Items (CPP Diesel)
- FLEECE FPE-TAPSHIFTER12 (2001–2002 GM/Allison)
- FLEECE FPE-TAPSHIFTER35 (2003–2005 GM/Allison)
- FLEECE FPE-HAR-GM-NSBU-0104 (NSBU Pigtails 2001–2004)
- FLEECE FPE-HAR-GM-NSBU-0405 (NSBU Pigtail 2004.5–2005)
It adds steering-column +/- gear control so you can upshift and downshift a 5-speed Allison like later factory trucks—great for towing, grade control, and performance driving.
Is installation truly plug-and-play?
Yes. Fleece uses OEM-quality connectors for a clean, reversible install with no cutting. Typical installs can be completed with basic hand tools.
Will this work on pickups?
This KDTK model targets 2001–2005 GM medium-duty Kodiak/TopKick 5-speed Allison. For 2001–2005 pickup applications, see the related Fleece TapShifter SKUs above.
Does it affect transmission tuning?
No tuning is required for basic operation. It adds gear-selection control; transmission strategies remain otherwise unchanged.
Prop 65 information
California Proposition 65 warning applies; see the Specifications table below for details.
Specifications for FLEECE FPE-TAPSHIFTER-KDTK
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fleece Performance Engineering |
| Part Number | FPE-TAPSHIFTER-KDTK |
| UPC | 635909312185 |
| GTIN (14) | 00635909312185 |
| Compatibility | 2001–2005 GM Kodiak/TopKick with Allison 1000 (5-speed) |
| Cross Reference | FPE-TAPSHIFTER12; FPE-TAPSHIFTER35; FPE-HAR-GM-NSBU-0104; FPE-HAR-GM-NSBU-0405 |
| E-codes | Not applicable |
| Shipping Method | Standard ground (small parcel) |
| Package Dimensions / Weight | Not specified |
| Country of Origin | USA (as commonly listed) |
| Prop 65 | Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
