{"product_id":"sierra-18-2604e-lower-shift-cable-kit-xtreme-replaces-mercury-815471t1-fits-mercruiser-bravo-sterndrive","title":"Sierra 18-2604E Lower Shift Cable Kit (Xtreme) - Replaces 815471T1 - MerCruiser Bravo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sierra 18-2604E is an Xtreme-series lower shift cable kit built for MerCruiser Bravo stern drives. It is a direct replacement for the Mercury Marine OEM part 815471T1, giving boat owners and marine technicians a reliable option for restoring proper shift linkage function between the control and the lower drive unit. This kit is designed to work with the Sierra 18-2145E shift cable, connecting the control-side shift mechanism to the Bravo drive so gear engagement stays accurate and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShift cables are a wear item on stern drive boats, and a worn or stretched cable can cause hard shifting, slipping out of gear, or failure to engage forward and reverse cleanly. Replacing the lower shift cable kit with a properly fitted, OEM-equivalent part like the 18-2604E restores the mechanical connection so the shifter, cable, and drive unit work together as designed. The kit weighs 1.6 pounds and is sold under the Sierra brand, a long-established supplier of MerCruiser-compatible replacement parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-2604E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Shift Cable Kit (Xtreme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces (OEM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 815471T1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Shift Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-2145E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e MerCruiser Bravo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 808282184476\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Bravo\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e815471T1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Sierra 18-2604E lower shift cable kit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-2604E Lower Shift Cable Kit (Xtreme) is designed for MerCruiser Bravo stern drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 18-2604E a direct replacement for the Mercury Marine 815471T1?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 18-2604E is built to replace Mercury Marine OEM part 815471T1 on MerCruiser Bravo drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 18-2604E work with a specific shift cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is designed to work with the Sierra 18-2145E shift cable to complete the lower shift linkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the 18-2604E shift cable kit weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-2604E Lower Shift Cable Kit weighs 1.6 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Sierra 18-2604E genuine Mercury Marine or aftermarket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a Sierra-brand aftermarket kit engineered as a direct equivalent to Mercury Marine OEM part 815471T1, not a Mercury-branded part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I need to replace a lower shift cable kit on a Bravo drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e A worn or stretched lower shift cable on a MerCruiser Bravo drive can cause hard shifting or failure to engage gear properly; the 18-2604E kit restores that connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat symptoms indicate I need the 18-2604E instead of just adjusting the existing cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e If the shift cable is stretched, frayed, or binding rather than simply out of adjustment, the Sierra 18-2604E kit replaces the worn cable rather than compensating for wear through adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 18-2604E part of Sierra's Xtreme product line?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 18-2604E is sold as part of Sierra's Xtreme lower shift cable kit lineup for MerCruiser Bravo applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the Sierra 18-2604E kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-2604E is the lower shift cable kit itself, engineered to pair with the Sierra 18-2145E shift cable for a complete MerCruiser Bravo shift linkage repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 18-2604E be used on drives other than MerCruiser Bravo?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-2604E lower shift cable kit is specified for MerCruiser Bravo stern drives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988107768027,"sku":"SIE-18-2604E","price":212.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/sie-18-2604e_lg__62096.1558121984.500.750.jpg?v=1785188039","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/sierra-18-2604e-lower-shift-cable-kit-xtreme-replaces-mercury-815471t1-fits-mercruiser-bravo-sterndrive","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}