FJ Cruiser shift knob - No cutting or trimming! - Toyota 4Runner Forum

emmantik · 11-02-2019, 10:38 PM

Instead of trimming the shaft or taking off the bottom piece of the shift knob, I simply inserted a socket set screw into the shift knob prior to install. It gives just enough space to clear the side of bezel/console when shifting out of park. I used socket set screws, metric M8 x 1.25 x 10mm purchased from our local hardware store. Cost under $2.00 for 2pcs. (only 1 required for this mod, allen keys not included).

zonzin · 11-10-2019, 12:09 AM

I just recieved my FJ shift knob and installed without spagers or cutting and do not see an issue with the fit or clearance. It's gtg as is. Am I missing something?

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emmantik · 11-10-2019, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zonzin

I just recieved my FJ shift knob and installed without spagers or cutting and do not see an issue with the fit or clearance. It's gtg as is. Am I missing something?

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The issue is when you shift out of park. The bottom of the shift knob hits/rubs against the bezel/console.

zonzin · 11-10-2019, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by emmantik

The issue is when you shift out of park. The bottom of the shift knob hits/rubs against the bezel/console.

Hmm,, I have about 1 mm of clearance.

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emmantik · 11-10-2019, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zonzin

Hmm,, I have about 1 mm of clearance.

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Nice! You seem to be the exception as there are posts about having to trim the shaft and or removing the bottom piece to prevent hitting the console.

NW.OH.T4R · 11-11-2019, 08:35 AM

I went with a 6mm set screw. I’m guessing anything longer than 3mm would suffice.
Thanks @emmantik

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bane · 11-11-2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zonzin

I just recieved my FJ shift knob and installed without spagers or cutting and do not see an issue with the fit or clearance. It's gtg as is. Am I missing something?

Same here. I just threaded it on, no spacer no cutting needed.

zw470 · 11-11-2019, 12:57 PM

Mine fit with no modifications. Just unscrewed the old knob and rescrewed the new knob.

zonzin · 11-13-2019, 12:51 AM

It's definitely cooler looking and just the right height to rest my hand on from the center console while driving.

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adrummingdude · 11-13-2019, 01:39 AM

I've thought about getting one of these, even though my Pro came with a TRD shift knob...which is quite homely. Really, if the TRD is the "fancy" one I'd hate to see the regular. It looks like it'd be more at home in a Sienna minivan.

PaulB-2006 T4R · 11-13-2019, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by adrummingdude

I've thought about getting one of these, even though my Pro came with a TRD shift knob...which is quite homely. Really, if the TRD is the "fancy" one I'd hate to see the regular. It looks like it'd be more at home in a Sienna minivan.

If you do take off the TRD shift knob you will lose HPs.

If you get a FJC shift knob, there are enough people out there to buy your TRD shifter you could make enough to buy beer!

BTW I had to my FJC shift knob, I used a mitre saw and still have not found the shrapnel after it shot off the blade.