Shift Knob

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Well, I did a forum search and couldn't find anything on this. I am really sick of the huge bulky knob...thing... that us automatic 3rd gen owners have. They're ugly and I want to change it.

I saw a guy do it with his 2nd Gen and I was in shock at how good it looked... I want to do that.

Has anyone done this? Where can I get another shifter knob?

I would love to switch to a Lexus knob, something like this...

 

[004Gunner]

I would look into the 99+ 3rd gen shifters. They may be an easier swap but anything other than factory would probably be a pita with the o/d switch. Also I think your shifter has the lock depress on the side where as the newer third gens have it on the top. Just some things to consider. . .

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

That's kinda what I already have.... lol I have a 99...

No one else thinks it's too bulky? There's got to be other swappable alternatives...

 

[steezemcqueen]

4x4's and 4x2's are different. the 4x4's don't have a huge handle

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Personally I found the 4x4 one ugly...

I guess there is just no aftermarket alternative at all?

I guess it's just me who cares then... lol

 

[Sloan]

fabricate your own! you could be the first to do something and then show us

 

[JohnsD90]

I like your new shift knob, looks way better than the original!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I like your new shift knob, looks way better than the original!

Hehe yeah, agreed

 

[dtc81]

If you have access to a lathe you could easily turn a wooden one to thread onto the shift shaft. There isn't a button for ECT or anything on the stock knob itself right? Here's an example of a knob I turned for my 5spd....except I like the stock one better so I use that instead haha

 

[paddlenbike]

uh oh, looks like it's time for a 5-speed swap.

 

[BrianSD_42]

that us automatic 3rd gen owners have.

COB, I thought you had a 5-speed?

TheHulkBuild aka Amiening (spelling?) in CO has a custom shift knob. So does 4RunningDaily I believe.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Refer back to the original post date and you'll see why I posted this.

Time for 5 speed swap? Again?

eace:

 

[paddlenbike]

oh yea, someone bumped a really old post. I run the same TRD knob and it's fine. The URD short shifter is nice too, it's just a little crunchy getting it into 1st gear.

 

[the great him]

Refer back to the original post date and you'll see why I posted this.

Time for 5 speed swap? Again?

eace:

and you dont like that james!? :whipping2

id kill to have that in my runner, that looks sweet!

 

[Hepar]

Lol. I read the first post and was scratching my head. I was trying to picture your manual lever with the head of the auto. And also thinking why would he do that? Then I saw the date...

BTW, that sure seems like a lot of work to do just to change the knob... :lol:

 

[4Running Daily]

COB, I thought you had a 5-speed?

TheHulkBuild aka Amiening (spelling?) in CO has a custom shift knob. So does 4RunningDaily I believe.

You are correct sir.

I have a solid Walnut Shift knob that is probably the size of a fist. It is huge!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I've been thinking... it's time for a manual to auto swap. Ugh It's too hard switching gears. While I'm at it, I'll try out some self-castration. I mean, what's it all for, anyway?


:boink:

...2WD>4WD

 

[the great him]

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