Wobbly Gear Shifter

[johnnyd2723]

So my new Runner's gear shifter has a lot of play from left to right, real sloppy. I looked underneath and it's pretty straight forward so I don't see where this play is coming from other than through the floor board. I know it couldn't have been this way from the factory so I'm wondering what's the deal? Obviously I'm missing something. Also there is some play too from front to rear on the lever but seems to be more a bit "normal" but MAYBE a little toward the sloppy side.

Any idea's?

Thx

 

[85toy4runner]

you could try a new shifter lever seat and bushing

https://www.google.com/search?q=shi...at+and+bushing&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/shift-lever-seat-replacement-18543.html

 

[johnnyd2723]

you could try a new shifter lever seat and bushing

https://www.google.com/search?q=shi...at+and+bushing&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/shift-lever-seat-replacement-18543.html

I bet that's it. Thanks for the reply :cheers:

 

[Beanzermin]

I replaced the shifter seat on mine and it made the shifter feel like a brand new car.

 

[johnnyd2723]

Then again maybe not. Looks like those kits are for standard shift. I wasn't very clear in my post, mines an auto.

 

[Splicer]

I have a 95 model with the same problem. I read some where there are some bushings for the automatic shift lever that can be replaced that you can get from the dealer for cheap.
Auto Trans Shifter is Loose.. - YotaTech Forums

 

[GuyHUey]

I have a 95 model with the same problem. I read some where there are some bushings for the automatic shift lever that can be replaced that you can get from the dealer for cheap.
Auto Trans Shifter is Loose.. - YotaTech Forums

I did mine on an automatic. The bushings were really cheap, two little blue bushings. I want to say it was 10 bucks for the parts. The job itself is a pain in the ass. Takes a lot to remove the shifter.

GH

 

[johnnyd2723]

I did this repair today and the shifter is like new, nice and tight. However I do seem to have a problem. When I put the gear selector handle back on it seems to hold the "secondary" shifter spring down a little to far which kicks in the safety switch not allowing the key to come out of the ignition or shift correctly. If I unscrew and pull the shifter handle up about 1/4" (off the "secondary" or the other spring on the main shifter) the main spring pops up and then I can turn key off. It's like the shift handle is holding down the white spring(see pic) I've had to walk away from it because I am totally frustrated at this point. What the heck am I missing here?

 

[astynx]

Try turning the white piece 180 degrees. You might not have the white piece exactly configured in its original position

 

[johnnyd2723]

Try turning the white piece 180 degrees. You might not have the white piece exactly configured in its original position

Yeah, tried that and that's not it. Thanks though.

It worked before so obviously I did something wrong. Going to tear it apart again and see what I can see.

 

[Frank Rizzo]

really glad i saw this thread, just bought a 1st gen and i noticed the shifter was REALLY sloppy. got the part numbers above and we had them in stock at my shop! just did the repair now and WOW what a difference! feels like a brand new transmission! the shifter seat was COMPLETELY gone lol! also the bushing was pretty shot too. its such a joy to shift now :thumb3:

 

[johnnyd2723]

really glad i saw this thread, just bought a 1st gen and i noticed the shifter was REALLY sloppy. got the part numbers above and we had them in stock at my shop! just did the repair now and WOW what a difference! feels like a brand new transmission! the shifter seat was COMPLETELY gone lol! also the bushing was pretty shot too. its such a joy to shift now :thumb3:

Yeah, mine where completely gone too.

 

[Hyde802]

For reference sake, If it was an standard, best to use marlins kit.

Heavy Duty Shifter Seat, Forward Shift | Marlin Crawler, Inc.