Shift knob

SteveinAK · 07-30-2006, 01:05 AM

Who's switched out the shift knob with an aftermarket? Whats the options and how does the thing come off? I tried loosening it, twisting counter clockwise and it won't budge. Is the shaft threaded for regular aftermarket shift knobs? I hve found a few I like, but before I buy, I need to know...

***Towtug*** · 07-30-2006, 08:01 AM

I sould not tell you for sure without trying to take one apart myself but it will iether be a splined straight cut press on fit or it will screw on!!!

JOSH

Alt-Tab · 07-30-2006, 09:54 AM

I'm interested in finding out how the guys with the Eaton Fuller shifters did it. I had that idea well before I joined this forum and saw that other guys had already done it.

**BBRam** · 07-30-2006, 11:17 AM

I've seen something on this, I believe you pop off the center piece and unscrew the knob. I think it has a metric thread. I haven't done a search, but i'm sure there is a thread on here about it.

Dr. Evil · 07-31-2006, 12:58 AM

Carefully pry off the shift pattern with 2 small screwdrivers. Then you need a 15mm deep socket to get the knob off. Sorry, its late and I cant remember the thread but it is metric.

I remember seeing a hurst knob in a speed shop - it was from a newer mustang and had the same thread and shift pattern as the 6 speed (NV5600 that is).

monsterB · 07-31-2006, 02:04 AM

yep, pop the top and unbolt,

i am runnin' the hurst T-handle now and it's soooooo comfortable, shifts

with alot more ease, 1 finger from the side or 2 split down the middle,

or whatever, feels more positive when ingagin'.

i'll put some pics tommorrow.

SteveinAK · 07-31-2006, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the info!

Paul Bunyan's Ox · 07-31-2006, 02:44 PM

an aftermarket shifter too that was "bent" towards the driver I would mind one of those

Nuttymopar · 08-03-2006, 08:29 AM

I don't know if these would fit but I always like these.

http://www.flameball.com

You can get some that lite up at nite.

***AK RAM*** · 08-03-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Bunyan's Ox

an aftermarket shifter too that was "bent" towards the driver......

Tomeygun is making a kit that will let you use the SRT-10 shifter. He hasn't mentioned how the kits are coming along in a while. Check this thread: http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/sh...ad.php?p=64048

Here is a pic of his shifter in 1st gear:

This is in reverse:

Looks like it moves it over a good bit.

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Paul Bunyan's Ox · 08-03-2006, 10:35 AM

I have been quietly waiting for something to happen on this I would like a shifter bent towards the driver a bit but its not a "have to have" item so I dont make a big fuss about it. Its a someday item for me. Espeically if they are "floating" an MSRP of $200.00 plus bucks for that "special" handle.. Some sort of chip set up is higher on my wish list right now....
PBO

SKDodger · 08-03-2006, 11:27 AM

Hmmm, seems like it would be easier to Mod my own handle...Hmmm