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33OH
02-15-2009, 01:13 PM
First, here is the final product. 3.25" shorter shifter. I've had this weighted knob on it, or right now I'm using the stock shift knob.
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I took a grinder and cut below the threads.
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Then, I drilled out and slotted the Toyota 12mm adapter that came with the knob to be a snug fit onto the shaft.
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You screw on the shift knob (which takes A LOT of effort and blisters, trust me. It's a VERY snug fit.)
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(To use the stock shift knob, you have to drill it out to be a really tight fit, and hammer it on with a rubber mallet.)

And you're done. It's pretty simple, and the end product is a short shifter that you didn't have to pay any money for. I also have this coupled with an engine-bay short throw kit. :w00t:
Kioshi
02-15-2009, 01:54 PM
nice economic diy. I'm just scared to grind mines off, but i do want a short shifter like yours, easier on the hills for me here in the city.
33OH
02-15-2009, 01:55 PM
I just figured I could always re-weld whatever I grinded off. Then it wasn't as scary. :laugh:
PRYARISSS
02-24-2009, 01:11 AM
:coolpics: can you :help: me, where I can find the engine-bay short throw kit.
some pics would gonna :help:

thanks.
spookz
02-24-2009, 01:16 AM
That would be the NST short shifter.. =)
33OH
02-24-2009, 08:57 AM
:coolpics: can you :help: me, where I can find the engine-bay short throw kit.
some pics would gonna :help:

thanks.

NST short shifter or TRD short shifter, the NST one is cheaper and they both do the same thing, plus the NST one comes in different colors. :thumbsup:

Here is a link to the NST short shifter: http://shop.microimageonline.com/product.sc;jsessionid=0007B1E445DE12B9E1B7F4575B1E F1A2.qscstrfrnt01?categoryId=1&productId=3
id3379
02-24-2009, 01:02 PM
good idea, duno if i'll be grinding mine though :\
33OH
02-24-2009, 02:06 PM
I just figured I could always weld it if I messed it up. Or buy a new shifter shaft.