Shifter stock size?
#1
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Olds alberta
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Shifter stock size?
Hey so i want to do something a bit different, ive seen ppl put grenades and other random objects as shift knobs. I want to use this i know ill have to do some modding but can anyone tell me the size of the diameter of the shift stock? Also what is on the top once you remove the stock knob? Can you thread the stock if it doesn't have threads for thread on knobs allready?
#2
JK Jedi
The factory knob is just pressed on, most aftermarket knobs use a set screw to secure it to the shaft. Put a big crescent wrench under the knob and hit up on it with a hammer and it will pop off. Be careful not to hit yourself in the face.
#3
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Olds alberta
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes i know thats how to get it off but this Budweiser shift mod i wanna do is 3/8 would that fit on or no? I know id need to find a way to secure it but i wanna see how big the shifter stock is first to give me an idea what im working with. Anyone else done anything like this?
#5
Shifter stock size?
If it's larger then 3/8" you could cut it flush after removing it and drill it to accept a 3/8" shaft
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Last edited by suprablaski; 04-24-2014 at 08:40 PM.
#6
JK Enthusiast
Stock shifter lever measurements
Hey so i want to do something a bit different, ive seen ppl put grenades and other random objects as shift knobs. I want to use this i know ill have to do some modding but can anyone tell me the size of the diameter of the shift stock? Also what is on the top once you remove the stock knob? Can you thread the stock if it doesn't have threads for thread on knobs allready?
Attachment 548099
Attachment 548099
Actual size is 0.580", about 37/64; closest to 9/16 or 0.5625". There are NO threads on the shaft, just a notch and a flat area to accomodate the standard POS knob. The T-case shift lever is the same design, but closer to 7/16 diameter with the same notch and flat area. Both knobs are press on, pop off style - and they are known to rattle.
Once you pull your stock knob and see the design, you will likely conclude that you do NOT want to modify your stick shift lever with threads. Rather, you might want to consider drilling out the new knob to slide onto the shift lever itself, and affix it to the shift lever with an allen head set screw. That would require you to drill a small diameter horizontal hole into the new knob and thread it for the set screw. The set screw would engage the notch on the shift lever. Makes it real easy to change your mind or your shift knob later too.
This is how Drake does it with their aluminum replacement knobs, and it works extremely well. Anything else is a PITA, imho.
Last edited by HankFard; 04-24-2014 at 09:26 PM.