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Installing New Shift Knob

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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I purchased a pool ball shift knob for my 2011 JKU, and was told that it doesn't thread on. If this is the case, what is the best way to secure the new shift knob. Any ideas would be great.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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When I made my own pool ball shifter knob... I just put electrical tape on the stock shifter shaft (manual) and wedged the ball on there. It worked really well. If it twists and moves, just pull it off and add more tape.

I run the stock knob now and I am thinking about getting a hurst T-Handle and just using the electrical tape thing again. Some people use JB-Weld, but I wouldn't recommend it, since it would be permanently stuck on there.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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The guy that made my ball drill two holes so i looks an oval. I could slide it down and just twist it has hard as I can. It has moved for about 7 months... Did you get it of a guy on jeep forum
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Yes I bought it from Phillies4752, but can't remember they are on this forum or another.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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O think he is on wrangler forum
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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I have a Hurst T-handle and I also used the electrical tape method. I need to pull it off and retape it tho cuz it's starting to move around
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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how about just drilling a hole partially into the ball and jbwelding in a nut that matches the threads of the shifter? it must be a common thread and you can probably get a nut from the hardware store for 50cents. This way you can take it on and off if needed and it wont come loose.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by transitdynamics
how about just drilling a hole partially into the ball and jbwelding in a nut that matches the threads of the shifter? it must be a common thread and you can probably get a nut from the hardware store for 50cents. This way you can take it on and off if needed and it wont come loose.
There are no threads on the shifter
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Took my shifter handle out had a treaded bolt welded on the end, put on my T-handle and used a shop brake to rebend mine.
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