For fun: Drake Billet Parts
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Arizona
For fun: Drake Billet Parts, show'em please!!!
So who got bit by the Drake bug, who has the most Drake Billet accessories? Show'em please! I bet someone has got all the pieces?
I admit I will be getting the shifter knobs myself...
I admit I will be getting the shifter knobs myself...
Last edited by chipmaker; Sep 19, 2010 at 06:45 AM.
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From: Florida
I've got most of their stuff. The knobs make a huge difference in the way the interior looks especially the one for the auto (stock one looks super cheep/lame)
Overall the quality of the Drake stuff is great, although I would avoid the bezels for the ebrake, and 4WD selector. No matter what I did they would not stay put.
The vent rings inspired me to paint most of the stock gauge panel black so the "rings" would stand out.
Overall the quality of the Drake stuff is great, although I would avoid the bezels for the ebrake, and 4WD selector. No matter what I did they would not stay put.
The vent rings inspired me to paint most of the stock gauge panel black so the "rings" would stand out.
JK Freak
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From: Ohio
I have the auto shift knob and t-case knob. The auto shift knob is easy to install, the t-case is a pain. But the quality is MUCH higher then the cheap factory plastic. They are both made from solid billet aluminum and use real rubber for the grip.
1) Using a pair of pliers wrapped in a thick cloth, pull down the bottom collar on the shifter to reveal the T20 torx screw. Remove screw but don't throw away. Slip off the knob. Replace knob with Drake part and reuse factory screw. Check to make sure everything is tight. Someone made a pictorial on how to do the shift knob: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ght=shift+knob
2) For the t-case knob, you will need a large vice grip and a hammer/mallet and a flathead screw driver. Put Jeep in Neutral and shift t-case in to Neutral, set parking brake. Pry the diagram medallion off of the knob with the flat head screw driver where the medallion meets the rubber. Remove small clip with the screw driver. Lock vice grip around the knob and hit it with the hammer/mallet several times to remove it, but be careful. Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry the rubber grip off of the Drake knob to reveal a small screw. Loosen screw, don't have to remove. Place knob over shifter and tighten the screw and replace the rubber piece.
1) Using a pair of pliers wrapped in a thick cloth, pull down the bottom collar on the shifter to reveal the T20 torx screw. Remove screw but don't throw away. Slip off the knob. Replace knob with Drake part and reuse factory screw. Check to make sure everything is tight. Someone made a pictorial on how to do the shift knob: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ght=shift+knob
2) For the t-case knob, you will need a large vice grip and a hammer/mallet and a flathead screw driver. Put Jeep in Neutral and shift t-case in to Neutral, set parking brake. Pry the diagram medallion off of the knob with the flat head screw driver where the medallion meets the rubber. Remove small clip with the screw driver. Lock vice grip around the knob and hit it with the hammer/mallet several times to remove it, but be careful. Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry the rubber grip off of the Drake knob to reveal a small screw. Loosen screw, don't have to remove. Place knob over shifter and tighten the screw and replace the rubber piece.