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6 Speed Man trans Shift Knob replacement

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Toycan, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. Aug 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    Toycan

    Toycan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    trifecta tonneau, bed mat, husky liners, TRD shift knob, Kenwood NAV DVD Dbl Din syst, TRD wheel centre caps, aux backup lights
    anyone have one of those round billiard ball type TRD shift knobs on their truck and if so, is it the bomb as it were :)

    thanks
     
  2. Aug 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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    cotruckin

    cotruckin Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100 Lift with rear 1" blocks, ARE Z series topper with Yakima rack and Rola basket, some audio equipment, some more goodies
    I just got one a few weeks ago and I love it. It fits my hand way better and is just way more comfortable, the only thing is you have to teflon tape the threads before putting it on because it will rattle a bit. I know there is a guy on xr-underground that makes weighted and non weighted ball style knobs as well. They are a little more pricey, but you can get custom logos on them.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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    TANK

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    I have the TRD shift knob, I tightened mine down with the nut provided and haven't had issues with rattle yet. I'm happy with it.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    Forcritessake

    Forcritessake Well-Known Member

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    TRD Exhaust TRD Quickshifter TRD Skidplate Snuglid SL Tints all around
    I got the nob as included with the TRD quickshifter...and yes, its bomb ass
    [​IMG]
     
  5. Aug 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    stock, for now
    I just got that one also.Love it
     
  6. Aug 19, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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    nhgranite

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    one of the best things i did. never go back to stock.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2011 at 4:57 PM
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    dayNnite4

    dayNnite4 We can't stop here, this is bat country.

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    got a nice, leather wrapped trd shift knob. my hand kept slipping off the stock one going into second
     
  8. Aug 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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    mountainprimat2

    mountainprimat2 Well-Known Member

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    Came with the truck, one of the coolest accessories for sure
     
  9. Aug 19, 2011 at 5:39 PM
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    babyboi2284

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    ^^^the person mentioned makes awesome products. His name is "Coupe"...he is a member here also. I think he has some leftover 6speed shift knobs from previous GBs.

    These are some of the items I bought from him...

    Fuse box cover
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    TRD or AFE Stg 2 SI intake cover
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    My custom shift knob
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    My triple gauge radio bezel (I gotta get more gauges lol)
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  10. Aug 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM
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    Toycan

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    trifecta tonneau, bed mat, husky liners, TRD shift knob, Kenwood NAV DVD Dbl Din syst, TRD wheel centre caps, aux backup lights
    thanks for the input, ordering today

    cheers
     
  11. Aug 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM
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    babyboi2284

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    LS 6k projectors w/ white halos, 6k fogs, T-Rex Angry Lids, NST SSK, Coupe Shift Knob, BHLM, LFM, DLM, FLM, JL 500/1 amp, JL 10"w6v2, subX wanna be made by me, Magnaflow muffler, 5% tint, k&n drop in filter, Craven Speed Stubby, map light mod
  12. Aug 24, 2011 at 6:33 PM
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    Coupe

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    Lots baby!
    Thanks babyboi2284!
     
  13. Aug 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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    babyboi2284

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    LS 6k projectors w/ white halos, 6k fogs, T-Rex Angry Lids, NST SSK, Coupe Shift Knob, BHLM, LFM, DLM, FLM, JL 500/1 amp, JL 10"w6v2, subX wanna be made by me, Magnaflow muffler, 5% tint, k&n drop in filter, Craven Speed Stubby, map light mod
    No prob bro...just trying to spread the word so everyone can get an awesome product before they are extinct lol
     
  14. Aug 24, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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    Chris(NJ)

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    Mods are currently being changed .....
    I think I just saw someone selling one of these in the fs section.
     
  15. Nov 26, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    05tacom

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    Anyone have a stock 6 speed knob they want to sell?
     
  16. Nov 26, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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    dayNnite4

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    Bomb ass? Nice haha
     
  17. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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    ReddingtonTRD

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    Any way to secure the boot to the bottom of the knob?
     
  18. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:39 PM
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    tooter

    tooter play every day

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    Just the 5 speed...
    The same shortened stock shift lever with a 1960's style Hurst Cueball shift knob that was on my 1996 Tacoma for 17 years fit perfectly on my 2012. :)

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    No shift lever feels as good as a Cueball. :thumbsup:
     
    Last edited: Jul 6, 2013
  19. Jul 6, 2013 at 11:00 PM
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    cheeseit

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    I have this knob and I love the hell out of it. First thing I changed on my truck
     
  20. Jul 6, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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    ChiveOn

    ChiveOn City Slickin' Redneck, I wear a suit with a mullet

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    Nice! I've been tempted, how is thrice ball in the winter? I hate ice cold shifters!
     

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