Short Throw 6spd shifter

HuskerTRD · 08-14-2007, 06:46 PM

Has anyone had any experience with the new TRD short throw shifter for the 6spd mannual? Or for that matter any other brand of short throw shifter available for the 6spd man. I have found the TRD shifter for $300 online and that seemed a little steep compared to other shifters I have bought in the past for other vehicles.

Banshee · 08-14-2007, 06:55 PM

I've heard quite a few good things about this one and you'll save about $150. Just follow the instructions to a "T"

Homer J · 08-15-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

I've heard quite a few good things about this one and you'll save about $150. Just follow the instructions to a "T"

Thats what I have in my truck, URD short shifter is a must for any 6-speed owner.

Teknishun · 08-23-2007, 01:07 PM

Will the TRD shifter void the warranty?

If the warranty is of no concern then how about the B&M? http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...cat=15&pid=373

Spyder327 · 08-23-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teknishun

Will the TRD shifter void the warranty?

If the warranty is of no concern then how about the B&M? http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...cat=15&pid=373

TRD parts are warrantied.

Any aftermarket one won't be, only if it is the part that caused a problem.

Teknishun · 08-23-2007, 02:09 PM

In that case and considering the problems I and many others are having with the transmissions in these trucks I wouldn't take the risk of installing a shifter other than the TRD. The dealership here tried everything in their power to not replace my transmission, an after market shifter would have given them too much ammunition.

Mudbug · 08-25-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teknishun

In that case and considering the problems I and many others are having with the transmissions in these trucks I wouldn't take the risk of installing a shifter other than the TRD. The dealership here tried everything in their power to not replace my transmission, an after market shifter would have given them too much ammunition.

Then just keep your stocker and swap it back when you take it in. It's not like a shortshifter is that labor intensive to install.

HuskerTRD · 09-01-2007, 07:23 AM

Well after doing some more research on the TRD and URD, I found many people having problems with the rubber piece located in the stock shifter that both of these Short Shifters utilize. It seems many people complain that this rubber piece wears out after approximately 1 year and shifts become increasingly sloppy, I even heard some people make reference to the shifter actually separating and becoming unusable! So I have decided to go with the B&M. I ordered it yesturday, so I cannot wait to get it installed. The B&M utilizes a completely new all 303 stainless steel shaft so there is no rubber bushing to wear out.

RockClimber · 09-02-2007, 08:08 PM

i have the URD short shift kit in my truck, and it uses the stock shifter with a couple extra parts to extend where the ball sits.

it works great, i love it

Teknishun · 09-04-2007, 07:13 AM

HuskerTRD, please let us know how you like the B&M. Some high res pictures would be much appreciated.

HuskerTRD · 09-05-2007, 06:01 AM

I received a notice that it shipped today. So I hope to get it installed this weekend. That should give me plenty of time to figure out how to post pictures on the forum

08-14-2007, 06:46 PM	#1
HuskerTRD Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2427 Location: Omaha, NE Age: 27 Posts: 7 '08 Dbl Cab 6spd TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6	Short Throw 6spd shifter Has anyone had any experience with the new TRD short throw shifter for the 6spd mannual? Or for that matter any other brand of short throw shifter available for the 6spd man. I have found the TRD shifter for $300 online and that seemed a little steep compared to other shifters I have bought in the past for other vehicles.

08-14-2007, 06:55 PM	#2
Banshee The one you are not! Joined: Sep 2006, #7 Location: Seattle'ish, WA Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,036 2003 White Xtracab TRD Auto 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 5VZ-FE Scangauge II Bilstein 5100's OME 880's Deckplate Mod.	I've heard quite a few good things about this one and you'll save about $150. Just follow the instructions to a "T" __________________ The 2 Rigs. 2008 FJC with Minor mods, ARB Bullbar with Warn M8000, cobra 75 WXST, Firestik 4', Bandi mount, ARB CKMA12, custom made rear cargo box. 2003 Tacoma. Xtracab, Auto, TRD, Bilstein 5100's, OME 880's Scangauge II, Deckplate mod. http://www.treadlightly.org/

08-23-2007, 01:07 PM	#4
Teknishun Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1783 Location: NJ/FL Posts: 52	Will the TRD shifter void the warranty? If the warranty is of no concern then how about the B&M? http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...cat=15&pid=373 __________________ '05 Taco Supreme 6 Speed '95 Lincoln MK8 '90 Mustang Notchback '76 EB

08-23-2007, 02:09 PM	#6
Teknishun Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1783 Location: NJ/FL Posts: 52	In that case and considering the problems I and many others are having with the transmissions in these trucks I wouldn't take the risk of installing a shifter other than the TRD. The dealership here tried everything in their power to not replace my transmission, an after market shifter would have given them too much ammunition. __________________ '05 Taco Supreme 6 Speed '95 Lincoln MK8 '90 Mustang Notchback '76 EB

09-02-2007, 08:08 PM	#9
RockClimber Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1925 Location: Cromwell, CT Age: 23 Posts: 9	i have the URD short shift kit in my truck, and it uses the stock shifter with a couple extra parts to extend where the ball sits. it works great, i love it __________________ Mmmmm..... MUUUDDD!!! ....Trails '07 Taco SR5 Indigo Blue 4.0L V6 w/6spd manual BanksPower Monster Exhaust URD short throw shifter kit CB Radio

09-01-2007, 07:23 AM	#8
HuskerTRD Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2427 Location: Omaha, NE Age: 27 Posts: 7 '08 Dbl Cab 6spd TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6	Well after doing some more research on the TRD and URD, I found many people having problems with the rubber piece located in the stock shifter that both of these Short Shifters utilize. It seems many people complain that this rubber piece wears out after approximately 1 year and shifts become increasingly sloppy, I even heard some people make reference to the shifter actually separating and becoming unusable! So I have decided to go with the B&M. I ordered it yesturday, so I cannot wait to get it installed. The B&M utilizes a completely new all 303 stainless steel shaft so there is no rubber bushing to wear out.

09-04-2007, 07:13 AM	#10
Teknishun Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1783 Location: NJ/FL Posts: 52	HuskerTRD, please let us know how you like the B&M. Some high res pictures would be much appreciated. __________________ '05 Taco Supreme 6 Speed '95 Lincoln MK8 '90 Mustang Notchback '76 EB

09-05-2007, 06:01 AM	#11
HuskerTRD Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2427 Location: Omaha, NE Age: 27 Posts: 7 '08 Dbl Cab 6spd TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6	I received a notice that it shipped today. So I hope to get it installed this weekend. That should give me plenty of time to figure out how to post pictures on the forum

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