Short throw shifter kit

RelentlessTaco · 03-27-2009, 11:35 PM

Just wanted to give a little feedback on the kit. I got mine during that $99 group buy a couple weeks ago and just got the chance to install it. After taking it for a test drive, I really like it. The only issue for me, is how it makes reverse really hard to get into, but I knew it would do that before I bought it. As for the install, everything was good except one thing- the holes in the spacer plate for the dowel pins to fit into were too small! I had to take my dremel with a sander bit to slightly enlarge them until I could tap the dowels in with a hammer. Overall the install took 1hr 15 minutes from disassembly, install, assembly, and then putting the tools away; would have been 15+ minutes shorter had I not had to mess with those holes. I'll be driving my truck over a 5hr trip on sunday so i'll see how much more I like it after some extended seat time.

RelentlessTaco · 04-16-2009, 07:09 PM

Like the action of the shifting now. Definately an improvement. Real tough to get into 1st when cold though. Oh, havent missed a gear since installing it. I'd often have issues with my tranny fully going into 5th and grinding on occasion but no more.

trick61 · 05-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Where did you get it...?

RelentlessTaco · 05-03-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trick61

Where did you get it...?

I got it directly from URD off of the group buy we had a couple months ago.

Brunes · 05-03-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RelentlessTaco

I got it directly from URD off of the group buy we had a couple months ago.

And the pricing is back for the "may day sale"

TacoCo · 05-25-2009, 01:52 PM

I just got mine installed today on my '09, and it took about 45 minutes. I didn't have any problems with the dowel pins... you just have to flip them over and install them the other direction if they don't fit right in, I think, at least that's what I did. I'm not really having any difficulty getting into reverse either. Biggest improvement is going from first to second. So much smoother. The shifting feels more like a sports car now than it did. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

03-27-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
RelentlessTaco wheeler Name: The STIG! j/k... Eric Joined: Feb 2008, #4772 Location: Klamath Falls/ Gold Beach, OR Age: 21 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,465 '07 AC 4x4 SR5 V6 6speed 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 3"+ lift via OME 885's on OME shocks w/ custom top spacer, Bilstein 5100's in back with TSB leaf springs and 1" block + 1.75" Wheeler's Tundra AAL, Light Racing UCA's, 255/75-17 BFG KMs on 17x9 chrome Raceline Renegade's, custom aluminum diamond plate headache rack w/ bed rails and tailgate reinforcement, custom aluminum winch bumper, Warn XD9000i multi-mount winch, custom rock sliders, 48" Hi-Lift on bed rail, Billet grille, Hella 500FF driving lights on bumper, TRD bed mat, TRD seat covers and All weather mats, Alpine stereo: CDA-9886 HU; 6x9 front and 6-1/2 rear S-type speakers; 10" type-R sub in custom box, XM radio, Scan Gauge 2, Red LED map lights, URD short throw shifter kit, JBA cat back exhaust , polished aluminum K&N CAI, Pop-n-lock, devil horns emblem, TACOMAWORLD sticker, Sockmonkey 'TRD All Terrain' mountain bedside decals, AllPro Offroad rear plate bumper w/wrap arounds, 6000K bixenon HIDs Future mods: 295/70/17 Trail Grappler's, Viair OBA setup or 10lb Powertank, ARB a	Short throw shifter kit Just wanted to give a little feedback on the kit. I got mine during that $99 group buy a couple weeks ago and just got the chance to install it. After taking it for a test drive, I really like it. The only issue for me, is how it makes reverse really hard to get into, but I knew it would do that before I bought it. As for the install, everything was good except one thing- the holes in the spacer plate for the dowel pins to fit into were too small! I had to take my dremel with a sander bit to slightly enlarge them until I could tap the dowels in with a hammer. Overall the install took 1hr 15 minutes from disassembly, install, assembly, and then putting the tools away; would have been 15+ minutes shorter had I not had to mess with those holes. I'll be driving my truck over a 5hr trip on sunday so i'll see how much more I like it after some extended seat time. __________________ How to: Install an Add A Leaf\| My BUILD \|How to understand metric tire sizing

04-16-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
RelentlessTaco wheeler Name: The STIG! j/k... Eric Joined: Feb 2008, #4772 Location: Klamath Falls/ Gold Beach, OR Age: 21 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,465 '07 AC 4x4 SR5 V6 6speed 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 3"+ lift via OME 885's on OME shocks w/ custom top spacer, Bilstein 5100's in back with TSB leaf springs and 1" block + 1.75" Wheeler's Tundra AAL, Light Racing UCA's, 255/75-17 BFG KMs on 17x9 chrome Raceline Renegade's, custom aluminum diamond plate headache rack w/ bed rails and tailgate reinforcement, custom aluminum winch bumper, Warn XD9000i multi-mount winch, custom rock sliders, 48" Hi-Lift on bed rail, Billet grille, Hella 500FF driving lights on bumper, TRD bed mat, TRD seat covers and All weather mats, Alpine stereo: CDA-9886 HU; 6x9 front and 6-1/2 rear S-type speakers; 10" type-R sub in custom box, XM radio, Scan Gauge 2, Red LED map lights, URD short throw shifter kit, JBA cat back exhaust , polished aluminum K&N CAI, Pop-n-lock, devil horns emblem, TACOMAWORLD sticker, Sockmonkey 'TRD All Terrain' mountain bedside decals, AllPro Offroad rear plate bumper w/wrap arounds, 6000K bixenon HIDs Future mods: 295/70/17 Trail Grappler's, Viair OBA setup or 10lb Powertank, ARB a	Like the action of the shifting now. Definately an improvement. Real tough to get into 1st when cold though. Oh, havent missed a gear since installing it. I'd often have issues with my tranny fully going into 5th and grinding on occasion but no more. __________________ How to: Install an Add A Leaf\| My BUILD \|How to understand metric tire sizing

05-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
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05-25-2009, 01:52 PM	#6
TacoCo Aspiring wrench monkey Joined: Aug 2008, #8512 Location: Colorado Gender: Male Posts: 904 09 TRD Off-Road DC V6 Magnetic Gray 2009 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Snugtop XV Shell, Yakima Rack, AFE Pro Dry Filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Michelin AT2's, Partially Debadged, HID conversion, Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler, Rear leaf spring TSB, Foglights always on Mod, URD Short Throw Shifter, Toytec Coilovers on the way!	I just got mine installed today on my '09, and it took about 45 minutes. I didn't have any problems with the dowel pins... you just have to flip them over and install them the other direction if they don't fit right in, I think, at least that's what I did. I'm not really having any difficulty getting into reverse either. Biggest improvement is going from first to second. So much smoother. The shifting feels more like a sports car now than it did. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.