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Hurst T-Handle on auto shifter

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by speddmn, Aug 24, 2014.

  1. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:05 AM
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    Since shift knob options seem so limited for the automatic crowd I thought I'd share my new setup for those that could be interested.

    I have an obsession with Hurst T-handle shifters personally so I wanted to find a way to fit one onto my taco - after a bit of research I found the shifter here
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    http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/153-0020/10002/-1

    The Auto shifter post is threaded M8x1.25 so I needed to adapt it up - I was able to locate this bad boy on Amazon for just a few bucks
    $18 American Shifter 8201 8mm x 1.25 to 16mm x 1.5 Custom Shift Knob Adapter
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IL2TE2O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    that adapter takes the threads from m8x1.25 to m16x1.5 which is a much more common thread pattern

    And whalaa - after two days I'm super satisfied
    [​IMG]Untitled by mattr9895, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Untitled by mattr9895, on Flickr

    edit - no idea why the images are upside down - click the link and they're not...
     
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  2. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:27 AM
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    Nice I have the b&m t-handle I like it Becuase makes it confortable arm rest also
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    exaaaaactly :D
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:33 AM
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    I have the exact same setup. My only complaint is that it's a cold grip in the winter.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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    I have one of those thats wrapped in leather because it was allways hot as hell or frozen, I used it on the 5 speed i had before. It looks a little rough but thats what I like about it but none of my adapters will work Im gonna have to check this out to see if I can get an adapter. Thanks for posting this.

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  6. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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    I'd rather have it cold, in the summer when you leave out in the sun it gets so hot.
     
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    I did this today. Thanks for the heads up!
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2015 at 10:45 AM
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    :D
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2015 at 6:47 PM
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    thanks for this thread, i just bought the same handle because i love the feel and look. was disappointed to see that it didnt come with the correct adapter.

    im impulsive sometimes!

    Bought the adapter, cant wait for it to get here.

    Thanks again!
     
    Lifeofbrian, Mar 8, 2015
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  10. Mar 11, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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    Enjoy!
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    That's cool:yes::yes::yes:
     
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  12. May 11, 2015 at 5:31 PM
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    YES! I was bummed that none of the adapters that came with the knob worked. Just ordered one from the link on Amazon. Praying it works. Thanks for posting!!
     
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  13. May 11, 2015 at 9:06 PM
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    Had this one awhile back. Made for Dodge Charger 06.Same thread M8 1.25mm.Just had to drill out a little just up to thread because Toyota stick little fatter up until thread

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    Good write up OP and this looks very cool hemitruk!
     
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    Cool shifter but in Arizona you would only grab it once in the summer. Only once.:censored:
     
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    Back in the day, Hurst made some of these with a Black Velvet covering. They would keep you hand from the cold in the Winter and from the heat of the Summer.

    You see them pop up on ebay from time to time.
     
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    Interesting but not very practical; it looks like it's going to hook on everything hovering by: sleeves, cords, etc...

    That's the reason why manufacturers stopped using this shifter design post-80s.
     
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    Hasn't killed me yet after 9 months
     
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