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Aftermarket metal automatic shifter replacement

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Huha, Mar 30, 2019.

  1. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    Huha

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    Has anyone here replaced their original shifter with a metal one. I've driven the old school lexus is300 that had the metal ball shifter and really love the solid feel of it. I also really like the metal one from the fj cruiser. I've seen the trd pro shifter, but I prefer a metal one. Please show pictures of your aftermarket shifters and where you got it from. Thanks
     
  2. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    FEB5A6A6-D4CC-4FFA-B6EB-A20FEA47FE5F.jpg Ajt designs fob and shift knob
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I put a Skunk2 weighted shift knob in my Civic years ago. I loved it, but had to keep a ball cap over it in the summer because it was burning hot
     
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    Does a metal shift knob get that bad in the summer? Is it because the sun is shining directly on it or just due to the overall interior heat?
     
  8. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    Heat is enough to do it, but the sun will make it worse. Ever touch your seatbelt buckle in the summer?
     
  10. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    Ouch I see now
     
  11. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:07 PM
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    Love the fob but mine has long panic button was just wondering if your yours did or no thank you
     
  13. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:14 PM
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    Wow that looks perfect! Is that black material rubber or plastic and how much did that cost? Does that shifter feel good in the hand?
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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    Its stainless steel and a delrin ring. It wasn't cheap but it's awesome. So heavy and solid and high quality. Even in my automatic it was a night and day difference in feel it's awesome. Couldn't even imagine on a manual. Check out the thread on them posted above for info and pricing and ordering
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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    Some more pics - 20190322_164301.jpg 20190322_164318.jpg
     
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  16. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:21 PM
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    What does delrin feel like? I'm not familiar with that material.
     
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    I wasn't either until I ordered it but wasn't disappointed. It's technically a plastic but feels better than you'd think. He makes them all custom though so you can get it solid Stainless steel or Aluminum or I think he even may have another metal that's even heavier. PM him!
     
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  18. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:29 PM
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    What do you mean by “long panic button”?
     
  19. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:41 PM
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    Yes! Another former Is300 driver.

    I do miss my 05.
     
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    Sorry just went and looked and for some dumb reason I was thinking of my wife key
     

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