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Change Shifter knob (auto)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by amp3d, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Sep 11, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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    amp3d

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    I just picked up my first Taco (02 Prerunner!) and love it! The only thing is that I find the shifter (auto) seems...well dated!

    I've googled up different replacement auto shifter knobs, but most of them seem generic and don't say which vehicle applications it is used for.

    Is this the case?
    An example would be this:
    http://www.momousa.com/products/automatico.html

    Anyone know if this can be done?
    Thanks for your time!
     
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  2. Sep 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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    PCOBB4033

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    Just buy the 2005+ leather knob
     
  3. Sep 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    thats true eh?
    I suppose I'd have to make a seperate button for the overdrive though?

    Second thought, the 05+ models don't even have a "push" button to move between gears does it? I think us 1st gen guys would need that
     
  4. Feb 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    did anyone figure this out? i have an 04 automatic and mine is worn out too, and want a replacement...do we need the gear select button? :confused:
     
  5. Feb 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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    lonzorizo

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    Word, anyone figure this out?? Would be sweet to swap mine to something different.
     
  6. Feb 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    bump! very interested in this idea...
     
  7. Feb 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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  8. Feb 3, 2012 at 9:45 AM
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    Subscribed, same issue!
     
  9. Feb 4, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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  10. Feb 8, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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  11. Feb 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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    REI6NMAN

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    Bumppp still stumpped... Anyone figure this out? Same issue....

    Resolution may be to get a push button (gear unlock) shifter and relocate the OD switch elsewhere??
     

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