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First gen short shifter possible?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RtacomaN, Jun 23, 2012.

  1. Jun 23, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    RtacomaN

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    So I don't like how long the shift lever in our first gens are especially after having to drive my friends car home from Country Jam after his drinks haha. (Cavalier 5sp.) I kinda like the short shifters in the cars and second gens. Feels smoother.

    Is there any way that you can make it like the 2nd gens like this?

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  2. Jun 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    FYI not talking about a swap, I just didn't know if there was anything like this out there. I also would like to ditch the bag , I think the 2nd gens look sleek . Thanks guys
     
  3. Jun 23, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    Anyone?
     
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  5. Jun 24, 2012 at 8:21 PM
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    Pictures of one installed that you know of? Thanks man
     
  7. Jun 26, 2012 at 5:47 AM
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    LC engineering makes one as well. :thumbsup:
     
  8. Jun 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM
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    Cool i didnt know about them! That ones a little more expensive but I guess you could look up reviews on both
     
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    pics are going to be irrelevant
    you wont be able to tell since the boot will cover any chance of seeing it
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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    thanks guys, just wanted to see some i guess...
     
  12. Jun 28, 2012 at 12:37 AM
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    Let us know how it feels if you get one! I might be interested in one too ;)
     
  13. Jun 28, 2012 at 5:19 AM
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    I heard they are rough and hard to get in gear for the first 5000 then are real nice.

    I don't even care about the performance increases I just like how the shifters in the 2nd gens are haha
     
  14. Jun 28, 2012 at 5:28 AM
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    When you say you want pictures because you want a short shifter; do you want a short throw shifter or just a shorter shifter? From what I've read a short throw shifter puts more strain on the transmission, but a shorter shifter-just cut and weld the existing shift lever.
     
  15. Jun 28, 2012 at 5:54 AM
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    This^ I was just doing some searching and yes I found the short shifter kits refer to the throw length,,, I just want the shorter actual length of the shifter haha I am not racing so I don't care about the throw length, Thanks for clarifying. I was about to post this.

    Does anyone make a replacement shorter "rod " that I would just replace?
    Id prefer not to cut
     

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