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Tacoma 6 Speed REVERSE?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TACO626, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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    TACO626

    TACO626 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm finally done with my 1gr - 6 speed swap into the pickup.

    I need help :D

    I cannot find reverse! I have a short shifter if it makes a difference.

    Thanks
     
  2. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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    Vantage

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    Push to the left and you should feel some resistance. Keep pushing left and up (away from your knee) and you should find reverse.
     
  3. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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    I've tried that lol

    I'll give it another shot

    Do I push down on the shifter while going left and up?
     
  4. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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    babytruck

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    No, don't push down.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM
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    Ok
     
  6. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM
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    with the clutch pressed in. grab the shifter and pretty much and bang it all the way to the left and push up. its a lot harder since you have a short shifter.
     
  7. Nov 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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    Yup it's a gate to the left of 1st. You shouldn't need to SLAM it through, but it's probably a bit tougher with a short shifter.
     
  8. Nov 5, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    Don't slam the shifter. Put side pressure on it and wiggle it slightly. It will go right over and then up.
     
  9. Nov 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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    I finally got it! I put a lever on the SS and it went into reverse instantly :D

    Time to go out and drive the truck

    Thanks TW!
     
  10. Nov 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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    you'll get used to it
     
  11. Nov 5, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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    Lots baby!
    If you slap it, it will fall into reverse.
     
  12. Nov 5, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    I always slap mine. Haha
     
  13. Nov 5, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    Yup, I just give mine a slap and it slides right in. lol
     
  14. Nov 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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    I slapped it and jammed it in.

    :eek:
     
  15. Nov 5, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    I do that too but I yell surprise so it isn't considered rape.
     

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