2017 TRD PRO Shift Knob mod

Automatic Transmission Part #:

$98 PTR57-35170 Toyota PTR57-35170

PTR57-35170
Manual Transmission Part #:

$99 PTR57-35171 TRD Pro Manual Shift Knob, 1 Pack

PTR57-35171

Saw a thread on here discussing this part but none of them actually installed on a non- 2016/2017 vechicle.

The part does not fit 2nd gen Tacomas as there is a plastic locking piece on the bottom, that my 2010 trd off-road's shift boot would not accept. Cost me $160 from the dealer, which is way too much but I needed a new one and this is the best looking knob I could find.

Here is my old ripped shift knob

1. Remove the center console by removing the following screws and bolts.


always have a safe place to store your nuts/bolts so you dont lose them!



2. Dremel the plastic chrome piece like so:

I created a makeshift locking mechanism to accept the new knob, underneath the lip I have a groove dremeled to allowing the locking studs to twist after they go through the cut slots.



3. Paint


Now put the console back together, screw on the shift knob and lock it to the boot.
*may require and O-ring or tape on the stick itself to support the boot, mine did not.

Finished product

 

Nice job man. Looks good.

 

Looks Awesome

 

will this shift knob fit on a 2004 tacoma?

 

The threads are a close enough match to hold, it's the boot that becomes the problem. My knob is still going strong 6yrs later.

 

Nice tray.

 

okay my question. why not buy the new version of the boot and they its likely a complete drop in.