Shift knob not survived

epan · 05-12-2016, 01:25 PM

Just removed the OE shift knob.
It was pain in the a$$ to removing it. hardest unscrewing ever!!

Look at the pics, even I wrapped it with tower still can't save the shift knob.
Did u guys remove yours without damaging the stock shift knob?

TerribleONE · 05-12-2016, 01:26 PM

I have seen a few people claim they got theirs off without completely trashing it although I am not sure I believe them. Lol

Mine looked even worse than yours by the time I got it off.

littlejuanito · 05-12-2016, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I have seen a few people claim they got theirs off without completely trashing it although I am not sure I believe them. Lol

Mine looked even worse than yours by the time I got it off.

Mine did come off without a hitch or any much effort whatsoever. I did use a strap wrench tho but I just gave it a good twist and came right off.
And yes, after hearing all the horror stories similar to OP's I thought I was gonna shred my knob to pieces.

TerribleONE · 05-12-2016, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Mine did come off without a hitch or any much effort whatsoever. I did use a strap wrench tho but I just gave it a good twist and came right off.
And yes, after hearing all the horror stories similar to OP's I thought I was gonna shred my knob to pieces.

Guess you got lucky and there wasn't a ridiculous amount of Loctite on it.

Hotrodz · 05-12-2016, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I have seen a few people claim they got theirs off without completely trashing it although I am not sure I believe them. Lol

Mine looked even worse than yours by the time I got it off.

I agree with you...Mine was totally destroyed by the time I got it off.

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Nixin · 05-12-2016, 03:35 PM

That PITA removal is keeping me from adding a new shift knob. As soon a sI have more time, I will attempt to remove the OEM shift knob. Still got to pick up a new aftermarket shift knob. Where did you buy that one epan? It looks really nice.

Hotrodz · 05-12-2016, 03:56 PM

I got a TK turtle knob I may be willing to part with lol!

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epan · 05-12-2016, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixin

That PITA removal is keeping me from adding a new shift knob. As soon a sI have more time, I will attempt to remove the OEM shift knob. Still got to pick up a new aftermarket shift knob. Where did you buy that one epan? It looks really nice.

I got the WC Lathe Werks Piston 526 grams with the blue/bronze finish
bought it on their website $170CAD (currency rate sucks)

epan · 05-12-2016, 04:29 PM

I replaced the forklift shifter with the OE shift knob at work LOL
The forklift drivers said they are more comfy to shifting gears

Nixin · 05-12-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by epan

I replaced the forklift shifter with the OE shift knob at work LOL
The forklift drivers said they are more comfy to shifting gears

That is classic!

mishuko · 05-12-2016, 06:59 PM

I'm glad mine didn't get raped when I did my csc swap LOL

N0SL3N · 05-12-2016, 10:32 PM

My leather came off the knob but was unscathed, a little glue could probably put it back.

But I agree that I do not see how you could get it off without any damage unless you are very lucky.

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