Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

shifter knobs

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-13-2011, 06:13 PM
  #1  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
JeepDude90's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Chester Pennsylvania
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default shifter knobs

i have the stock shift knob on the shifter. i have an old grenade from my old jeep.
ive tried to get the damn thing off, but i cant get it to twist off.
how the hell do i get the shifter knob off?
Old 02-13-2011, 06:15 PM
  #2  
JK Enthusiast
 
redjkofdeath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Orlando, Fl
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by JeepDude90
i have the stock shift knob on the shifter. i have an old grenade from my old jeep.
ive tried to get the damn thing off, but i cant get it to twist off.
how the hell do i get the shifter knob off?
Supposedly by trying really hard. I haven't managed to get mine off but you're supposed to be able to pull really hard ... Think heman.

Others have used a wrench of some type, a rubber mallet and a hand towel.
Old 02-13-2011, 06:25 PM
  #3  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
JeepDude90's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Chester Pennsylvania
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

how about a sledge hammer?
Old 02-16-2011, 06:04 PM
  #4  
JK Newbie
 
admatthewoates's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: St. John's NL
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hey for anyone that's wondering on the 2011 JK for the 6 speed manual shifter all you have to do is pull very hard to get the shifter knob off, do not remove parts from the stock knob it will not make it easier and you will ruin it altogether! Hope this was of some help
Old 02-16-2011, 06:06 PM
  #5  
JK Enthusiast
 
smuhhh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BC
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yup. Get mad at it.
Old 02-16-2011, 06:35 PM
  #6  
JK Newbie
 
middleurb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Take an open end wrench and slide it under the shifter then take a hammer and hit the wrench. Watch out though b/c the shifter will fly off and hit you in the head.

This method worked for me and yes I was hit in the head
Old 02-16-2011, 06:44 PM
  #7  
JK Super Freak
 
chuck_unleaded's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Pull the shifter knob off, straight up a quick pull its like a pop off. I don't know how to explain it. Hope that helped.
Old 02-16-2011, 07:33 PM
  #8  
Sponsoring Vendor
Off Road Evolution Rep
 
serveapurpose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Fullerton, Ca.
Posts: 3,068
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by middleurb
Take an open end wrench and slide it under the shifter then take a hammer and hit the wrench. Watch out though b/c the shifter will fly off and hit you in the head.

This method worked for me and yes I was hit in the head
That works the best and you won't have to punch yourself in the face when it comes off.
Old 02-16-2011, 08:04 PM
  #9  
JK Newbie
 
BearInTheWoods's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Waynesville, Ohio
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I don't mean to get ofF track but does any one else's shifter knob rattle or vibrate? My knob has a rattle slash / vibrate in 3rd gear and didn't know if it would help to take it off and maybe reseat it.
Old 02-16-2011, 08:18 PM
  #10  
JK Super Freak
 
chuck_unleaded's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BearInTheWoods
I don't mean to get ofF track but does any one else's shifter knob rattle or vibrate? My knob has a rattle slash / vibrate in 3rd gear and didn't know if it would help to take it off and maybe reseat it.
Yeah it doesn't bother me all that much though. Sometimes JB Weld, or find a good epoxy place and get some good stuff to put on there. Tap Plastics?


Quick Reply: shifter knobs



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:54 PM.