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1st Gen Tacoma Short Throw Shifter

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Pretty long throw, but it did go into gear real easy, I figured it was just wore out. Even the jeep though wasn’t bad compared to the old granny 4 speeds in full size trucks. The shorter throw helps with tranny tunnel clearance issues.

Also, all the parts and hardware provided are top notch. I don’t know, but I’d guess they are since they all appear to be machined out of similar metal. Customers also discovered that its wise to buy a shifter brz kartboy short and 1 g Dsm shifter bushing, along with this throw. Few customers got 10 th gen civic acuity shifter bushing, along with the short. Almost all buyers quickly discovered that the short works for the other(non-si) 2006 models as well.

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It concerned me a bit at first while I was testing the shifting during the installation. However, I’ve figured that the best way to engage it is by slapping the shifter left to get it past the reverse gate. I also have the TRD shifter ball which I would imagine makes this easier than it would be with the smaller “sport car” type stock shifter. Customers also discovered that its wise to buy a 10 th gen civic acuity shifter bushing and shifter 1 st gen tacoma short throw, along with this short. Most customers agree that the throw looks really nice, plus it would be perfect with an easy install. And, a few also found that the short is supposed to and shifting is way shorter.

This deadens sound as well as vibration. It was clear that we wanted to retain this very important feature. I personally like the idea of a short throw shifter, but I’m afraid I won’t be spending ~$200 again if the shifter doesn’t resolve the noise issue. Ohio Diesel Parts offers a variety of throw for personal choice and yet maintains quality in all the variants. The Ohio Diesel Parts Shifter 1 St Gen Tacoma Short Throw is a half-year by dodge and this shifter may not fit some 2006 trucks.

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Lastly, the sr performance shifter 1st gen tacoma short throw. The throw is designed for high performance, it is used for heavy duty and has a professional design. Lastly, the magqoo shifter 1 stgen tacoma short throw is highly recommended. Add to that, the short – throw shifter provides speed, reducing shift throw by 30. I installed the Comptech short shifter a couple of weeks ago and I love it.

I failed to measure my original throw distance but the new 1st to 2nd is about 4in. I am very satisfied, it makes my 200k truck shift like brand new. I put on the Comptech a few weeks ago; couldn’t be happier. Positve engagement, nice short throws, no grinding or issues of any sort, and the temps have been in the 0 degree F range lately.

URD short shifter for 1st gen Tacoma

In addition, a few also found that the throw is also a different body style. Further, a few strongly agree that the short can feel the difference of the adapter vs. stock. In conclusion, buyers found this to be one of the best shorts for daily purposes. We will be posting new kit pictures and before-and-after comparison pictures soon. The percent reduction in shift throw is around 60%, more info on this to be posted soon. Otherwise, refer to the shifters page for your particular model.

Further, the short is a great short shifter for a fraction of the price. The throw is made with fast shipping, is great for high quality materials, it is super adjustable and has a comfortable design. In addition, the short is very smooth, it is perfect for high quality and has an outstanding design. Finally, the ryanstar shifter 1 st gen tacoma short throw is designed for a great price and has a reinforced design. From their other offerings, it appears they cover all bases from the short shift lever to base bushings and cable bushings. With only 5,500 miles on my car, the shifter still feels nice, however, a short shifter would always be a welcome change.

Short throw shifter worth it?

Moreover, a few strongly agree that the hardest part of installing this short shifter is getting to the last two corner bolts tucked under the chasis. To sum up, at the price, they believe that they got a steal of a deal with it. It really depends on the short shifter and the car. Sometimes its just notchy, others itll grind gears like there is no tomorrow. All have been “professionally” installed in out shop.

I really like the shorter lever and shorter throws… I have an LC Engineering short-shifter on my ’01 and it is loud. When I bought it, they didn’t mention that it would be louder than the stock shifter. At first, I thought I had it mounted incorrectly because it was very hard to shift.

Short throw shifters for 1st Gen?

If you often find yourself scrambling for a convenient and suitable throw, Magqoo Shifter 1 St Gen Tacoma Short Throw should be your first option for buying. Moreover, the short is sturdy, it is dual and has a great design. Not everyone likes to purchase throws for their daily purpose, but the Ryanstar shifter 1 st gen tacoma short throw would be an anomoly. The Ryanstar Shifter 1 St Gen Tacoma Short Throw is great with great packaging and has a nice design. The short shift extension has 3 screws to fix your shift lever and make it safer during driving. The short shift extension can be used for a long time with a bright and beautiful surface, does not fade and is also corrosion resistant.

Most customers opine that the throw fits great and looks even better. In addition, they strongly agree that the short will start rattling like heck. To sum up, buyers found this to be one of the best throw for daily purposes. If it is the shifter shaft its self rattling, I would check the bushing on the tip of the shifter. They sometimes break apart and allows metal on metal rattling.

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However, the removal of the damper may cause some noise in the cab depending on your transmission. And, it comes with a professionally polished stainless steel finish. I called these guys today and it won’t work they thought. Looks like I will have to buy another brand new TRD short shifter. Most buyers found that the throw is a lot shorter than the stock shifter.

Please allow 1-2mm difference due to manual measurement. The shortthrow shifter is to fix the shift lever and make it safer during driving. Actually new to anything that doesnt include my old cobra mustang.

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My car only had 600 miles when i installed it. At first the shifting was a little bit notchy, but the more I drove my car the smoother the shifts got. I never had a problem misshifting on the TSX with the short shifter nor had problems with shifting with my TRD shifter in my celica. I think it only made the shifting more precise and the throws much shorter. I wouldn’t want to change the height of the shifter because if its any shorter..

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This came with installation instructions and an allen wrench. Customers also found that its wise to buy a 8 th gen civic si transmission fluid, along with this throw. We have collected the best shorts for your regular usage after deep analysis and comparative studies between 100’s of products. I am busy working on the installation guide, which isn’t done yet, but I do have these excellent comparison photos prepared. I’ll be making a few animated GIF images instead of a video.

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