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Install of AJT 4x4 chrome delete shift knob without removing center dash trim

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  1. Feb 9, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Start by removing lower usb, 12v center panel....you do not need to remove the shift console to do this.
    Next remove AC control panel...easy peasy...plenty of videos so I don’t need to go into great detail.
    Now I did not...repeat did not want to have to remove the whole center trim piece just to get the 4x4 selector knob out, so this is my solution....choose to do it this way at your own risk, but it is a quick and easy way to gain access to the bottom tab to release the knob.

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    with a drill you are going to make a hole below the already existing access point to give yourself the ability to get a small flathead screwdriver to the bottom tab on the knob.
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    the existing access point will allow you to release the top tab and use the new hole to release the bottom tab and pull out knob.
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    now follow the instructions on AJT or ME-SO website to disassemble your knob and put new trim ring..put all back together and enjoy and like me wait for the AC control trim delete to ship
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  2. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    I guess I’ll be doing this too as mine just shipped!
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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    Would an offset head flat head screw driver work from the top hole?
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:35 PM
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    Good idea mine just shipped as well should get it by Monday
     
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    I tried and could not get it to work....once you release the top tab you “almost” have enough room to get your finger to push the bottom tab but I still couldn’t.....so instead of fighting it, I drilled a hole to make it easy and the hole will never be seen and it’s not detrimental to the trim
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2020 at 2:05 PM
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    Nice man looks really good! Glad to see a work around on getting access to the switch. I did struggle a little while trying to remove the switch but was able to remove with a 90 degree pick. I definitely didnt want to remove the vent surround. Waiting on my ac control rings and shift gate to ship.
     
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  7. Feb 11, 2020 at 2:43 AM
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    Nice write up, I drilled a small hole and got the 4x4 knob out easy after that.
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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    Glad it worked for you!!!
     
  9. Feb 14, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    I like it. just starting the home deletes..... bit by bit....
     
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    Looks nice!
     
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  11. Feb 14, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    Here’s mine installed

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    And a couple other AJT parts to complete the look

    Overall the AJT products are nice, they take a little adjusting to get right (mainly the shifter and cupholder trim) 4x4 trim is straight forward.
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    Did you paint the shift gate (chrome trim closest to the shifter)...looks good
     
  13. Feb 14, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    I did, I had a body shop paint the shift gate and cupholder surround before the AJT parts where available

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    I added a sleeve of black shrink-wrap to the chrome shifter stem under the TRD handle. It’s a small detail but looks clean.

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    Details, details details, it’s all about the little details, looks sharp!
     
  15. Feb 14, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    True, true....all my major projects (for now) are complete so now it’s all about fine details around the truck....next is dropping the exhaust and painting it’s black with high temp paint, prob nd up being a huge PITA
     
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    I did mine when I installed the TRD system. I kinda with I would have used a silver high temp paint , but it looks good black.
     
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    Any tips on painting? Where did you start the paint?
     
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    I just painted from behind the cat. I just hung it up high, taped the tips off and painted it a bunch of times, then cured it by following the instructions on the can. It looks good, but it’s still just an exhaust. Easy job and worth the time.
     
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    I used a mirror to see where the tabs were and then used a pick and just pressed the tabs to remove. The harder part was taking the actual 4x4 knob apart.


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    im doing this next......
    chrome gotta go
     
  21. Feb 17, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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    did you disassemble the chrome gate? or did the shop remove it?...

    or was it painted as installed?


    looks great....
     
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    Where did you get the front/rear camera switch?
     
  23. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:18 AM
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    20 Feb...just received shipping confirmation for my Climate Knob Trim Rings from AJT :yes:

    last piece to wait on is the shift gate trim
     
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    Placed my order January 19th on both of these. Hopefully they ship soon! :fingerscrossed:
     
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    Some general installation comments on the AJT cup holder and shift trim (with the black TRD shifter and stole the heat shrink tubing idea in this thread) install today:

    1. Yes, I know the shift gate is still chrome. I've preordered the AJT trim piece.
    2. Pulling the console is easy - but a bit stressful when yanking (thinking "oh, shit, it's going to break!"). My grip was not the best, so it hit me (as a woodworker), I went grabbed a pair of nitrile glove and my grip was like Spidey and pulled the console right off.
    3. When laying the trim pieces down without screws, they are not under stress, so the coverage is good. When adding screw tension, they have a tendency to move slightly (flexing) and one can see daylight in some areas. When installed in the truck, a person really has to look to see them. I believe the screw tension has to do with the fact that drilling holes are not perfect (hard to do without a drill press). Another thought here is to use a brad-point 1/4 inch drill bit - it will create the divot to mark where to drill the holes and when removing your trim pieces, keep the drill bit from sliding. I also slowed my RPM down on the cordless drill to keep the plastic from curling up so much. And, yes, I had to use a Dremel to round out the holes.
    4. I do think it would be a good idea to use a couple of small strips of auto adhesive tape (similar to the vent rings) on the opposite side of the cup trim because it does not seat as good with just the clips.
    Overall good product and easy install
     
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  26. Feb 23, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    I took the chrome gate off and had it painted. It’s held in place by a few plastic welds easily drilled out, I epoxied back in place.
     
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    Chrome delete is complete! The last step was the chrome climate control rings. It was way tougher than I thought. The very first clip broke! Doh! Gently pry the clips open....they are made of a stiff plastic. Watch the AJT video on this one. For me, a larger screwdriver worked better than the smaller one.2D659CB4-8DA6-434F-B47F-98D408CB6678.jpg
     
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  28. Feb 28, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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    Looks really good, did you do the other AJT parts ie shifter trim and cupholder surround?
     
  29. Feb 28, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    Here is a pull back pic of the AJT parts and my new Android screen with painted bezel (I posted elsewhere on the forum) added the all black TRD shifter recently.

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  30. Feb 28, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    No.....I have the TRD OR with bench seat.....so nothing down there to cover up.
     

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