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TRD Shift Knob vs Stock

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by BecauseRacecar, Dec 2, 2020.

  1. Dec 2, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    BecauseRacecar

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    I drove my stepfather's 2021 TRD Pro with the TRD shift knob, and I swear shifting into gear felt smoother and less "plasticky" is the best I can describe it. Is the TRD knob weighted vs stock?

    Am I just hallucinating??
     
  2. Dec 2, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

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    I run a TRD shift knob in my non-TRD Tundra and the only real advantage is: chicks dig it.
     
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    I like my TRD pro shit knob a lot. I have the all black one. It’s definitely a vanity purchase that is a complete waste of money in terms of it adding anything to the truck other than some leather. I just disliked the stock one so much. Too tall and too much silver on it.
     
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    ChillTree

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    that was my first mod lol i think i ordered it as soon as i got home from the dealership. its definitely not weighted tho it actually feels pretty cheaply made. like plastic and pleather.
     
  6. Dec 2, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    I didn’t care for the shift knob in my Pro. I replaced it with one from AJT. Pricey, but looks better and feels much better in my hand.
     
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    millerstone

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    I did the same. Have you noticed any additional creaks from the added weight? My shift housing is creaking like crazy after about 3 years.
     
  8. Dec 2, 2020 at 3:19 PM
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    I’ve had the AJT knob on for about a year or so. I haven’t noticed any creaking. It’s definitely a heavier knob though.
     
  9. Dec 2, 2020 at 3:38 PM
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    I've been considering the Pro knob. Anyone that replaced their Pro knob and would like to sell it to me?
     
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    I'm all about functionality and try to keep my stock knob polished. :hattip:
     
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    I felt the same way until I was was offroading and manually shifting, especially in 4 low. That tall shifter required a small flick of the wrist to change gears - loved it. If I changed out my shifter, I'd require it to be as tall/long as mu current one.
     
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