Shifter knob, Rock Nobs

[6pack]

I'm not joking, I'm getting one. I think it's a neat idea and I can't stand the stock knob. The stupid insert in the handle moves and is driving me crazy. And I still am looking for info on getting the stock one off.

Ease up on me for wanting one. Someone can post their opinion once if you don't like it, but to come back more than once to continue that point of view is only making me feel bad for wanting one, and maybe others who are not posting.

[Spuds]

I thought it was cool, like a subliminal statement about the 3...

Of course, it could be argued that it would be more appropriate on a Chevy....

[H3less]

Originally Posted by 6pack

I'm not joking, I'm getting one. I think it's a neat idea and I can't stand the stock knob. The stupid insert in the handle moves and is driving me crazy. And I still am looking for info on getting the stock one off.

Ease up on me for wanting one. Someone can post their opinion once if you don't like it, but to come back more than once to continue that point of view is only making me feel bad for wanting one, and maybe others who are not posting.

I agree with you on the bashing, just a misunderstanding or more the case not clear writing on my part. I do like them and probably get one after my order gets placed for my 3! Since we are expressing opinions look at my rack post and tell me if you think it?s a good deal or not. I am just a newbie at the H3 and don?t need to make big money mistakes going into it.

[H3slate]

Originally Posted by 6pack

So what's the reason behind all the hate? Is the guy that makes them someone you all know and can't stand? There has to be something because this seems like a neat idea.

And if we can move beyond the bashing, how do I get the shifter knob off/boot down?

The Helm manual states that you have to remove the entire center console trim plate to access the shift lever retaining screw. It says to never pull on the shift boot, because it may damage the shift boot retainers.

The weird thing is that this procedure is to remove the entire shift lever, not the shifter knob itself.

I haven't found where it shows the removal of just the shifter knob.

[Stevenblanca]

I think everyone on this forum should buy this shifter knob:



or perhaps this one for tho more morbid types:

[usetosellhummer]

You will void your warrenty!

I like the yellow smiley one the most.

Originally Posted by deserth3

I think it would look better with a bullet hole in the forhead

I agree, then it would be one of a kind.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I don't care for the rock knob, but to each his own.

I don't know how to remove the knob, but I took a look at it just now. The top of the knob is a chrome piece (with the shift diagram) surrounded by shiny black trim. You can pry this off with your fingernails by pulling gently up under the trim. Comes off real easy.

Underneath is a metal piece in the center of the knob, about the size of a nickel. It's crossed by a shallow groove. I don't know if the groove is for a screwdriver (seems too shallow for that) but maybe that's how you remove the knob.

Btw, you can tighten the insert by bending the attachment pegs slightly out. Be careful ... they're not very strong.

[fourfourto]

Usually a small allen key is used with a manual shift knob.

[6pack]

Thanks for looking into it Slate, I appreciate it. I'll go check your thread, H3less. And thanks to the others posting info about how to get the knob off. I'll go yank that chrome thing off and see what's under it.

[H3less]

Originally Posted by 6pack

Thanks for looking into it Slate, I appreciate it. I'll go check your thread, H3less. And thanks to the others posting info about how to get the knob off. I'll go yank that chrome thing off and see what's under it.

Post what you find out!

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

I don't care for the rock knob, but to each his own.

Same here.

[6pack]

I can't get my fingernail under it. Mine seems to be on there pretty snug. Gonna see what I have in my toolbox that is thin enough to fit in there. I'll let you know.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by 6pack

I can't get my fingernail under it. Mine seems to be on there pretty snug. Gonna see what I have in my toolbox that is thin enough to fit in there. I'll let you know.

Just to be sure I was clear, ease the tool (or fingernails) under the black trim and the body of the shifter, not between the chrome center and black trim.

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by 6pack

Thank you marin8703. Nice to see one person coming to my defense... appropriately a Marine (I'm assuming you are one). BTW, I don't know anyone on this site.

no problem. i was a marine but unfortunately after training i transfered to another government organization and have not been on the field as a marine. My first name is also Marin. a person doesnt really need to have special values to notice unnecessary comments, just common sense.

I dont really know anyone on here for real either, but over the past year or so i guess i have made some online buddies.

[Crash ?]

Bunch of blingy mofos... I've thought they were pretty cool looking and DIFFERENT since I first saw 'em, but they won't work to well in an auto truck..

FWIW, I'd stay away from the Moab Rock.. I've heard the rocks around there are kinda radioactive..

FWIW... If you've got your own rock, you should be able to get a masonary bit in a drill press and SLOWLY drill it out and epoxy in a metal sleeve to go on the shifter.. Would be a bit cheaper, but it'd chew up a whole lotta time..

[6pack]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

Just to be sure I was clear, ease the tool (or fingernails) under the black trim and the body of the shifter, not between the chrome center and black trim.

Ah. I didn't understand. Luckily, I haven't had a chance to get back to it. Later today I will.

Thanks Marin!

[6pack]

I got out to look at it in more detail. The boot is pressed into the center console. Pull up on the back of the trim piece that surronds the bottom of the boot and the rear slots pop out. Then pull the whole boot to the rear and the front slots pop out. Then lift the whole boot up and over the shift knob. There is a rubber o-ring that holds the boot into a slot and secures it just below the shifter knob. Pry the o-ring out and the boot comes loose and you can slide the boot down the shifter shaft. From this point though, I see no way to get the shifter knob off. There is no noticeable allen key or anything holding it onto the shaft. If I pop the top trim piece like Wisha says, there is a metal piece there with a slot in it, but it is very shallow. I don't believe this is meant to put a screwdriver in. It looks like the shifter handle is just pressed down onto the shaft. I tried twisting and pulling on it but it's not budging. Any suggestions?