Truck Shifters

"Tripper" (tripe46) 05/15/2018 at 15:05 • Filed to: None

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Anyone have a short throw shifter in their truck? It’s next on the list in my quest to have the nicest 2001 ranger ever. So far I’ve got:

power locks/keyless entry

heated power mirrors

A handmade wood console cover (matching armrests are in the works)

Backup camera

Bluetooth head unit, speakers, amp, sound dampening material

Nardi shift knob (not yet installed)

Dash camera

Foot well and puddle lights (tied into the dome light)

I’m having a hard time deciding on a shifter. Most people are touting Hurst. However I drove an S10 years ago with one and didn’t really like it. I needed to brace my shoulder into the seat in order to get it into first gear.

CobraJoe > Tripper 05/15/2018 at 15:21

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Which transmission does it have in it?

If it’s a T5, an MGW shifter is the best option, but pricy. A Steeda Tri-ax is also really good, and it keeps the 2 bolt style shifter handle, so you can install any other handle.

diplodicus > Tripper 05/15/2018 at 15:25

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First is a total bitch on that trans.

atrombs > Tripper 05/15/2018 at 15:28

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I don’t have anything super helpful to add, but I had this video pop up on youtube and the shifter on this truck is pretty sweet. Looks kind of DIY too.

Tripper > CobraJoe 05/15/2018 at 15:37

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I believe it’s a Mazda M5OD-R1. Steeda makes one but I’ve never heard of them. I will check it out.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > atrombs 05/15/2018 at 15:40

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I always forget those trucks, built into the mid-2000s, still look really nice on the outside but the interiors are straight out of the 70s and 80s.

atrombs > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 05/15/2018 at 15:42

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You don’t love hard grey plastic? haha

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > atrombs 05/15/2018 at 15:43

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I think it’s the radio, HVAC, and steering wheel that get me. The rest is perfectly fine for a work truck but that stuff is so hard to see and such trash.

djgreenlava > Tripper 05/15/2018 at 15:49

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I like the addition of wood if you add a wood tunnel on the roof you’ll have your own Mark III conversion.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Tripper 05/15/2018 at 15:55

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I had a Tri-Ax once upon a time. Twas a good shifter. Steeda makes a ton of Mustang stuff.

Future next gen S2000 owner > atrombs 05/15/2018 at 15:56

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Now I need a short throw for the Taco....

Tripper > Future next gen S2000 owner 05/15/2018 at 15:57

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It does not look like they make one for the Mazda M5OD-R1:(