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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Changing auto shifter

Hey people. Im thinking about changing the shift handle (auto) in my 85 TA. I have the "T" shaped one. I am not sure if it will be difficult but i would like to know if anyone else has done this. How did you do it and did the button perform the same. Also any suggestions on where to get a cool looking skull or other ****. Thanks.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Re: Changing auto shifter

the only auto shift handles i have seen are the grip style with button on top(comes in all kinds of colors), hand gun handle(pull trigger to shift), Grenade(squeeze to shift)

things like that

I personally don't like any of them because i think they are cheesy, but thats just me, back when i was 17/18 i thought they were cool but i never bought one just because i liked the stock shifter handle

I have changed my shift **** from the thirdgen plastic style to the 4th gen leather(the actual **** is about an inch longer down the shaft than the 3rd gen, but works fine still)
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Re: Changing auto shifter

Guys..Im replacing all the carpet inside and trying to remove the leather t bar shift handle.Any one know how to do this.???
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Re: Changing auto shifter

There should be a U clip that looks like a big staple on the front side of the handle. Slide it out and your handle will come off.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Re: Changing auto shifter

how does the 4th gen T handle install?
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Re: Changing auto shifter

Originally Posted by coreys90iroc
how does the 4th gen T handle install?
As far as I know you just pull the u clip, slide your handle off and push the t handle on, I think everything needed to make it operate is built in already, but I'm not positive as I replaced my third gen one with a fourth gen top button handle not the t-handle
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