Just pull straight up on it. Takes a bit of hoss to get off and I will warn you to be careful since I ended up busting my lip when the thing finally came off and my hand flew into my lip
I have the CVT and the shifter knob pulled right off, you really gotta pull though. I noticed you have the manual trans, dunno for sure if they pull off too.
Yes. Just give it a mighty yank! I replaced mine with a round knob. Something I can wrap my fingers underneath. If need be, you can run a 1/2" fine, die over it. It is hard as heck to get it started though. The rod is chromed and the top of it has a flat side.
I have an 8 ball shift knob on my CJ-7, but I was looking for something different for "Sarge". In keeping with the theme and the colour of our Patriot named Sarge, I purchased an inert WWII hand grenade which I am going to thread onto my shift rod.
I have an 8 ball shift knob on my CJ-7, but I was looking for something different for "Sarge". In keeping with the theme and the colour of our Patriot named Sarge, I purchased an inert WWII hand grenade which I am going to thread onto my shift rod.
I want to change the horrid rubber gear lever gaiter. So I have to remove the gear knob. I have pulled and pulled but no joy. Could be I'm just weak or I don't want to break something.
there is a tab you have to push down on, then it pops off with no effort, as for the mopar accessory knob, it wont fit the manual trans, neither will the auto one.
its the bottom part pf the knob that is cone like, that part slides down, and the knob lifts up, i would post pics, but my camera isnt hear and my patriot is in storage
I just removed my 2010 gear knob.
As mentioned earlier grasp the hour glass shaped black moulding just under the main knob and oull downwards. It pops over a groove in the shift arm.
Unfortunately the upper knob is press fit over knurled shift arm so prize off the crome plastic shift top with the gear directions the hack saw across the top till you feel metal. Then do from top groove down two sides and prize open revealing the Knurled metal.
Now fit the new knob per their instructions (usualy press fit or crub screws thr a cylinder over the shift (arm).
Once you fit the new knob pull up the plastic hour glass snug under the knob and bobs yer uncle epper:
So in my 2009 Pat Transmatic, if I wanted to put in the Mopar T-Handle shift knob, all I am doing is pulling the stock knob off and replacing the new knob without messing with any console unscrewing to get to the shift panel?
I'm so lost because there are millions (hypothetically speaking) of different ways to mess with it.
No magic involved---shift knob just pulls off with a mighty tug!! It will come off with a bang so dont have your face in the way , or you might knock your teeth out.
Dont try this with the 6 speed CRD lever , as this had a reverse lock-out collar fitted,
And the switch is good for multi-years too!
I had a grip on my 08 Pat and didn't want to part with it so I told the dealer I was going to trade him. He wasn't sure I could so I just walked out to the lot where the new and old Pats were side by side and gave the new one a good yank. Off it came and I did the same to my old grip and I switched them out right on the spot. Easy Peasy.
No magic involved---shift knob just pulls off with a mighty tug!! It will come off with a bang so dont have your face in the way , or you might knock your teeth out.
Much appreciated fellas. So a little update on my end...
I've ordered the Mopar T-Handle shift knob to give my Jeep a more muscle look. I've always been an american muscle guy [first car was a 2006 Ford Mustang] and I am stuck on the T Handle.
Before I can replace the shifter, I need to install my dash/trim kits. I've ordered a complete Real Carbon Fiber dash and interior trim kit for my Pat to give the dash and interior a little zaz.
Once the dash kit is installed it's fair game for the shift knob.
These are expected to arrive after New Years so when they come, I'll have the pics for you guys!
I have to agree, there are only 2 shift knob shapes I would want. The T handle and the ball. for the manual transmission, I like the basic sphere. The stock handle was totally wrong for the 5 speed.
I don't mind the stock "knob". I've got a couple other manuals with varying shift patterns that I drive. At my advancing age, I like the tactile "reminder" the different shapes give me for the different shift patterns. $.02.
I bought mine that was taken off Grand Cherokee...wooden and grayish black...dunno if it is going to fit 2011 Patriot...it is a wait and see...try Ebay
Just installed the Mopar T-Handle shift knob on my 2011....it fit no problem with no modifications....just pulled the old one off and popped this one right on and tightened it up!
And you think that makes you feel old, lmao. I had been in the Army a couple years before that car was on the dealer's lot.
But those were some fun times if you were into muscle cars. Most of the guys I knew had T handle shifters. You do get used to them. Although most cars today shift pretty easily. And I sure would not be pushing these 4 bangers like we used to push those old V8's.
Some oversized ball shifters worked well too.
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