Okay, after several hours I successfully performed what may be the first automatic to manual shift inob swap for a Jeep Patriot. Friday afternoon I took a trip to the local salvage yard to pull a turn signal socket from a Pat. Ended up finding the shift knob for a manual in a compass and...

Thats right.... it’s possible! Took my buddy holding a heat gun to the knob and me destroying it with channel locks but it’s possible. There’s a knurling on the top of the shift rod on a 2016 where the knob won’t pull off (or it didn’t for me and I deadlift 455lbs so go figure) I’ll post pics...

Hey guys, I have an 08' Pat, I've been thinking about putting a spherical shift knob, but it seems like our Pats don't have thread? :doh: Some shift knobs are advertised as "universal fit" with "adapters" but I don't think they mean un-threaded sifters.. I'm so lost :confused: Is there an...

2011 Jeep Patriot - manual trans (5 speed) The plastic cap on the top of my MANUAL shifter knob broke :( I want to buy a new ball type knob, but I'd like to understand how to do the removal and installation before diving in. I've already searched the forums and couldn't get a definitive...

Can anyone give me some advice as to how to remove my shift knob? It's a '08 5spd.... I know i've read that it's not your nomral threaded shifter (that would make too much sense), so I was also wondering what my options would be as far as aftermarket knobs would be?