[MESOGLEA]

Coming from a right hand drive Skyline, this trucks shift gate is clunky and doesn't feel precise. It also feels like its positioned too far to the right.
Will any shifters from the Z fit?

 

[colin123]

they used different ways of interfacing the shifters into the tranny between our trucks and the z due to pos of driver compared to tranny in the vehicles and the shifters are completely non compatible. your stuck with it, or atleast stuck with no mass produced aftermarket options, you can have anything made for a price

 

[MESOGLEA]

I was thinking about buying a new shift lever heating it and bending it towards me.
I would then add an extension to get it to the position I prefer.

 

[westracing01]

I was thinking about buying a new shift lever heating it and bending it towards me.
I would then add an extension to get it to the position I prefer.

You'll have to cut off the stock shift lever and weld a new one on... Or machine what you've got so you could bolt in another. Our shift lever goes straight into the transmission so you can't just unbolt the stock lever and bolt in a new one. If it were that easy I'd have had a Hurst stick in there a long time ago. Someone on here did do that but he never posted exactly how he attached the new lever.

I do wish someone would make a short throw for us. B&M makes one for the Z's and I contacted them about what it would take to make one for us but never got anything back.

Side note: I have a 3" extension that will fit the stock threaded shift lever if you want it.

 

[mustard23]

I know WRP(bad word) was working on one. I was thinking about hitting up Stillen. Because you are in SoCal You coule hit up Stillen or Jim Wolf and see if they could make one for us.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

I was really interested in this thread a while ago, but never could get the OP to comment more about it. I really wanted to try and get a whole new hurst lever and knob in there, but I ended up just going with a new hurst t handle knob by itself and I like the feel. I have a 2.5 though, not sure if there is a difference. Heres that thread http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f9/new-hurst-t-handle-knob-32156/ you might want to check it out.

 

[mustard23]

I was really interested in this thread a while ago, but never could get the OP to comment more about it. I really wanted to try and get a whole new hurst lever and knob in there, but I ended up just going with a new hurst t handle knob by itself and I like the feel. I have a 2.5 though, not sure if there is a difference. Heres that thread http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f9/new-hurst-t-handle-knob-32156/ you might want to check it out.

Yours might be easer because you have a deferent trans. I spaced what cars have that same trans.

 

[MESOGLEA]

The shifter is in two pieces, a lower and upper. they are compression fit, use rubber to dampen vibration and reduce excessive shock while shifting.
The upper was what I was thinking about heating and bending.
Or I could remove the upper and weld whatever I like to it.

 

[LoopOut]

I don't know if this will be of any use, but. When I had a MKIII Supra I was looking for a shorter shift lever, could not find one any where. Then by chance Toyota dealer guy happen to know a guy who had one. Turns out because it was rubber mounted for vibration dampening, he said to just heat it up, pull off "upper" shaft, and VOILA, short shifter under the long one. Even had the threads to match the stock knob! Maybe you get lucky and nissan is the same way????

 

[MESOGLEA]

Short shifters actually move the pivot point a little higher. If you lower the knob, it will technically shorten the throw, but not like a true short shifter lever.
I just don't like where the shifter sits. I would like it closer.

 

[LoopOut]

Yeah, I was wondering if you actually were talking about a real short throw shifter setup, of just wanted a shorter lever.

 

[PutMeInTheSky]

Funny, this is one of the first things I noticed that I "didn't like" about my truck.

I actually brought this up a few months ago in a thread. Can't remember which one off the top of my head. I asked if there was a short shift kit for my truck, was told there was no such thing so I dropped it.

Maybe I should figure out how to machine a few models for each generation, then get rich selling them to YOU!!!

 

[westracing01]

Funny, this is one of the first things I noticed that I "didn't like" about my truck.

I actually brought this up a few months ago in a thread. Can't remember which one off the top of my head. I asked if there was a short shift kit for my truck, was told there was no such thing so I dropped it.

Maybe I should figure out how to machine a few models for each generation, then get rich selling them to YOU!!!

Make a good one and I'll buy it. Guaranteed.

 

[PutMeInTheSky]

Hmm.. How to implement.... I have a friend with a C&C machine at the company he works for.

I wonder if the boss man would let us fab a hunk of metal. It's not like we're gonna hurt the thing. Heck, if it sold well, I'd give the guy a little cash for the help!! (not that he needs it)

 

[Z32kerber]

I know this thread is 8 years old, but PRG has a short throw shifter.

 

[Tdmer]

Just found this but even it needs to be finished engineering since they call out different Hurst stick working. It does suggest a part number that will get you close to a stock location...
Frontier / Xterra / Navara 6MT Short Throw Shifter – LOJ Conversions (lojkits.com)

 

[speed demon]

Make one.

Speed Demons Shifty Shifter

Here's my take at a short throw shifter. Parts needed; BOLTS M8x1.25x35mm x6 BUSHING 32861-EA201 HOUSING 32515-CD110 or USED SHIFTER ASSEY SILICONE 999MP-1217H 1" m10x1.25 COUPLING NUT(optional) STUD 14064-31U0C (optional) The factory shifter is rubber mounted, I chose to remove the bushing...

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