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Which shifter looks better?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by ljerr2, Aug 3, 2025.

  1. Aug 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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    ljerr2

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    Did a little mod on some OEM shifters. Painted the embossed/recessed areas.
    Which is your preference????

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  2. Aug 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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    Charlievee

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    Eibach stage 2, load lifter kit, Maggie w/ OTT tune... Other stuff.
    I went with the right side option... After doing the left, but i also did away with the silver/chrome, gloss black and gloss carbon fiber and did all satin black.
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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    Gman2530

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    Right side for me also .. nice job & very nice appearance :hattip:
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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    icebear

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    I think I’d like the left to match the silver plastic center console trim.
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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    JET4

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    Right side
     
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  6. Aug 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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    Steely123

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    Black / red. Never silver.
     
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  7. Aug 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Black and red for me .
     
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  8. Aug 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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    Skillzo1

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    Right side for sure
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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    Borracho Loco

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    What, no bronze? You hater!
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    I'd personally prefer the set on the right, but with silver lettering. Not a fan of red.
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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    Durango Dave

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    I couldn't stand the silver shift levers and the red lettering matches the stitching on the ORP seats :) 4Runner13_rev.jpg 4Runner14_rev.jpg
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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    ArizonaJK

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    Link for where to purchase those leather wrapped ones with the red stitching, please…
     
  13. Aug 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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    Durango Dave

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    Genuine leather hand stitched in eastern Europe (not China) and this guy was a pleasure to do business with :)

    KnobsForAll - Etsy

    Looks like his selection of Toyota knobs is currently very limited - there were a lot more choices when I purchased the ones I got :(

    Try this guy (same country) and maybe search for more?

    KnobsfromZaizas - Etsy
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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    Buba1

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    Black and Red for me, that looks very nice, well done!
     
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  15. Aug 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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    Captain Spalding

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    Yes. The colors of the other interior surfaces must be considered.
     
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  16. Aug 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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    Imdav2u

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    Thanks, now I have to spend more money. You should post this under " things I didn't know existed but now I gotta have".
     
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    Durango Dave

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    You're very welcome ;) It feels a lot better than the OEM shift lever in your hand too!

    Here's some more too :)

    BetterShiftKnob - Etsy
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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    Squiddo

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    I'm partial to the black OEM look.
     
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  19. Aug 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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    Durango Dave

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    They are also sold on eBay
    knobs_for_your_car on eBay
    and they all ship from Lithuania so I'm thinking it's the same guy with multiple store fronts o_O
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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    ualfltdispatch

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  21. Aug 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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    I like my Ellis better than all…..
    Maybe that’s why I have them.


    Sorry, NOT Sorry!
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    Steely123

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    Lol.how do you really feel about them?
     
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    Thank you!
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    3rd one
     
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    TrailSpecial22 Still here…

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    All black with red
     
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    glwood54

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    Ended up with Tinkerers Design:

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    The transmission knob has TRD in gray instead of the Tinkerers logo, and the TC knob has white lettering.
     
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    Captain Spalding

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    My dad used to get the J.C.Whitney catalog in the mail. It had all sorts of goofy accessories. Like a car horn that sounds like a cow mooing. Or a foot-shaped accelerator pedal.

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