Shifter knob replacement? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

glacious · 07-15-2010, 02:15 PM

I have a 2008 HL Sport with ash gray interior. I'm looking to replace a slightly worn shifter knob, and have come across a few. I'm not looking for anything too crazy/flashy, just something that looks good with the interior and is not faded/worn.

This one seems to be reasonably priced and looks decent: http://www.toyotapartsstore.com/prod...oducts_id=5938

The one I have now is leather wrapped with a plastic top (which is where the paint is worn away from).

Anyone have any pictures of replacement knobs or even know the name/number of the original sport knob (or a suitable/nice looking replacement)?

Thanks!

Edit:

This is what it looks like: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-T...Q5fAccessories but the gray plastic part started to wear through the paint, don't want it to happen on another one.

dirtraven1 · 07-15-2010, 10:18 PM

I switched mine with a Forerunner's leather shift knob. I personally like the feel and look better than the one that came on my Sport.

KDHL · 07-16-2010, 02:28 AM

I replaced my grade version with the Venza shifter knob.

glacious · 07-16-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtraven1

I switched mine with a Forerunner's leather shift knob. I personally like the feel and look better than the one that came on my Sport.

Ahh nice, looks good. Thanks for the response. At least it opens up viable options for a decent shifter.

jimmied · 07-16-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtraven1

I switched mine with a Forerunner's leather shift knob. I personally like the feel and look better than the one that came on my Sport.

dust lately? just kidding

dirtraven1 · 07-17-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmied

dust lately? just kidding

Even keeping a micro cloth within reach, I'm still too lazy to dust!!

jimmied · 07-18-2010, 01:08 AM

haha. just noticed that.

***TrailDust*** · 07-18-2010, 01:53 AM

Looks like mine after coming back from the desert, only I'm too anal retentive. I have to break out the vacuum cleaner and suck up every piece of dust within 24 hours of getting home or go nuts thinking about it....

glacious · 07-18-2010, 10:48 AM

I also noticed you have black floormats with the tan interior. I was looking at the weather tech all-weather floor mats and cargo liner to go with the ash gray leather interior, but am still deciding on black or their version of gray.

Seems like black goes with everything, but if the gray is just a shade or two off it may look weird. Looks good in yours (even from that small snippet we can see in the pic).

dirtraven1 · 07-18-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by glacious

I also noticed you have black floormats with the tan interior. I was looking at the weather tech all-weather floor mats and cargo liner to go with the ash gray leather interior, but am still deciding on black or their version of gray.

Seems like black goes with everything, but if the gray is just a shade or two off it may look weird. Looks good in yours (even from that small snippet we can see in the pic).

The mats are actually the Toyota All-Weather that was "given" to me by the dealer. Black does pretty much go with anything. I have the grey Weather-Tech for my Odyssey and over time just about everything stains it black or darker shades of grey.

Weathertech's mats are still holding up and I think is worth the money.

glacious · 07-19-2010, 08:58 AM

Good to hear on the gray ones. I have the gray carpet ones that come with it, but they are dirty and even washing them still leaves big stains.

I was looking into the black cargo mat, and gray floormats from weathertech, but after your comment about the gray becoming black anyway, I think I'll opt for black front/2nd row, and cargo. (probably won't get the 3rd row mat, that seat is rarely used).

Thanks again for the response.

HighlanderMommy · 11-14-2010, 08:46 PM

Hi dirtraven1,

I was just wondering if you could possibly add the link for here you got the gearshifter below. i love it. Thanks a lot.

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Originally Posted by dirtraven1

I switched mine with a Forerunner's leather shift knob. I personally like the feel and look better than the one that came on my Sport.

dirtraven1 · 11-14-2010, 09:48 PM

This was a 4Runner shift knob from a local dealer.

HighlanderMommy · 11-14-2010, 10:03 PM

Thanks dirtraven1! I just noticed you are from LI. That is where my hubby and I are headed next week to buy our Highlander (we are in Syracuse). We are SO excited! My in-laws live in Northport and we are headed to Amityville for the car purchase. Take care.

dirtraven1 · 11-15-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HighlanderMommy

Thanks dirtraven1! I just noticed you are from LI. That is where my hubby and I are headed next week to buy our Highlander (we are in Syracuse). We are SO excited! My in-laws live in Northport and we are headed to Amityville for the car purchase. Take care.

Congrats on your HL purchase. I've been very satisfied with the HL. It fits my needs. One thing that stands out for me was how decently quiet the car is from road noise. For me it was definitely quieter than my friends MDXs and our Honda Odyssey.