Living with a factory shifter can start to feel like a compromise over time. Original factory-supplied shifters for manual transmissions tend to have a rubbery feel that make shifting vague and imprecise—and require long throws. Modifying the shifter from stock is a great way to bring back some speed and precision while providing a better look and feel. Consider the following types of car and truck gear-shifters available on eBay Motors.
Short Shifters
Short shifters kits replace the stock shift lever and pivot bearings with a shorter throw between gears. Kits for specific vehicles can make for an easy DIY install. Most short shifters feature a CNC machined-steel lower stick along with a chrome upper stick.
Looking for an update to your ride’s automatic transmission shifter? Then a dual-mode shifter is worth considering. These shifters have a race look and are high performance and high quality, but go easy on the pocketbook. Dual mode shifters give you full automatic mode or can be shifted manually with a reverse lockout to prevent incorrect shifts. Easy to install, these short shifters are the best way to go.
Race and Lightning Shifters
Race shifters provide an even quicker throw than shorts shifters. Many completely do away with gated throws and provide a simple up or down shifter movement for ultra-fast action. Primarily for automatic racing transmissions, these shifters are heavy duty with reverse gear lockouts and can provide positive shifting with a pistol grip knob.
An unusual Hurst shifter for automatic overdrive three- and four-speed transmissions uses three shifters to shift from each gear, and then into overdrive. This shifter was introduced in limited numbers in the 1980s and is rare, but still available on eBay.
Replacement and Restoration Shifters and Parts
Many owners of cars with manual transmission are happy with their car’s shift linkage, but just want a tweak of the lever itself—to something longer, shorter, or perhaps curved. These levers are easy to install, providing a nice interior enhancement.
When the shifter in your car or truck is not quite working correctly, a new OEM shifter might be the solution. Ford Mustangs from the early 2000s are famous for premature failures of the automatic shift lever. Thankfully, new improved ones are readily available on eBay. If you are restoring a classic vehicle, or simply need to replace a shifter, eBay Motors is the place for OEM and NOS equipment.
If your shifting has become vague, the shifter itself might be just fine, but the transmission linkage bushings could be worn. Replacing the bushings to tighten up the linkage is a great DIY project. See available parts for a wide variety of cars and trucks.
And if you’re a motorhead looking for personal expression, one of the easiest way to personalize your car or truck’s interior is with a shift knob that reflects your style. eBay Motors offers a shift knob for every style and taste, from the practical to the insane.
See Manual Car and Truck Shifters for sale on eBay.
