Hey you ever see those "Rock Knobs"? Just a rounded rock with a stupid logo engraved in it and it has a threaded insert in it. Their on dope for what they get for them though, like $20-30.

 

If you tell me what size the threads need to be I'll build you a t-handle or something stout like that. And I'll guarantee you won't break it ever or I'll make another one for free. $10 to cover materials and shipping is all I would ask.

 

you could also get a neat Hurst one, look like pool balls either white or black.

'90XJ Laredo 4.0 5spd NP231

 

My stock shifter knob came off and I used a two part epoxy to reattach it. It had just come off the threads and wasn't cracked.Making one would be really simple. I think I'll make one for mine and snap some pics. I think something in stainless with a knurled handle grip woul look pretty nice/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif

 

I've gone the epoxy route twice, even tried this black goop stuff. The problem is, that white plastic insert that surrounds the metal threaded shaft tends to crumble. I have a feeling I'm pretty rough on the shifter, sometimes I think I tend to use it has a handle than anything else.

AJ - I'll take you up on that offer. I'll email you the specifics. Is the email address in your profile your current one?

Jon

'95 Cherokee Sport
'73 Commando
'00 Wrangler - sold

 

I also have broken a few. I am not going to replace mine till I can shift my gears with a Hurst though. As far as I remember the stock shift lever has a 3/8-16 thread.

"Every form of refuge has it's price."

 

Who's selling the Rocknobs for $20??? Or is that just another one of those expanding internet myths.... like guys finding ARB Bull Bars for $450.

Anyway, we carry them. Fun to have. I can't run one in my XJ since its an auto. But I have them in 3 other 4x4s that do have stickshifts.

http://www.rocky-road.com/rocknob.html

http://www.rockyroadoutfitters.com

 

I'm a big fan of the make-your-own. Any old pool ball works great and you can pick your favorite number. I'd say 4 is a great number four Jeeps.

Heck I have so many different knobs from the yards. You could always tap over the epoxy and use one from another vehicle. Man, the best one I own is from a Jeepster. Love the feel of it.

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand!
'88 MJ SporTruck shortbed
Rebuilt 2.5L: 40 over rings, 10 on crank, 10 on bearings
nearing 400K

 

Well Glenn if you want to get picky I said between $20-30, which means the price of $29.95 falls in that range. That price is from http://www.quadratec.com, I see the ones you sell are higher priced. Wah wah wah...

 

I would never pay $30 for a rock maybe i would have to pay $30 if it went through my windshield.
just my opinion and after al i do live in maine we have alot of rocks SCRAM

 

i can find a rock in the desert and will sell it cheap. say 1.00 plus shipping LOL i will even let you drill the hole your self!!!

 

After owning a 73 RoadRunner with a 4 speed and having a pistol grip shifter I got to say there is nothing cooler!/wwwthreads_images/icons/cool.gif

YOU NEVER KNOW TILL YOU TRY

 

I have had the same problem with the factory ones as listed above but at a car swap meet I bought a white cue ball shift knob with the 5 spd pattern etched on the top with all the adapters to make it fit anything and it is so nice and comfrotable...good luck .... thnk I paid $10.00

86 Commanche 3.4
A friend will help you move....
But a best friend will help you move a body...

 

If I had that RoadRunner I would pay $30 for a pistol grip shifter!

 

I don't want to start anything here, but I have my own opinion of the pistol grips, They're cool in old Mopars, but really for use on the street and strip, I can't stand them. They're fun and all, but the practicality is what wears off the fun.

Speaking of shifting, anyone every played with a three-on-the-tree? Now that's fun!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand!
'88 MJ SporTruck shortbed
Rebuilt 2.5L: 40 over rings, 10 on crank, 10 on bearings
nearing 400K

 

Buck87xj, there you go, pick up some rocks, drill a hole, epoxy in a threaded insert and sell them online! Cost you about $1 to make each one and you could charge $15 and beat everyone's price!

 

as a matter of fact Chris my old Jeep Gladiator P.U had a three on the tree I agree that was odd..... Sure do miss that truck,bought it from the original owner for $200.00 and it ran and the 4x4 worked and body straight as hell. It was an arizona truck no ruct and tthe tornado over head cam straight 6 ran like a top till the valves died

86 Commanche 3.4
A friend will help you move....
But a best friend will help you move a body...

 

Where's it now??

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand!
'88 MJ SporTruck shortbed
Rebuilt 2.5L: 40 over rings, 10 on crank, 10 on bearings
nearing 400K

 

I'm from Northern Nevada and I have to say that rocks are worth much more up here. I will send anyone who wants one a Northern Nevada rock for $50 shipping and handling included!

I sent my machinist's kid to college!

 

I was in the Grand Canyon a few years ago, and supposedly there's a pretty hefty fine for taking rocks out of the park.

'90XJ Laredo 4.0 5spd NP231

 

I've hit the Jackpot. My whole yard is full of rocks!!! I'm rich!!! All I have to do is find a bunch of suckers willing to pay $30 for a rock and I'll be on easy street./wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif

 

LMFAO

 

We're suposed to have some of the oldest rock on earth up here, must be worth millions!
We've got diamonds the size of shift knobs too, wonder what they'd go for?
R.

I live in the land of ice & snow
Where my Cherokees run in FORTY BELOW !!

 

i dont want the diomonds!!! I want the rocks!! SCRAM

 

Going to need a better drill bit for those diamonds....