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Old 05-05-2016, 02:16 PM
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I just got my '98 XJ a few months ago and I'm not to happy with the automatic "T-handle" shifter. Any ideas? I was thinking about using a shifter from an older Grand Cherokee. I want something that feels more comfortable handling when I'm shifting into gear.

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i've used them from an older grand cherokee. the zj ones fit right on perfectly, but i find them quite large so i went back to a newer xj handle on my renix.
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There's grenades, rocks, baseball *****, etc
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
There's grenades, rocks, baseball *****, etc
I have a ww2 grenade with a .223 casing for the button.
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I got a skull that I just press down and pull back on. Automatic shift knob ideas??-image-2948287903.jpg
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Or you can replaced the whole shifter http://www.radesignsproducts.com/roc...r-shifter.html

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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
I got a skull that I just press down and pull back on.
Looks awesome man!
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I put a WJ shifter in my '98. All you need to do is cut down the WJs metal rod to fit.
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
I have a ww2 grenade with a .223 casing for the button.
LOVE IT!!! Would love to see that and know how you made it
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Originally Posted by Big David
I put a WJ shifter in my '98. All you need to do is cut down the WJs metal rod to fit.
Any more info? Was thinking it would be nice to get the WJ woodgrain ***** but everything I read said it wasn't doable so I didn't try
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I've seen the "Drake Off-road" automatic shift ***** for the Wranglers. Anybody know if they will they fit on an XJ?
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Or you can replaced the whole shifter http://www.radesignsproducts.com/roc...r-shifter.html
I just bought this for my buggy, can't wait to get it haha. Going to pair it with the Rail.
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Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
I just bought this for my buggy, can't wait to get it haha. Going to pair it with the Rail.
let me know how you like the Rail, I am getting one for my XJ Diesel swap project, but that is last on my list.
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Here is mine, skateboard wheel.

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