ok i think the L shaped arm is step 10. i think the pin on the L shaped arm is something that was missing on mine, there is a hole going through the cylindrical piece on the L shaped arm. normally there is a steel paper clip type thing through that hole. i just got some steel wire and bent it and put it in there. with the cable tension being what it is, i think it's just toyota's tahara plant making sure everything is double re-inforced.

the part that you lost...that's a rough one, i didn't lose mine (was lucky) i'd first say to look for it a bit. but then i think it might be a part you can get at a hardware shop...i thought there was something in the 12 pages of this thread about it. or perhaps in another short shifter thread. i'll do my best to find info tomorrow (long day today).

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not sure if i read all yours posts to know what youre asking, but a short throw 7gc shifter works and so will a stock 7gc shifter but not sure what advantage that gives you. just keep in mind a 7gc stick only works not the whole assy.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Sep 1, 2012 - 8:19 AM

Edit: never mind.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 1, 2012 - 11:54 AM

ok, on page 2 of this thread, about 15% down the scrollbar, batman has a picture of the clip, and says it can be bought at a hardware store for 25 cents or so. it's the one that's sorta like a washer with little tabs that stick inward around the inner circle.

I found it! It had gone under the carpet.

Everything is off. Can't thank you guys enough for the assist. One last question, before you threw on the metal bushings, did you remove all of the rubber bushings/pieces on there now, plus the little metal stand?

Thanks again! Will throw on a pic once its all done.




I just have to go get some white lithium grease now.

This post has been edited by doctavic: Sep 1, 2012 - 11:40 AM

yup, removed all the rubber and the metal pieces as well. then put the purple (in my case) aluminum risers in. some of them don't sit stable until you get the screws tightened, so there was some trial and error for me.

also i felt i should cut 2 small slits into the carpet on the drivers side, just to get the carpet to fold upward around the shift assembly and not be bunched. the slts are completely concealed under the trim, and the bunching was sortof visible when i looked for it, so figured it was the lesser of 2 evils.

sounds like you're taking your time and doing it right! keep up the good work!

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How rough are we talking? Because the short shifter is supposed to feel notchy because of the solid aluminum bushings. Mine feels extra tight because I installed solid brass shifter bushings on the gear selector levers the shift cables connect to on the transmission.

mine only ever feels a little rough going into 4th. and not always. not sure what conditions cause it yet.

Here it is. All installed with a knock off TRD shift knob. No roughness. Very tight. Used a Ralco RZ 7th gen. Thanks everyone! Best upgrade yet.

Been on ebay for about an hour now looking at short shifters (7gc). Looking to spend $60 or less. Is their any particular brand anyone recommends. The Ralco and Megan look pretty good.