BanditSRT8 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I am looking at getting a new shift know (I prefer the feel of the ball over the stock shifter) but I thought I remembered someone saying it was a serious chore removing the stock shifter knob. I know I must also get a new boot holder. Is it really that tough to get the old one off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Jerome Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I am looking at getting a new shift know (I prefer the feel of the ball over the stock shifter) but I thought I remembered someone saying it was a serious chore removing the stock shifter knob. I know I must also get a new boot holder. Is it really that tough to get the old one off? Not difficult at all. Just pull the boot out of the console and it screws/turns off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw power Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Very easy to do, if I can do it anyone can Why do you need a new boot? I just reused mine and it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchspinner3 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 ..so are the white 'cue ball' style shfter knobs available for the stock GT500 shfter arm? Is a new shifter boot upper collar required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks everyone. I thought I remembered reading that there was some kind of compound used on the shifter making it really hard to remove... must have been another car. I contacted Shelby Performance Parts about the ball I want, and they said you MUST use the shift boot retainer they offer. The OEM stock one does not meet up to anything except the OEM stock knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 ..so are the white 'cue ball' style shfter knobs available for the stock GT500 shfter arm? Is a new shifter boot upper collar required? Grabberpony offers knobs in various colors that will work with the OEM shifter arm. You'll need to pruchase their Aluminum Jam-nut/Boot Adapter to make the boot work. I have one on order to replace the one that came with my Ford Racing shifter handle but have not received it yet. http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php?act=v...mp;productId=35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks everyone. I thought I remembered reading that there was some kind of compound used on the shifter making it really hard to remove... must have been another car. I contacted Shelby Performance Parts about the ball I want, and they said you MUST use the shift boot retainer they offer. The OEM stock one does not meet up to anything except the OEM stock knob. The knob is simple to remove. There is no sealing compound. Just pull the boot collar down off the base of the knob and unscrew CCW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Cool. I'll be ordering the new white shift ball with the blue "Shelby" on the sides from Shelby Performance then. I asked them about the new 2010 GT500 shift ball, and they said that they are manufacturing them for Ford, but do not know if or when they might be available for aftermarket sales. If and when that becomes available, that is the one I will ultimately have... I want that white with blue stripes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullittmansparts Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Cool. I'll be ordering the new white shift ball with the blue "Shelby" on the sides from Shelby Performance then. I asked them about the new 2010 GT500 shift ball, and they said that they are manufacturing them for Ford, but do not know if or when they might be available for aftermarket sales. If and when that becomes available, that is the one I will ultimately have... I want that white with blue stripes!!!! 2010 knob is available from Ford. I have one on my 07. I needed a new 10 shift shaft also. The thread is smaller on the 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 2010 knob is available from Ford. I have one on my 07. I needed a new 10 shift shaft also. The thread is smaller on the 2010. Say what???? Can you get me the part numbers for the ball and shaft? (OMG I just realized how bad that sounds out of context) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullittmansparts Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Say what???? Can you get me the part numbers for the ball and shaft? (OMG I just realized how bad that sounds out of context) Ball is AR3Z-7213-A Shift lever is AR3Z-7210-AB. Only need (i) ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ball is AR3Z-7213-A Shift lever is AR3Z-7210-AB. Only need (i) ball! Well, I sure as hell know what I'm doing first thing in the morning!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ball is AR3Z-7213-A Shift lever is AR3Z-7210-AB. Only need (i) ball! Do you know what threads it has and cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullittmansparts Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Do you know what threads it has and cost? No I don't on the size.....I paid $76. net for it from my local Ford dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 2010 knob is available from Ford. I have one on my 07. I needed a new 10 shift shaft also. The thread is smaller on the 2010. Yup, bullittmansparts is the man for figuring this out. Looks very cool. I have one on order as well. I will post up when I get this installed hopefully later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yup, bullittmansparts is the man for figuring this out. Looks very cool. I have one on order as well. I will post up when I get this installed hopefully later this week. Which shifter handle are you installing this onto, the GT500 OEM handle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 No I don't on the size.....I paid $76. net for it from my local Ford dealer. The shifter handle AR3Z-7210-AB is available $65.75 + shipping at Silver State Ford Parts.com. The AR3Z-7213-A knob is not available there. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...p;siteid=214290 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastlif Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Does anyone know if the 2010 knob will fit this lever? try this link: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...tKeyField=10244 edited link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Which shifter handle are you installing this onto, the GT500 OEM handle? No, unfortunately (or more likely on purpose) they changed the thread size on the new 2010 knob (ball) so you have to order a new handle as well. The number for the handle is AR3Z-7210-AB. Here is the thread that bullittmansparts created with the details of his install. El Cheapo 07 to 2010 mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Glad you linked to that other post. Now I see they only have white with BLACK stripes available... that doesn't work for me, I need the blue stripes and apparently, you can't get them yet. Sigh......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 It is a bummer that the the SS package does not include the KR "Hurst like" shifter shaft and white cue ball. SAI sells it as a upgrade, approx $205.00, chrome shaft with white ball. or blueovalindustries on ebay sells a black one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-2008-200...%3A1|240%3A1318 or another sells the white one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-09-FORD-...sQ5fAccessories FordRacingPerformanceParts.com Black = Part # M-7213-J White = Part # M-7213-K http://www.who-sells-it.com/cy/ford-racing...6-fullsize.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchspinner3 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Does the FRPP M-7213-K kit include the new grommet(collar) for the shifter boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullittmansparts Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Does the FRPP M-7213-K kit include the new grommet(collar) for the shifter boot? [/quote Yes it's a plastic rectangular piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here is my install of the new 2010 shift knob and lever. 2010 Shift Knob Mod, W/ Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well, that changed my mind. I don't want the shifter orientation to change. Leaning an inch to the right would irk me to no end. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I understand. I thought it would bother me as well but it is not that noticable while driving. Actually having the knob shifted back is an improvement. The next thing we are going to try is to turn down the OEM lever and see if we can get the new knob to fit. Will keep you posted on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well, that changed my mind. I don't want the shifter orientation to change. Leaning an inch to the right would irk me to no end. Thanks! That would bug me too. I wonder why Ford offset the handle to the side that way for the 2010s? Perhaps it uses a different shifter with the handle mounting holes oriented sideways instead of fore/aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 That would bug me too. I wonder why Ford offset the handle to the side that way for the 2010s? Perhaps it uses a different shifter with the handle mounting holes oriented sideways instead of fore/aft. That would be my guess as well. Not sure why they changed the shifter? Purhaps its was so us 07-09 owners will not be able to use the new parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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