Nice!! I wanted to do this when i first got mine and wasn't sure how after i saw how the factory knob went on, now it looks like i gotta order a hurst and get a die. thanks for the info!

 

Just go slow with the die and lots of lubrication with light oil. Clean the new threads and die as you go. Try and start the die as straight to the shaft as possible as the outside diameter of the shaft is not quite optimal. Tx Bri
PS remember lubrication (there is a special cutting compound you can get, I didn't use it but it should work well)

 

We are talking about the shifter aren't we?:rofl3:

 

Old School nice!

 

when i got home with my new rzr -- thats the first thing i grabbed -- i have a nice b&m t handle shifter just like the one you have there -- but saw how the factory one was put on , and desided not to bother .

nice job -- good patience !!

 

You will need a handle kit with the 1/2" insert for this install.

 

i think i have an old B&M shifter ball left over off my ratchet shifter i had on my mud truck a few years ago!! SWEET!!

 

Just need some flat black paint for my shaft

I'm sorry I couldn't resist seeing you wanting to pant your shaft:rofl3:


Looks good, but wouldn't work with the warn winch switch

 

Oh yeah I changed out my shifter last year. The metal is pretty soft. I was kinda of surprised at how easy it was to thread.

 

Awesome thread, and a great idea!
I'm going to do this tonight.

 

Looks nice!! Do you have any trouble with the t handle digging into your leg when riding?

 

all this talk about black shaft, lots of lubrication, tap it and go slow! and jam nut! sounding more like a porn site!

 

well i brought home the die, and did some shifter modding......

the set we have at work has a "starter die" and a standard die. the only difference is that the starter die has about 3 less threads to start easier. worked like a charm!

got the threads cut. i went down to the second pinch hump. did a test fit, and i'm waiting on the shifter to dry and it will be good to go!

it's not much, but it's the first mod (of mine) on the rzr!!

 

I had one of those Hurst shifter knobs on my 73 Datsun pick up. Mini trucks foreverer !!!!:rofl3:

 

I may have to try this. I installed the shifter I have by putting rubber hose over the shaft, put the shifter on and drilled a small hole thru the threaded portion of the shifter and the shaft. I then tapped a pin thru the hole. The hole was tight fit for the pin. I trimmed the pin with my dremel and then screwed the jam nut on the threads. It's a pistol grip shifter. I'll get some pics later.

 

A 1/2 inch NF die will cut threads on your shifter shaft...

That's 1/2-20 right?

 

I don't have any automotive stuff but want upgrade.

I do woodwork and make stuff here and there. There's a walnut handle on my floor jack. Years of hand oil on it.

I pick up dunnage at the local Lumber Liquidator. they thro these away. Some purple heart would be cool.

 

Got to love the walnut, I also do some custom wood work & built my stair case & wine room outta walnut with a natural finish & it is sweet!

 

I cut my shaft down a couple inches, just above the lowest crimp. Filed down the crimp, and cut the 1/2-20 threads for the knob. It worked out well, and I can now order a cool knob to replace this temp piece.

Next?

Grant 151-14 steering wheel that shipped yesterday.

 

Looks Great... Nice Job...


For even more custom look add the UTVINC Billet Shifter with the Hurst T Handle...

 

Nice shifter.....

I needed something a bit different to accommodate the switch for my smoke screen:

 

better yet, connect the smoke screen to the NOS solenoid so both hit at the same time.

 

figured I'd go in the wood shop and forget about a few problems.

Funny..all I daydreamed about for 8 hours while woodworking was problems.

Ended up with a $5 shifter knob .

Aint threaded it or oiled it yet

 

Think you may have just defeated BB's initial question from the first post with this one. :rofl3:

NICE though !!!!