5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Shift Knob
Looking for an affordable and simple upgrade for your 5th Gen 4Runner? Consider swapping out your shift knob!
If you’re not convinced yet, keep reading for even more reasons to upgrade your shift knob, including a spotlight on our newest knob designed specifically for the 5th Gen 4Runner.
Meet the all-new TrailMade Shift Knob!
The TrailMade Shift Knobs for the 5th Gen 4Runner are crafted from 6061 machined billet aluminum, ensuring durability and a solid feel. Made in the USA, these knobs feature a patent-pending toolless cap removal system held in place by a machined-pressed neodymium magnet, allowing for easy customization with various cap designs.
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1. Appearance
One of the biggest reasons why people upgrade their shift knobs is for aesthetic purposes. I’m sure many enthusiasts can agree that OEM knobs aren’t designed with appearance in mind.
The TrailMade Shift knob was designed with aesthetics in mind. Its unique design stands out, offering a look that can’t be matched by anything else on the market.
2. Ultimate Personalization
There are so many opportunities to personalize your vehicle, one of which is upgrading your shift knob. The TrailMade shift knob, in specific, provides plenty of opportunities to personalize your 4Runner. Starting with the color of the actual knob, you have the option to pick from black, gunmetal, or raw aluminum. If you pick the raw aluminum, you have even more opportunities for personalization by getting it powder-coated in your favorite color.
With the TrailMade shift knob, you also have the option to personalize it one step further by adding different magnetic knob caps that come in a variety of designs.
3. Increased Comfort
Comfort is obviously very personal and may differ from one person to another. But often times many OEM shift knobs are made with cheap and low-quality materials that don’t consider overall comfort, especially in automatic transmission vehicles.
For that reason alone, upgrading to different shift knobs can help make your driving experience even better. For those that tend to drive with one hand on the wheel, having a more comfortable shift knob is a must to rest your other hand. And while you’re driving, you’ll see that your hand cramps up even less.
4. Better Shifting
It might seem counterintuitive to opt for a heavier shift knob for smoother gear transitions, but the added weight can enhance your shifting experience. A heavier knob allows for a more substantial and satisfying feel when moving through the gears, providing better momentum and making each shift smoother and more precise.
Though the TrailMade Shift Knob is made from aluminum, it has a solid weight to it and feels incredibly durable.
5. Easy Installation
If you’re starting off your modification journey, or maybe you’re looking for a quick and easy upgrade, changing out your shift knob is the way to go.
Simply twist off your old shift knob and twist on the new one. Then, pick your favorite magnetic cap and place it on top of the knob! It’s one of the easiest modifications to your truck and can completely change the appearance of your interior.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking to make a quick and easy change to the interior of your 5th Gen 4Runner, getting a TrailMade shift knob is an absolute must. It looks good and is a great way to personalize your 4Runner and stand out from many other builds.
Stay tuned for more exciting releases from TrailMade, including new products and additional cap designs coming soon!
