4x4 shift lever - new knob?

[jus10inbrla]

The transfer case shift knob is 7/16"-14 UNC .

i would love to have a new knob, but they are pretty much all m12 inserts. Does anyone have a source of 7/16 or m12 adapter for our truck? I have exhausted my search

 

[SNCTMPL]

Here’s something to check out.

NP241 transfer case shift knob for 1988-1994 GM K-series (7/16"-14)

Classic engraved 4x4 shifter knob: 1 7/8" ROUND BALL of thermoset resin Transfer case shift pattern Engraved, paint-filled; plain sides - no logo 7/16"-14 UNC threaded brass mount Jam nut included; knob will break if mounted w/o nut! Made in USA by a Hurst supplier Fits 1988-1994 GM K series...

core-shifters.com

 

[CumminsFever]

If you have the ability, you can make what you need.
I made mine. I started with one of those old-time U-shaped spinner "ratchets" with the knurled spinner handle. I cut the spinner part off to use as my shift knob. Then I took 2 7/16 nuts that I threaded onto a 7/16 bolt, put them close together and welded them together. Then removed 7/16 bolt, put my spinny knob on top and welded that on. Smoothed the nuts, painted them black, and voila, I have a redneck shift knob!
If you have a specific knob you'd like to use that is a different thread, you could remove your shift lever, cut off the incorrect threads, get a bolt of correct thread and appropriate length, remove the bolt head and weld it to the shift lever.
Or, do like I did, put 2 nuts on a 7/16 bolt so you can weld them together, weld a bolt on top that has correct threads, and you'll have your own adapter.
Just tossing some ideas out there to spark your thot process!

 

[jus10inbrla]

Here’s something to check out.

NP241 transfer case shift knob for 1988-1994 GM K-series (7/16"-14)

Classic engraved 4x4 shifter knob: 1 7/8" ROUND BALL of thermoset resin Transfer case shift pattern Engraved, paint-filled; plain sides - no logo 7/16"-14 UNC threaded brass mount Jam nut included; knob will break if mounted w/o nut! Made in USA by a Hurst supplier Fits 1988-1994 GM K series...

core-shifters.com

I saw that one. I was wanting a solid blue, marbled look.

 

[jus10inbrla]

If you have the ability, you can make what you need.
I made mine. I started with one of those old-time U-shaped spinner "ratchets" with the knurled spinner handle. I cut the spinner part off to use as my shift knob. Then I took 2 7/16 nuts that I threaded onto a 7/16 bolt, put them close together and welded them together. Then removed 7/16 bolt, put my spinny knob on top and welded that on. Smoothed the nuts, painted them black, and voila, I have a redneck shift knob!
If you have a specific knob you'd like to use that is a different thread, you could remove your shift lever, cut off the incorrect threads, get a bolt of correct thread and appropriate length, remove the bolt head and weld it to the shift lever.
Or, do like I did, put 2 nuts on a 7/16 bolt so you can weld them together, weld a bolt on top that has correct threads, and you'll have your own adapter.
Just tossing some ideas out there to spark your thot process!

I have considered cutting threads off and welding bolt on. I also have a friend with a lathe. Before i went thru the hassle of removing the lever tho (not sure how hard it is; on my cateye duramax it was easy to take off but a pain to get the bushing lined back up)
Just seeing what else was out there

 

[jus10inbrla]

7/16 threads cut off .. M10 bolt head cut off, welded onto original shaft, new knob installed. After this i did cut a few threads off so none are showing now.

 

[jus10inbrla]

Ordered a replacement bezel ; told seller most impt part was the guts with the writing and that houses the lights. Guess what got damaged in shipping

 

[GrimsterGMC]

Ordered a replacement bezel ; told seller most impt part was the guts with the writing and that houses the lights. Guess what got damaged in shipping

For some reason the white plastic gets really brittle as it ages.

 

[jus10inbrla]

Yea. i was hoping . @Wildblue19 , could you make something?? https://www.ebay.com/itm/263414096114

 

[fancyTBI]

Yea. i was hoping . @Wildblue19 , could you make something?? https://www.ebay.com/itm/263414096114

What color is that? Gray or tan? I have a gray one I’d sell. The white plastic is cracked in one spot but it still works fine. I’ll get a photo.