NV3500 shift knob change

[90Scottsdale]

Hi everyone. I have a ‘90 Scottsdale K2500 manual. Believe it’s an NV3500 as it doesn’t have a granny. Engine is the 350.

I’m looking for the specific type of knob seen in the photo. In the picture it’s attached to a 1995 K2500.

Anyone know where I can find this? I’ve read that changing shifters on pre-‘95’s can be difficult, is that true?

Thank you greatly for any help you can provide.

 

[AK49BWL]

Changing the shifter on my 93 was easy, it spun right off by itself a couple times lol. Tho that was the entire stick, not just the ball. Not sure about that part.

 

[90Scottsdale]

Thank you for replying. Where did you purchase your replacement shifter?

 

[GoToGuy]

You want a new knob or a complete shift arm ? The truck stop supply stores have a lot of shift handle options, at least in my local Luvs truck stop.

 

[Treble]

You'd have to cut through the rubber, once you get to the knob is it threaded? I believe in the blurry image you posted- that knob is held on with set screws, pure speculation.

My floor 4x4 shift knob is definitely threaded.

 

[90Scottsdale]

I apologize for the poor image quality - it’s actually a screen capture from a YouTube video. My shift arm is fine but I’m willing to replace it if I can find one with a similar knob. Does the rubber have to be cut to remove the arm or can it just be temporarily relocated?

 

[AK49BWL]

The rubber shift boot is held to the floor by four screws at the corners of the base, remove them and the rubber can be pulled up to unthread the stick from the base.

 

[90Scottsdale]

Thanks! Last question - where did you buy your replacement shift arm?

 

[AK49BWL]

I've never replaced mine... I'd probably find one in a junkyard tho. I don't know where else you'd get one.... LMC maybe?

 

[WICruiser-97]

Sounds like you really only need the knob, they do screw on/off the shift handle. The one you are looking for is defintely aftermarket so spend a lot of time searching for shift knob options on the web to see if you have find one that you like.