How to remove the Column Shift Knob?

[G.O. Stang]

Title says it. Been trying to figure it out. Is it molded on?

 

[SuperCab]

Might be... Don't think I've ever seen one come off.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Molded on looking at mine.

 

[m78]

I'd be willing to bet its pressed on like screw driver handles or something of that sort. Maybe even while it was warmed.
Go to the scrap yard and smash one and see whats inside.

 

[G.O. Stang]

It just doesn't make any sense since you can buy a replacement knob from Dennis Carpenter. So there has to be some kind of trick I would think.

 

[m78]

It just doesn't make any sense since you can buy a replacement knob from Dennis Carpenter. So there has to be some kind of trick I would think.

They get old, brittle, crack and fall off. Then the replacements go on.

Like the steering wheels crack.

 

[Fellro]

They are splined, but typically only come off in pieces. I have had a few that got loose and would slide. Most are not separated easily..

 

[G.O. Stang]

Well I was just curious. Was considering replacing the shift level since it has a small bit of surface corrosion, but it doesn't really seem worth it.

 

[Fellro]

Get some chrome wheel cleaner and clean that up, should be fine.

 

[Alvin in AZ]

This is how I did it in my '91 Bronco in two pictures... xD

Alvin in AZ

 

[LEB Ben]

They are splined, but typically only come off in pieces. I have had a few that got loose and would slide. Most are not separated easily..

This right here...I typically just add some sort of filler and glue back on.

 

[G.O. Stang]

Okay I found a semi-fool proof way to get them off if they aren't totally dried out and come apart.

Step 1: get in on the passenger side of truck.
Step 2: clear everything out of the way.
Step 3: put on some work gloves.
Step 4: firmly grasp the shift knob while standing with your feet firmly planted.
Step 5: pull and wiggle with all your might straight away from the column shifter shaft.
Step 6: prepare to fly backwards when it suddenly lets go.
Step 7: rejoice.

At least that how I managed it. It's in one piece and still goes back on tightly. However, while it was off, I had this lying in a drawer in my tool box and decided, what the heck.

 

[Fellro]

One way to put you behind the 8 ball...