How do I remove shifter knobs? 81 CJ-7

[danattherock]

Got new carpet on my tub which was wire brushed and painted with POR15. Brand new seats. Making a pad to go on my stock console then will put it in. Only thing remaining is the shifter boot, on it's way with 2 day shipping from Quadratec. How do I remove the shifter knobs? It is embarrassing to ask, but I can't figure it out. I have and 81 CJ7 with AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l and a four speed. Twin shifters.



-Dan

 

[JCsCJ]

There should be a jam nut below the the shifter knob that you loosen up by turning clockwise down the shifter. Then the knob should unscrew counter clockwise pretty easy. If you have a twin stick on the Transfer Case I'm not sure about them. The ones Ive seen the knobs are welded on and have to be disassembled to take the boot off.

 

[cjdizzle]

both knobs come off that way. or like mine, which just bounce off