Shift Knobs

GM might call them stick shifts. Mopar might refer to them as gear knobs. Whatever you call the factory shift knob atop your vehicle's gear lever, it's important -- more so than it seems. Sure, among manual and automatic transmission parts alike, it's nondescript. However, between easily and reliably shifting gears and not, it makes every difference. Yes, a good original shift knob offers improved grip over a bare shift lever. A better one, however, displays the correct direction to move the lever for each gear. Get hold of yours, press your vehicle's clutch if you drive one with a manual transmission, and pull the lever the right way, and you've changed gears. Many shift knobs look the same from the OEM, but the genuine Mopar or GM article can be made of anything from plastic to metal. If you drive a sports car or performance SUV, you might even have a carbon fiber shift knob. Other types yet come wrapped in durable vinyl or luxurious leather. Their sizes and shapes differ, and some come weighted; these reduce shift time and lessen the effort it takes to shift. Replace your shift knob if it's excessively worn or you want to update your interior style. The best for the job is a GM or Mopar, as it'll fit your vehicle right off the production line. Buy yours from our auto parts counter today -- ordering online is as easy as a few clicks.