Short-Shifter Options

[draysniro]

Where can I find a decent affordable short shift kit?

[Stogbob]

Are there any noticeable differences between the Ebay 7th gen shortshifter and the authentic TRD 6th gen quickshifter?

yes, the diffrences are huge,
the ebay is just a straight shaft, thats it.
it "fits" and "works" but IMO is quite notchy.

the quickshifter, is a complete assembely, and shifts VERY smoothly.
there is a big diffrence between a "short" shifter, and a quickshifter.
a short shifter is just that, short, and by effect, makes the throws shorter. more for looks than anything, most of the time makes shifting HARDER.
a quickshifter is made for racing, where you have BOTH hands on the wheel.
its made so that you can quickly reach down, flick the shifter into the next gear, and get your had back to the wheel quick.

I agree with Manny 100%. there is a massive difference between the two.
the 7th gen shifter is very notchy, but some people like it like that.
I've never had a stock shifter for comparisson to that but when comparing the 7th gen and the TRD shifters the TRD wins in quality and smoothness hands down. although, that's why it's much more expensive.

I installed my 7th gen ebay shortshifter today, and I have to say I definitely believe that the TRD ones are much smoother. I noticed that with the new SS, it's pretty much exactly like stock except definitely a way shorter throw. It's pretty stiff though, which is one of the things I liked, but then again I've never had anything shift smoother than stock haha. So basically I agree too, except it's not really harder than stock.