$65 DIY - How to Install a Short Throw Shifter Stick + Ball Knob (Pontiac GTO / Holden Monaro)

How to replace the factory T-56 6-speed shifter stick with a shorter throw stick and custom knob in a 2004 to 2006 Pontiac GTO (or Holden Monaro). Easy peasy 30 minute how-to DIY for only $65. Simple upgrade for improved functionality, eye catching appeal, and lots of fun factor for so, so little money spent.

[@diymakerdan]

CORRECTION: The thread on the end of the shifter stick is 1.5 CENTIMETERS long not inches long like I mentioned in the video. A brainfart mind refusing to adopt the metric system, duh!

[@Lunt-le9jz]

lol, this video was perfect because it showed me that the guest shifter previously installed was backwards. Love cleaning up after people …

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

I'm changing my shifter from the previous owners install who half assed a cheap short throw in it and had to cut the weather boot to make it fit, it isn't even in the stock hole for the weather boot, explains why my shifter was feeling mooshy at times and getting stuck. I got a sikky short throw and ordered a new weather boot, thanks for the video it really helped out

[@dikkem8193]

I wonder if I'm having the same issues. Some days it'll go into gear feeling awesome, other days it'll be mooshy and really need worked

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Awesome video! I hope you are loving the new shifter! I like how your car is yellow, too! It matches the shifter.

[@diymakerdan]

Thanks, appreciate the comment! This was the one of the best mods for the least amount of money.

[@mikeprice8307]

This is awesome. What a beautiful color of automobile also! I watch your vid which motivated me to purchase a short throw, not yet installed by the way lol. I was going to go your route, but I decided with shifter bc 2nd is so hard for me to enter. If it weren't, I definitely would have went your route! Very useful info on disassemble. Thanks

[@JimmyPower204]

Just did this and love it, made a noticeable difference

[@diymakerdan]

What did you get for a knob? I recommend getting the shift light enabled too if you haven't already to up the fun factor.

[@JimmyPower204]

DIY Maker Dan got a black anodized aluminum ball from twistedshifterz, I’ve bought from them in the past good company to buy from

[@trumaineepps3814]

Hey i have a 04 GTO could you post the link to the stuff you purchased off ebay.

[@FyukYiu]

Thank you. Used your video to install mine.

[@John11851185]

id like to know where u ordered the shifter stick I can't find it?! thanks

[@diymakerdan]

I got it on eYay.

[@Elchivo_6.0h]

Got the link of the short stick ? Where you buy it from?

[@mikeprice8307]

Update:
Installed MGW-P and the throw is 3.75" too!

[@diymakerdan]

Nice! I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[@AlexSanchez-tr5fu]

How is this holding up?

[@totalyfrikinawsome]

Do you happen to still have the old shift knob? I'd be interested in buying it

[@diymakerdan]

Sorry, I no longer have that.

[@dklbbach]

Where did you get the shaft?

[@diymakerdan]

eYay

[@lonestar8190]

Cool you didn’t show shit lol.