Aftermarket Joysticks

[DonT-B7500]

I found a B&M 80658 - B&M Shifter Knobs - ''T'' Handle Style, these are used in cars that have a nitrus setup, they come in either crome or brushed aluminum, metric or english thread. If you only need one button I don't think they can be beat. Many internet links at most of the speed shops, between $30-40

 

[firefighter9208]

I found a B&M 80658 - B&M Shifter Knobs - ''T'' Handle Style, these are used in cars that have a nitrus setup, they come in either crome or brushed aluminum, metric or english thread. If you only need one button I don't think they can be beat. Many internet links at most of the speed shops, between $30-40

You can also get the round knob with the button in the top
B&M Button Shifter Knobs: BMM-46112 - summitracing.com for $49.95, the Hurst Hurst Competition Shift Knobs with Roll/Control Switch: HUU-1630049 - summitracing.com is $39.95 and they make a pistol grip Hurst Pistol-Grip Shifter Handles: HUU-1536200 - summitracing.com for $89.95.
All have momentary switches so you'll have to hold the button down.

I have the B&M like was previously posted on a nitrous kit in my 69 Mach 1 and find it to be a little awkward to hold down. I'll probably end up changing it to a round knob with button in the top.

Chris

 

[DonT-B7500]

I was also considering the ball with a center button but thought it would be to easy to inadvertently get pushed in normal operation and at least in my application the angle of the joystick would make the pistol grip very uncomfortable. BTW B&M also makes a ball version for about the same price. Since I didn't order yet why do you think the "T" was awkward?

 

[firefighter9208]

I was also considering the ball with a center button but thought it would be to easy to inadvertently get pushed in normal operation and at least in my application the angle of the joystick would make the pistol grip very uncomfortable. BTW B&M also makes a ball version for about the same price. Since I didn't order yet why do you think the "T" was awkward?

It's too easy to bump with my leg. I'm 6'9" tall and there's not a lot of room even though i have moved the seat back 4".

I also think it would be easier to maneuver the handle on a front end loader with a ball on the top (moving side to side) instead of a T. I would be more likely to hit the button on a T when moving the stick to the right.

I guess it's just a preference thing???

Chris

 

[DonT-B7500]

I also just found this, it may be best of both worlds

Hurst Sidewinder Shift Knobs Summit #HUU-1630070

 

[firefighter9208]

I also just found this, it may be best of both worlds

Hurst Sidewinder Shift Knobs Summit #HUU-1630070

I saw that one. I really like the pistol grip with button on the top.

Chris

 

[DonT-B7500]

Not sure what your joystick looks like but if you look at the angle of mine you'll see that a pistol grip would be pretty uncomfortable on your wrist

 

[firefighter9208]

I think mine is more straight up, but the pistol grip would probably be somewhat uncomfortable. Never thought about that.

Chris

 

[Westendorf-RR]

We don't have these on our website yet, Is this what you are looking for? This is our precision joystick - it's real smooth and button lets you electronically divert to grapple function.
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