Hilux Gear lever seat replacement

[Macca]

Hi guys, I have a 2000 dbl cab lux 5l with 5speed box. The gear lever is quite sloppy when engaged in gear. have been told it could be a little nylon bush that it pivots on, Before I tear it apart for a look, has anyone else had a similar problem?
Cheers Macca

[DDAN]

Is it slipping out of gear when you drive?

[Macca]

with very light pressure it is moving to neutral, not so much slipping, Forgot to mention its done 250000k's. It does feel to have slight vertical movement also, eg i can pull it up and down a couple of mm if i try

[mudmike]

yes had the same thing on my prado, easy to get to, is a small plate on top of trans, 4 bolts and you can see it. there is an access panel to get to it in the truck on the prado, you may have the same thing. cost me $20 from a gearbox place for the new part. hope it helps

[Macca]

ta, thought as much, just easier to ask on here than put beer down and go have a look on a sunday night.

[mylux]

Yep ring lineside and get a kit.
It's a nylon ring (goes in where the ball on the gear lever sits) and a nylon cap (end of gear lever)
I think it's called a shifter set
Cost about $10
Fit it yourself and Bob's ya uncle.(or maybe ya auntie )

[DDAN]

did mine and felt like haven a new gear box

[Macca]

update. have bought kit off lineside and fitted it.problem solved, is like new.best $25 ever spent on truck