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Trail Edition Gear Banger NP435 Shifter Complete Kit, 66-77 Ford Bronco SKU: 8301NET

Trail Edition Gear Banger NP435 Shifter Complete Kit, 66-77 Ford Bronco

Trail Edition Gear Banger NP435 Shifter Complete Kit, 66-77 Ford Bronco

Purchase Trail Edition Gear Banger NP435 Shifter Complete Kit, 66-77 Ford Bronco
$249.99 SKU: 8301NET

Fits 66-77 Ford Bronco
8 Reviews
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The Trail Edition Gear Banger isn't just an upgrade—it's a game changer for NP435-equipped Broncos. By relocating the shifter and tightening up the shift pattern, it transforms your driving experience with ergonomic comfort and mechanical precision. Whether you keep the raw finish or go bold like Johnny with custom powder coat, the Trail Edition Gear Banger adds serious style and trail-tested function to your rig.

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The Trail Edition Gear Banger isn't just an upgrade—it's a game changer for NP435-equipped Broncos. By relocating the shifter and tightening up the shift pattern, it transforms your driving experience with ergonomic comfort and mechanical precision. Whether you keep the raw finish or go bold like Johnny with custom powder coat, the Trail Edition Gear Banger adds serious style and trail-tested function to your rig.


Trail Edition Gear Banger NP435 4-Speed Shifter Kit | 66–77 Ford Bronco

Say goodbye to busted knuckles and awkward shifts—introducing the updated and highly anticipated Trail Edition Gear Banger for your NP435 4-speed manual transmission. Specifically engineered for 1966–77 Ford Bronco, this kit is the solution for smoother, shorter, and more comfortable shifting. With its redesigned three-piece linkage, customizable shift position, and rugged styling, the Gear Banger delivers refined control while keeping your shift knob where it belongs—close to your seat and clear of your transfer case levers.

This all-in-one kit includes the Gear Banger unit, NP435 tunnel cover, and shifter boot—everything you need to get the job done right. Whether you're wheeling hard or just making your Bronco more comfortable to drive, the Trail Edition Gear Banger is built to perform and made to customize.


  • Complete Kit: Includes the Trail Edition Gear Banger, NP435 tunnel cover, and shifter boot for a seamless install.

  • Improved Ergonomics: Moves the shift knob closer to the seat, away from dash and transfer case interference.

  • Shorter, Smoother Shifts: Features thrust bushings, a rod end shift handle, and adjustable shift collar for tighter throws.

  • Mod-Friendly Design: The three-piece linkage system allows easy customization and fine-tuning.

  • Fits Body Lifts: Available shifter bases support 0–3" body lift applications.
  • Clean Finish: Fastened with acorn nuts and button-head hardware for a polished, finished look.

  • Tailored Fitment: Requires customer to measure original NP435 shifter for correct shift collar selection due to factory variation.


Shifting just got better - the Trail Edition Gear Banger brings your Early Bronco NP435 swap to life with crisp clean throws and no more dash-knuckle contact.

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Andrew Colton
Reviewed 01/09/2025
Works AMAZING!! I no longer have to slam my knuckles into my dash going into first and third gear. Was super easy to install, only took about 30 minutes.

Todd
Reviewed 07/20/2020
Works great,easy to install,

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Steve felix
Reviewed 08/18/2020
No writing on the gearshift handle. Picture shows a actual shift pattern but my shift knob came plane. Other than that everything is great.
Note From WILD HORSES: Sorry about the missing gear pattern sticker. We will send one right out.

shawn scott
Reviewed 12/12/2018
I have been looking into this shifter for my yj project for some time and finally bought it and couldn't be happier the np435 in my Jeep had no problems untill I put in a custom dash, fist gear would smack the dash.Thos setup not only fixed that but shortened my shifts, I still have to work out a few things with it but am very happy with it.

Teren Helfer
Reviewed 08/20/2017
A must have for the np435 transmission swap, allows for the transfer case and transmission shifter to move through any range of motion without binding on each other

G.D.
Reviewed 05/31/2015
Love it, It does everything that was said it would do

Harleyice
Reviewed 03/28/2012
A must have for np435. Bare metal so paint or powder coat to your own liking.

Broncohd
Reviewed 09/12/2011
Phenomenal is all I can say. Worked perfect and took very little effort to install. Great addition after the NP435!!! Great product!!! Keep them coming!!


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