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Design by TheRealMe · Original design · CC-BY-4.0 · Source details. Indexed via 3DCarParts. Source text and images remain credited to their creators; no modified design files supplied.

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Shift Lever Ball Seat

Shift Lever Ball Seat design listed for 1999 Honda Civic. Listed category: interior. Verify dimensions, fitment and material suitability before printing.

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Year range
1999
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Fitment review needed

Source approval status: pending. Source flags do not certify fit, material suitability or safety for your vehicle.

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Description

I purchased the shift lever (that is linked below) on Amazon for a replacement on my Civic. Turns out that the OE shifter ball diameter is around 55 mm and the replacement that they sent is approximately 53 mm. I don't really see the point in putting in a new shift lever that just flops in the wind, so I modeled a replica of the original seat with the new dimensions. There are two options. The "OE" style (ball_spring), and a solid version (half_solid).

I ended up using the solid version since it is less prone to layer separation (I still included the other option in case someone wanted it). All that is needed for the solid version is to print two copies, the rubber boot that covers the seat will naturally hold it all together. For the installation, I used the grease that is in the pictures.

Besides this flaw in their design the shift lever is great. Hope this helps anyone with the same issue. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

The link for the shift lever that I used is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011Z7DHKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Source description, under the recorded CC-BY-4.0 license.

Print instructions

Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed

Settings from the source; not independently tested by Orphaned Parts.

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Print price estimates

Planning prices for one print, not a final quote. Defaults use a size allowance inferred from the part name, not a measured or sliced model. Filament suitability must be confirmed.

FilamentUSD / printApplication notes
PLA$28.50Indoor prototypes; not a default material for hot vehicle interiors.
PETG$29.00General-purpose candidate; heat and creep need review.
ASA$32.50Candidate for UV exposure; verify temperature and geometry.
ABS$31.50Enclosed printing; review application and dimensions.
TPU$37.50Flexible designs only; not a substitute for rigid materials.
Nylon$37.50Moisture, tolerances and application require review.
PA-CF$42.50Filled nylon; abrasive filament and fit need review.
Pricing assumptions and exclusions

USD: ($6 setup + $3 finishing + filament weight × assumed spool cost × 1.25 waste allowance + print hours × $2.50 × material time factor) ÷ 0.65. Rounded up to the next $0.50.

Assumed spool costs per kg: PLA $25, PETG $30, ASA $40, ABS $30, TPU $45, Nylon $65, PA-CF $95. Time factors: PLA/PETG 1.0, ASA/ABS 1.2, TPU 1.6, Nylon 1.4, PA-CF 1.5. These are proposed shop rates, not measured production costs.

Design work, test fitting, hardware, shipping and tax are additional where needed. Multi-file sets may need several prints. Use actual sliced weight and time when available. Final pricing is confirmed in writing.

All available source data
Id
1e379faa-c37e-4fc1-afa4-59ac199284cc
Part Name
Shift Lever Ball Seat
Slug
shift-lever-ball-seat
Category
interior
Cswp Approval Status
pending
Download Status
approved
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Year
1999
Year End
Not supplied
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Created At
2026-07-08T14:34:33.791844+00:00
Origin
aggregated
Source
thingiverse
Source Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3850430
Source Creator Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/TheRealMe
Cc License Code
CC-BY-4.0
Cc License Url
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
For Sale
No
Fulfillment Mode
platform
Manual Price Cents
Not supplied
Image Url
https://r2-upload.3dcarparts.workers.dev/file/parts/1e379faa-c37e-4fc1-afa4-59ac199284cc/images/shift-lever-ball-seat-1_1783521274718_63zwh3.jpg
Author
TheRealMe
Estimated Price Cents
Not supplied
HasMultipleModelFiles
No
ModelFileCount
0
Download Count
0
Detail Url
https://3dcarparts.org/library/1999/Honda/Civic/shift-lever-ball-seat

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