Shift Boot Mod
Someone did this with the C5 / A4 boot, ..., Someone else did this with a Monte or GrandPrix boot didn't they?
Good mod, thought about doing it myself, ...
So if ya figure it out, ..., Let us all know how!!!!
Good mod, thought about doing it myself, ...
So if ya figure it out, ..., Let us all know how!!!!
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If you are talking about an Auto. I did this a while back.
Here is a reprint:
The leather shift boot is available from Pep Boys for $25-$30 (Althgough I have seen similar ones for less elsewhere after-the-fact <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> ). Its a replacement manual shiftboot with an elastic at the bottom.
The steps are roughly as follows:
1. remove shifter handle
(remove the staple in the front, then pull up)
2. remove the top part of console
(there are two screws hidden under the coin tray in the center glovebox, i think it just comes up after that -- i dont remember)
3. remove sliding mechanism from underside of console (its white with black sliders.)
4. remove black plastic sliding peices from sliding mechanism.
5. push the shift boot throught the console hole and secure it by sandwiching it in place with the sliding mechanism. Test fit the boot and trim as needed (the boot is longer that needed). You may want to temporariy hold the shift boot in place using some tape to free up your hands to reattach the sliding mechanism.
6. Put everything back together, without the black sliding pieces.
Note: During reasembly, make sure shifter rod goes thought the loop/hole in the middle of the sliding mechanism. Otherwise the sliding mechanism wont work properly. The current gear wont be shown and some gears may be locked out because the mechanism may be in the way. Also, dont tighten the screws in the sliding mechanism too much. This could make its operation stiff and possibly cause damage.
http://users.rcn.com/my57chevy/shiftboot.jpg
If you want to replace the **** as well...
Here is a kit that lets you use a manual ****:
http://www.cau-llc.com/shiftknobinstall.html
Here is an idea for a different ****:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=shift+****
http://www.metalreviewcentre.com/images/PDRM0352.jpg
--VIP1
Here is a reprint:
The leather shift boot is available from Pep Boys for $25-$30 (Althgough I have seen similar ones for less elsewhere after-the-fact <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> ). Its a replacement manual shiftboot with an elastic at the bottom.
The steps are roughly as follows:
1. remove shifter handle
(remove the staple in the front, then pull up)
2. remove the top part of console
(there are two screws hidden under the coin tray in the center glovebox, i think it just comes up after that -- i dont remember)
3. remove sliding mechanism from underside of console (its white with black sliders.)
4. remove black plastic sliding peices from sliding mechanism.
5. push the shift boot throught the console hole and secure it by sandwiching it in place with the sliding mechanism. Test fit the boot and trim as needed (the boot is longer that needed). You may want to temporariy hold the shift boot in place using some tape to free up your hands to reattach the sliding mechanism.
6. Put everything back together, without the black sliding pieces.
Note: During reasembly, make sure shifter rod goes thought the loop/hole in the middle of the sliding mechanism. Otherwise the sliding mechanism wont work properly. The current gear wont be shown and some gears may be locked out because the mechanism may be in the way. Also, dont tighten the screws in the sliding mechanism too much. This could make its operation stiff and possibly cause damage.
http://users.rcn.com/my57chevy/shiftboot.jpg
If you want to replace the **** as well...
Here is a kit that lets you use a manual ****:
http://www.cau-llc.com/shiftknobinstall.html
Here is an idea for a different ****:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=shift+****
http://www.metalreviewcentre.com/images/PDRM0352.jpg
--VIP1
Last edited by VIP1; Jan 15, 2004 at 08:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by travisnd
will the boot from afterthoughts work?
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Ive emailed afterthoughts to see if thiers will work, but have not got a responce yet. Anyone the the stock shift boot part # for a 2002 Camaro, maybe that will work. I actually just picked up a 3800 stall yesterday, so i may have to hold off on this mod, but I am definitly doing it. As soon as I hear back from afterthoughts to see if thiers will work, i'll buy it.
