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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Guys. There is an old thread out there for anyone looking for a replacement shifter boot ring. Farmer2 is his user on the forums. Here is a link to his eBay store for anyone interested.

www.NOT-A-SPONSOR.com.org.gov.net

Looks like a great solution to a known problem.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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There are better and less expensive solutions. The stock ring is made of ABS, which can be welded stronger than the original material. A $3 can of ABS Cement (not the multi-purpose stuff) from any good plumbing/home supply will do this.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Try finding one now that they are discontinued.

Just an option that is all.

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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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I bought one a long time ago and its awesome, I never have to worry about braking it unlike the original piece of crap.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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6LE sells them
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by THRTITH
Try finding one now that they are discontinued.

Just an option that is all.
Right. Why buy a new one or a replacement when you can weld/glue the old broken one? Just another option.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...roducts_id=256

Pretty sure 6le is still a sposor
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBearJew
freakin expensive.. $50 for a piece of wire?

the original GM one was $25.. there is a guy on ebay right now selling for $29

ive been looking for an alternative to replace mine too, i was going to glue it back together but im missing a piece..
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$29 is a good deal. A whole new boot will run you over $70. Its the price you pay for the prestige associated with owning a classic.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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After repairing/patching the old ring you wind up with a repaired/patched POS ABS plastic that GM should have never approved in the first place. BTDT.

Got my wire-type piece on the Bay from the same guy (Farmerto) that makes them for 6le. Excellent quality, end of problem.
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