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.
If this violates any rules please delete.

 

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.

 

Try finding one now that they are discontinued.

Just an option that is all.

 

I bought one a long time ago and its awesome, I never have to worry about braking it unlike the original piece of crap.

 

6LE sells them

 

Right. Why buy a new one or a replacement when you can weld/glue the old broken one? Just another option.

 

http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...roducts_id=256

Pretty sure 6le is still a sposor

 

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..

 

$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.

 

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.