03-04 inner shifter boot fix

[Gunnersmate]

Alright all I believe I have solved the inner shifter boot problem as the original part is no longer available, so after countless hours using my google fu, a substitute for the unobtanium shifter boot problem may have been solved for a mere 14.00 bucks

Now its colder than a well diggers ass here so when it warms up I will confirm my findings, so without further delay the part which is readily available is an inner shifter boot for a 1979-2004 mustang, the retainer ring pictured with the shift boot is my factory jeep retainer ring

 

[AMS417]

Looks like a trimming and it'll make a nice fit. Good job for $14. I paid $130 for OEM boot for my 2005, total robbery.

 

[Gunnersmate]

Alright got all the adhesives off the boot and the boot retainer

 

[Gunnersmate]

Also there is this part available with a flange for about 30.00 if you do not feel like cleaning up your old retaining ring flange

 

[Gunnersmate]

My personal preference was to use my old retaining ring flange and get the inner boot located back to as close to the original position as possible

 

[Gunnersmate]

as you can see in the picture the left to right play is pretty much fixed but the forward to back positioning has about 1/2 to 3/4 inch adjustment

 

[Goatman]

Would that work for an '06? Had some mice move in in the fall and decided that was the perfect entrance for them. Ate an entire ring or two out of the boot for a nice roomy basement retreat.

 

[Dunkut88TJ]

Would that work for an '06? Had some mice move in in the fall and decided that was the perfect entrance for them. Ate an entire ring or two out of the boot for a nice roomy basement retreat.

Boot for an 06 is completely different, as mentioned above they murder you on them too. I paid $122 for this...

 

[Gunnersmate]

You Might be able to use the part above pictured in the bag with the flange but your tunnel cover looks like it will need modified

 

[Gunnersmate]

You Might be able to use the part above pictured in the bag with the flange but your tunnel cover looks like it will need modified

Also you may be able to use adhesive and bond it to the underside of trans tunnel cover thats how it looks to be done originally

 

[Gunnersmate]

Alright here is the completed shifter boot installed this an easy fix for anyone needing to do this

Rubber boot installed on original retainer ringer used gorilla grip super glue and i razor knife to trim

Missing one screw was missing when I took it apart

Hole for shifter coming thru boot is a shade large than it needs to be

 

[Gunnersmate]

Overall well since I did not even have a shifter boot this a 100% improvement
Hole for shifter is a little large
Easy install so easy a blind monkey could do this
tools needed nut driver, razor blade, razor knife and super glue
it is just a little snug when dropped into the bottom shift position but i bet a short throw shifter would resolve that also i could have moved the boot down the retainer ring a 1/2 inch or so

 

[Gunnersmate]

So since I now have a Ford part on my Jeep, is it Officially built Ford Tough

 

[BoldlyGoing]

Looks like a trimming and it'll make a nice fit. Good job for $14. I paid $130 for OEM boot for my 2005, total robbery.

Don't remind me.


I still remember the disgust on my face swiping my card for that. But after many many failed attempts at rigging something else, I just did it.

 

[1o1proof]

great idea thanks.
both of mine and the outer mount are trash, this thread motivated Me to fix them.

 

[Gunnersmate]

great idea thanks.
both of mine and the outer mount are trash, this thread motivated Me to fix them.

Total for this with super glue and boot was about 20.00 bucks

 

[Goatman]

I'd hit that metal with a bit of sandpaper and some Rustolium primer and paint. It looks pretty rusty to me. But I'm from NY where everything looks rusty.

 

[Gunnersmate]

I'd hit that metal with a bit of sandpaper and some Rustolium primer and paint. It looks pretty rusty to me. But I'm from NY where everything looks rusty.

Actually have the Interior removed and I am currently prepping for a spray in liner

 

[iconoclasthero]

I ordered on for $18: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-7277G/79-04-Mustang-Lower-Rubber-Shift-Boot
I'll see how it works out.

 

[NDSpeed]

Thanks for the thread, I just ordered new inner and outer shifter boots for my 2003.

I'll see how the Mustang boot works with the flange since my original parts are in storage in a different state. Which is why I also need a new outer boot too