Shift boot keeps coming off

[amirza786]

On Friday I changed the stock metal shifter knob to a Mishimoto carbon Fiber knob, as the stock knob keeps burning my hand on hot days. I had a hard time unsnapping the boot ring, and finally was able to exposing the nut. Unfortunately I did not have the 14mm wrench to untighten the nut and resorted to using an adjustable pliers.

I was finally able to loosen the bolt, but unfortunately the nut got a little stripped by the plier teeth, and now the ring that holds the boot cover up randomly comes off. I have pulled it back up several times and I can feel the snap, but it will randomly come off and the boot will fall down. My question is, is it the nut that holds the boot ring in place? Will have have to replace the nut that holds the shifter knob in place? If anyone has a fix for this it would be appreciated

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[COOL COUPE]

I changed my stock to a skunk 2 ... When I put the boot back on it did not look right either ... Untill ... I realized it actually clicks upward TWICE! Try pulling up hard to lock it in place. Maybe it's only have done?

 

[amirza786]

I changed my stock to a skunk 2 ... When I put the boot back on it did not look right either ... Untill ... I realized it actually clicks upward TWICE! Try pulling up hard to lock it in place. Maybe it's only have done?

I am pretty sure I pulled it up as far as it goes, but I will try again to see if I can make it click twice

 

[Driver56]

I had issues until I realized I had reinstalled the nut upside down. The non-threaded part goes on the bottom, apparently.

 

[amirza786]

I had issues until I realized I had reinstalled the nut upside down. The non-threaded part goes on the bottom, apparently.

I actually never removed the nut. I only loosened it so I could unscrew the shifter knob. I pulled the boot up as much as I could with all my strength, I think the nut getting stripped is the issue as I had a hard time taking it off the first few times when I was trying to find the right tool to loosen the nut

 

[adammm]

I had the same issue with that shift knob. I unscrewed it slightly and was able to lock the boot back into place. It took me way too long to figure that out.
Good luck!

 

[Dimitron84]

I was never a fan of the chrome shift boot ring, it's a simple change to go to acuity shift boot collar. This is what I did in my vehicle!

ACUITY Instruments Shift Boot Collar Upgrade (Matte Black Aluminum Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BLZ8882/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_ADX2pUaBjPE2T

 

[amirza786]

I was never a fan of the chrome shift boot ring, it's a simple change to go to acuity shift boot collar. This is what I did in my vehicle!

ACUITY Instruments Shift Boot Collar Upgrade (Matte Black Aluminum Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BLZ8882/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_ADX2pUaBjPE2T

Thanks, it's definitely either a damaged boot ring or the 14mm nut. I tried everything, one little tug and the boot comes off. I will look at the Acuity collar upgrade

 

[Dimitron84]

Thanks, it's definitely either a damaged boot ring or the 14mm nut. I tried everything, one little tug and the boot comes off. I will look at the Acuity collar upgrade

It's pretty simple to install, lots of YouTube videos, takes less than 10 minutes, just need a pry tool And Phillips head.

 

[Dimitron84]

It's pretty simple to install, lots of YouTube videos, takes less than 10 minutes, just need a pry tool And Phillips head.

Here is a picture of what it looks like installed on mine, shift knob has changed since this pic however you can have multiple different setups using this aftermarket boot collar, comes with 2 different nuts for mounting your shift knob depending on the style.

 

[waterudoing]

I had the exact same thing happen to mine with a knockoff ITR knob. The bottom wasn't completely flat, so the shift boot would click, but was constantly being pushed down by the "not flat" bottom of the shift knob. I just added a washer between the collar and shift knob; fits perfectly now. Unless you really did strip the collar, then you might be outta luck.

 

[amirza786]

I had the exact same thing happen to mine with a knockoff ITR knob. The bottom wasn't completely flat, so the shift boot would click, but was constantly being pushed down by the "not flat" bottom of the shift knob. I just added a washer between the collar and shift knob; fits perfectly now. Unless you really did strip the collar, then you might be outta luck.

Thanks, it's fixed now. I lowered the nut that holds knob as far down as it would go, put the knob on but didn't tighten it completely (one or two turns less) then tightened the nut, but did not make it completely tight. Now the boot collar is holding. It's not perfect but not falling off anymore. I have the Acuity boot collar upgrade, I will install it one of these days when I have time to disassembled my center console

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