How To Put on a Gearshift Boot

[8N_John]

I bought a new gearshift boot because the one I had was rotten. Can't figure out how to get it on. I got it over the ball on the top of the shifter but can't get it over the base of the shifter. Any tips?

 

[boustany]

If you are talking about getting it over the base of the shifter lever, I would try a drop of liquid soap (works wonders with rubber) and, if that didn't work, a bit of heat from a hair drier.

 

[mark777]

I have had great success dropping boots in boiling hot water, wait a few minutes, and apply immediately to the shifter. Rubber turns soft a malleable making it easy to install.

Good luck, Mark