Do I have to remove console top to remove the shift boot?

[91Pioneer]

I tried pulling straight up on the shift boot but it won't release. Do I need to remove the whole console top to get the shift boot up and off? 89 AX15, full length console.

[eaglescout526]

Under the shift boot is a plastic retainer that holds the boot in place. Put one hand on the front of the shift boot(closest to the ash tray) and dig your fingers in the crack between the console and boot and push inward and lift up to release the retainer from the console. Then you should be able to remove the retainer from the boot and remove the boot separately. 

[91Pioneer]

Thanks, that worked great! Now I discovered both shift boots I can't normally see are also ripped. Yay, all 3 shift boots ripped! LOL

[eaglescout526]

Here’s a bomb. Irreplaceable cab boot that’s screwed to the floor. But the top one can be had. 

[87MJTIM]

I found that the shift boot for a TJ fit for inner boot. 

[eaglescout526]

24 minutes ago, 87MJTIM said:

I found that the shift boot for a TJ fit for inner boot. 

I tried this. never got mine to fit in any way shape or form. Even ordered genuine too and ended up destroying it. Went the 97-01 route and that just doesnt fit, Chrysler made it an oval for some reason. 

[fiatslug87]

I think this one works from Quadratec

[91Pioneer]

I am in Canada so I can't order from Quadratec.

 

I just ordered this one from RockAuto, hope it fits because it's on my way to me: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2417786&jsn=3

 

I also ordered a Dorman 926-131 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11171949&jsn=23

 

[Tex06]

On 4/20/2023 at 8:31 PM, fiatslug87 said:

I think this one works from Quadratec

 

Yep, it works great. I installed mine in 2015/16 and it lasted until this year....I figure 7 years for a piece of rubber isn't too bad.