Replaced old Shift Knob with LED shifter!

[randy7601]

I need help. I tried to install this today and failed. Getting the old shift knob and boot was hard, but I got it done without any damage. I can't say the same for the new pieces. I've managed to crack the knob and tear the boot.

The knob wouldn't snug down over the shaft. So I tried to tap it down with a hammer and padding but still put a big crack on the top. Re-reading the comments above, maybe a metal file would have helped.

After I got the knob settled, or so I thought, I couldn't get the boot to pull up and attach to the knob. I managed to make two rips in the boot while trying.

I've contacted the seller hoping to get replacement parts without having to pay full price, we'll see if they take pity on me.

So, can anyone give me step-by-step instructions? Any other tips if I'm able to try again with new parts?

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by randy7601

I need help. I tried to install this today and failed. Getting the old shift knob and boot was hard, but I got in done without any damage. I can't say the same for the new pieces. I've managed to crack the knob and tear the boot.

The knob wouldn't snug down over the shaft. So I tried to tap it down with a hammer and padding but still put a big crack on the top. Re-reading the comments above, maybe a metal file would have helped.

After I got the knob settled, or so I thought, I couldn't get the boot to pull up and attach to the knob. I managed to make two rips in the boot while trying.

I've contacted the seller hoping to get replacement parts without having to pay full price, we'll see if they take pity on me.

So, can anyone give me step-by-step instructions? Any other tips if I'm able to try again with new parts?

If I remember correctly, I attached the boot to the knob first. So file knob opening to fit first, but don't screw down. Take knob back off shaft. Then attach boot to knob, being careful to face the boot the correct way. Place knob and boot on shaft, tighten knob to shaft. Then pull boot down and snap into place. I hope this helps and good luck with replacement

[drew44]

Originally Posted by randy7601

I need help. I tried to install this today and failed. Getting the old shift knob and boot was hard, but I got in done without any damage. I can't say the same for the new pieces. I've managed to crack the knob and tear the boot.

The knob wouldn't snug down over the shaft. So I tried to tap it down with a hammer and padding but still put a big crack on the top. Re-reading the comments above, maybe a metal file would have helped.

After I got the knob settled, or so I thought, I couldn't get the boot to pull up and attach to the knob. I managed to make two rips in the boot while trying.

I've contacted the seller hoping to get replacement parts without having to pay full price, we'll see if they take pity on me.

So, can anyone give me step-by-step instructions? Any other tips if I'm able to try again with new parts?

Randy...I had exactly the same situation as you did. I tried and tired to get the whole thing to fit and wound up cracking the top piece as well. I messaged the company and they sent me a replacement piece, however they did charge me a small fee for it but worth it as it was my mistake for cracking it. I took a file to the inside of it. It really took some time and patience to get the inside filed down enough to make it fit. It seemed like there was quite a bit that needed to be filed down. Once I got it opened up it ft perfectly and looks great! Hope they can get you taken care of, they seemed to be pretty easy to work with. Let us know how it goes!

[Wallace River]

Makes me wonder if enough people are asking for replacements because they have to file it or force it fit, they might make some adjustments to their manufacturing.