ShelbyLee Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 For those who have gotten one, what color (black or silver) retainer did you get and does the boot somehow fit into the groove? Am I supposed to remove something from the boot first? Sorry....I slow today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Red Texan Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have an 09 and the boot does fit in the groove. Take your time and work the boot into the groove. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I am going to assume your 2012 is just like my 2011.... If you turn the shift boot inside out on the shift rod, it looks like this. There is a factory installed ring.... So, all I did, was jam one end of the retainer down into the shift boot from the outside, then threaded the shift ball on, and snugged down against it. I should note that when I did it, I had replaced the factory shift rod with a short straight shaft. It's diameter is bigger than the stock shift rod. So I had to drill out the retainer. You will not need to, so the retainer will actually thread onto the shift rod.... Finished product looks like this... Hope it helps, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barspen Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I chose black. Nice, clean look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Red Texan Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I am going to assume your 2012 is just like my 2011.... If you turn the shift boot inside out on the shift rod, it looks like this. There is a factory installed ring.... So, all I did, was jam one end of the retainer down into the shift boot from the outside, then threaded the shift ball on, and snugged down against it. I should note that when I did it, I had replaced the factory shift rod with a short straight shaft. It's diameter is bigger than the stock shift rod. So I had to drill out the retainer. You will not need to, so the retainer will actually thread onto the shift rod.... Finished product looks like this... Hope it helps, Mike Mike, You did a great job on the install instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Mike, You did a great job on the install instructions. Thank you Sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Black one. I think the groove sticks up a bit, but I dont pay too much attention to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Mine is black and works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyLee Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Appreciate everyon's input and photos. I'll finish tonight the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyLee Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 The small groove on the bottom has to be decorative only. I got it to snug down but there is no way to get the boot around and into this groove. Unfortunately I can't view Gotoatz's photo's. They only show up with a box and a ? inside the box. Anyone know what settings I need to change to view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 The small groove on the bottom has to be decorative only. I got it to snug down but there is no way to get the boot around and into this groove. Unfortunately I can't view Gotoatz's photo's. They only show up with a box and a ? inside the box. Anyone know what settings I need to change to view? That's odd.....Did you try right clicking the box and ? then clicking "show picture"? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetbrett Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 How do you get the ball to stay in place? Is it supposed to lock in place, or do you just turn it until it's tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barspen Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Test fit it first. You don't want the top of the ball touching the stick or you could crack the knob it with additional twisting. Twist the retaining boot up to the ball and get everything snug. Once you are ready to put it on for real, use some BLUE Loctite (not RED) on the threads. BEWARE: Do not get Loctite on the console...it strips the color off the plastic. Ask me how I know http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/81942-loctite-disaster/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milner_7 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Black one. I think the groove sticks up a bit, but I dont pay too much attention to it. Sorry for reviving a old thread but I have a new ball I need to install with a new boot retainer. Dis you have any issues un attaching the old retainer/ball combo from the boot or will it just come right off. It looks attached. I have a 13 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I used a rubber ORing on the bottom. Allowed me to snug it up in the position I wanted, but easy to remove if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Replaced the whole shifter on Saturday. Installed the MGW Ver 2 shifter...what an improvement...love IT!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Replaced the whole shifter on Saturday. Installed the MGW Ver 2 shifter...what an improvement...love IT!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet:Without pics, it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Replaced the whole shifter on Saturday. Installed the MGW Ver 2 shifter...what an improvement...love IT!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 ..... please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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