musubk Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have an 86 BRAT with the 5 speed D/R from an 88 GL, and I'm wondering what those of you with similar swaps did for a shifter boot? Currently I have the original 4 speed rubber boot stretched and zip-tied into place, but it doesn't fit right which leaves a lot of places for air to pass through, and I end up with a whirlwind of dust in my car whenever I drive down a dirt road. I'm looking for simple ideas to seal that hole around the shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Make up a flat adaptor plate that screws into the holes for the gen 2 boot, with the new boot's mounting holes in the plate. I've not done this but this is the way I'd do it. Use some sealant under the plate to help keep the dust out Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Te original 4spd boot should fit just fine. Are you using the 5spd D/R lever as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musubk Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Yes, it's the 5 speed trans levers just sticking up through the hole in the floor. It's far enough aft that I had to put a small notch in the hole because the 4wd lever was right against the metal. Te original 4spd boot should fit just fine. Are you using the 5spd D/R lever as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I think most people mod the rods between the gearbox & shifters, so don't have this issue. If you've still got the originals, that'd be a better way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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