Why do my shifter boots tare
I've replaced 3 torn shifter boots in my '64 Corvette and now no. 4 is torn. I
think they're too thin. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Get an upholstery shop to custom make one out of better material. Might want to check the transmission and engine mounts for excessive movements.
Yeah bud, it's tear not tare, would suggest that anything rubber down there is split and/or degraded~
I've had a "57. "62, and "67. and never had a problem. I'll assume your Vette is stock, if so, don't buy Vette parts from third parties as on Amazon. Get all parts through NCRS suppliers. They're top quality. If the car's modified, it could be an alignment issue or a motor/trans mount issue.
My shifter is mounted to the frame and not the transmission so I don't think it's a motor or transmission mount issue. I do have headers so it's probably hotter than stock. I'm thinking that it's cheap material so I'll try to ensure the next one is better. Tear not tare. I should have known that. Thanks
If you're buying NOS boots the rubber is probably deteriorated from sitting for decades. My Mother used to call that "shop worn". Hope that helps! Jim
