This product is handmade in Europe and can take up to eight weeks to arrive. No returns or exchanges accepted.
What This Is
A custom-sewn leather shift boot for your 1986-90 Acura Legend. It's the leather only: it installs on your factory frame or trim ring. It is not a complete shift boot assembly.
What's Included
- Included: 1 leather shift boot, cut and sewn to order in the material and colors you choose.
- Not included: shift knob, trim, frames or hardware. You reuse your factory parts.
Before You Order
- Fits 1986-90 Acura Legend.
- It's made to order, so it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive and can't be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your year, fitment, and colors before ordering.
- International shipping: every piece ships from Poland, so a $15 international shipping charge applies to each item at checkout.
Installation
Difficulty: Moderate | Tools: screwdrivers, basic hand tools, glue or a stapler depending on your frame
You'll remove the shift knob and trim, move the new boot onto your factory frame, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (12 Steps)
Step 1. Remove center console compartment by pulling up and out. Remove both screws underneath to loosen the console piece.
Step 2. Lift center console panel out by carefully prying the edges up and gently pulling it loose from the clips. Pull it up and remove the screws in the metal frame holding the shift boot to the base. Lift the panel up and over the shifter to set it out of the way.
Step 3. Unscrew the shift knob counterclockwise - the shift boot should turn with it as it unscrews. Count the number of turns the knob takes to fully remove, and write the number down, as you will need it again to install later.
Step 4. Grasp the shift boot at the chrome ring and gently pull apart from the shift knob to remove. This is a friction fit, so sometimes it takes a little bit of slight twisting to get them apart.
Step 5. Notice that there are two parts that are integrated into the original boot: (1) the chromed plastic retaining ring that secures the shift knob; and (2) a rectangular wire frame sewn into the base of the boot. Both of these pieces will be reused with the new shift boot.
Step 6. Measure the four sides of your existing shift boot from the chrome ring down to the wire base. Note these measurements also, as they will be needed to install the new boot. If the distances are too short, the boot will tug on the chrome ring while shifting, causing undue stress on the boot material, and can even pull the chrome ring off the shift knob.
Step 7. To remove the chrome ring from the boot, gently invert the boot (like turning a sock inside-out), gently clip the cable tie, and remove the funny shaped rubber band. Then, at the bottom of the boot, gently snip the threads that hold the wire frame inside the boot edge to remove the wire frame at the base.
Step 8. Assembly is pretty much the reverse of the removal process. A couple of points are worth noting, however. First, be sure to add about 1/4" to your shift boot measurements to give a little extra room and prevent pulling. Secondly, the wire frame can be tricky to snake through the seamed edge. It helps to use a lubricant such as WD-40. (Or, if you prefer, you can use four pieces of new wire from a common coat hanger cut to length.).
Step 9. The rubber band that came off the old boot has a thicker section with a notch in it. This notch goes over the end of the wire tie and will smooth out what would otherwise be a bulge in the boot from the wire tie end when the boot is right side out. Once the boot, chrome ring, and wire frame are assembled, the rest is simply a matter of putting it all back together.
Step 10. Attach the boot base to the center console piece you removed with the metal base, using your original screws.
Step 11. Pull the top of the boot through the console piece and snap the piece back into your console, pressing down firmly on all sides to seat it flat.
Step 12. Screw your shift knob back onto the shifter rod, using the same number of turns it took to remove it. Then, snap the top of the new boot together with the bottom of the shift knob, and you are finished!
Leather care: apply a leather conditioner with UV protection every 4-6 weeks to keep it from drying out and cracking.
Options & Pricing
Choose your material, colors, and stitching color in the options above. Add-on prices are added in the cart.
Material
- Regular Leather
- Perforated Leather
- Nappa Leather +$15
- Genuine Alcantara +$25
- Faux Alcantara
- Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Two-tone: choose a second color in the options above.
Layout
- Default (Like My Factory Boot)
- 4 Panel (Stitching Forms An X) +$9
- Front to Back (Axis Of Car) +$9
Style
- Quadruple Thread +$9
Quadruple stitching color applies to the outer lines of thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my personal information kept private? Is it safe to use my credit card?
A: Yes, your personal information is kept private and it is safe to use your credit card.
Q: How much will shipping cost?
A: Unfortunately, the cost of shipping is a real expense. Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and will be displayed prior to you placing an order. Please note that oversized items may be subject to additional charges, which will be noted on the product page.
Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking notification via email.
Q: Can someone outside of the United States place an order?
A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.