1997-01 Jeep Cherokee Shift Boot

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 1997-01 Jeep Cherokee. 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 1997-01 Jeep Cherokee.
• 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 (9 Steps)

Step 1. Start by removing the gear shift knob. The easiest way to remove the stock shifter is by using a large pipe wrench and turning counterclockwise. Use a wash cloth or something soft to cover the shifter to avoid damaging. On 02+ models the shift knob removal is different! The shift knob does NOT turn off. To remove it, one has to pry off the cap on the very top of the shift knob and then remove the nut holding the knob in place. The cap has the details on it for the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, R. Taking off the cap is difficult! You need to use a very small screwdriver and be extremely careful not to ruin it.

Step 2. Once the shifter is removed, remove the old boot and bracket by simply pushing in the front end (the side nearest the emergency break) until you can remove the bracket.

Step 3. Remove the rubber boot from the bracket, and clean the bracket with alcohol or similar to promote adhesion.

Step 4. Glue the leather boot on the bracket. Make sure the bottom of the boot can be pushed into the recess on the bracket.

Step 5. Allow the glue to dry over night.

Step 6. Invert the boot and with a straight razor or a sharp knife, carefully cut the first rung of the old accordian style boot completely around the inside.

Step 7. Remember to cut shallow to avoid cutting the leather.

Step 8. Once done, you should be able to remove the large center of the old boot. Now you are ready to install back in the Jeep.

Step 9. Thread the shifter through the center of the leather and work the shifter bracket back into place until firmly secured. Finally, add the shifter knob.

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.