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 1984-1989 Corvette C4 cars with a manual transmission. It's the leather only: it mounts to your factory trim ring and console bezel. 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 1984-1989 Corvette with a manual transmission. Automatic? Use our 1984-1989 automatic shift boot.
- Have a 1990-1996? Use our 1990-1996 manual shift boot.
- 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: Advanced | Tools: Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, glue or a small zip tie
The console bezel has to come out. You'll move the trim ring to the new boot, mount it to the bezel, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (13 Steps)
Step 1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel: 3 left-side and 4 front screws, then the headlight knob (press its spring clip and pull). Lower the steering wheel, unscrew the tilt lever, slide the bezel out, and reinstall the lever.
Step 2. Remove the radio bezel: 2 left-side, 2 right-front and 2 bottom screws. Push up on the dash slightly so it clears the nut heads.
Step 3. Remove the shift knob: pop off the shift diagram cap, pry out the retaining pin, and unscrew the knob. On 1986-87 4+3 cars with the overdrive button on the stick, count the turns as you unscrew the overdrive rod and reinstall it the same number of turns.
Step 4. Remove the center console bezel: 2 screws below the window switches and 3 inside the front of the armrest (note how the armrest latch sits). Lift and slide it slightly left to clear the open armrest.
Step 5. Unplug the cigarette lighter, plus the FX3 Ride Control switch if equipped. The bezel now comes free.
Step 6. Good time to clean the console and bezel while they're out.
Step 7. Remove the 4 screws holding the metal trim plate over the shift boot.
Step 8. Peel the old boot off the trim plate.
Step 9. Remove the trim ring from the top of the old boot: turn it inside out, peel the glued tabs off, and pop the ring out. Factory boots on these years are stapled to the trim ring, so remove the staples too.
Step 10. Turn the new boot inside out and press the trim ring through the opening until the top of the leather tabs reaches the top of the ring. Glue it, or secure tightly with a small zip tie.
Step 11. Turn the boot right side out and set it on the console bezel. The holes in the leather line up with the trim plate and bezel holes; no glue needed.
Step 12. Start all 4 screws finger-tight, pull the slack out of each side, then tighten and check that nothing pulls loose.
Step 13. Reinstall everything in reverse order and check that the boot has slack in every gear so nothing binds.
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.