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XTREMESS · 10-07-2009, 08:38 PM

anybody else having a problem keeping the dust boot on the shifter after installing the hurst shifter.
the rubber on my drive shaft has popped it off twice, and now has ripped it off yesterday.

04ssSilverado · 10-07-2009, 09:05 PM

yes; i'm right there with you. i have asked several people to find a proper replacement. no luck

subzero05 · 10-07-2009, 10:58 PM

call and see if Hurst can be of assistance

mstrfdsstr · 10-08-2009, 07:34 AM

checked mine yesterday it was fine you sure you put it back on right no offence.

subzero05 · 10-08-2009, 09:46 AM

i believe it is pretty tricky to keep it secure, but yes maybe it didn't get completely installed correct?

XTREMESS · 10-08-2009, 11:18 AM

the first time i must of not had it on there right, cause i took it around the block and it popped off. but i made sure it was on there good and it was on for about a week and then
gone.

TRooper · 10-08-2009, 12:09 PM

The installation of the boot can be a bit tricky. Keep in mind the parts in question are factory parts and are not unique to the Hurst shifter. The pivot point of the Hurst and the factory shifter pick up the linkage arm in the same location, so I don't believe the Hurst shifter is the culprit. It is a tight squeeze in there, and the driveshaft and tight tunnel make it even more difficult to work in. This is one instance where having a small set of hands to help would be beneficial. Also, how is the vehicle being lifted? Is it on a drive on lift or set of ramps? Are you just jacking up the front or side of the car. The reason I ask is because if you put the car up on 4 jackstands and allow the rear suspension to get full droop, it should increase the driveshaft angle and give you more room to work with.

10-07-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
XTREMESS Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS SYNERGY GREEN MET Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VILLA PARK, IL Posts: 63	hurst shifter/ dust cover boot anybody else having a problem keeping the dust boot on the shifter after installing the hurst shifter. the rubber on my drive shaft has popped it off twice, and now has ripped it off yesterday.

10-08-2009, 07:34 AM	#4
mstrfdsstr Drives: 2010 SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: toms river, nj Posts: 141	checked mine yesterday it was fine you sure you put it back on right no offence. __________________ IOM 2 SS/RS LS3 vin9862

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10-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
04ssSilverado Drives: above `12 zl1 #780 Join Date: May 2009 Location: holly-springs,nc Posts: 197	yes; i'm right there with you. i have asked several people to find a proper replacement. no luck

10-07-2009, 10:58 PM	#3
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	call and see if Hurst can be of assistance

10-08-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	i believe it is pretty tricky to keep it secure, but yes maybe it didn't get completely installed correct?

10-08-2009, 11:18 AM	#6
XTREMESS Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS SYNERGY GREEN MET Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VILLA PARK, IL Posts: 63	the first time i must of not had it on there right, cause i took it around the block and it popped off. but i made sure it was on there good and it was on for about a week and then gone.

10-08-2009, 12:09 PM	#7
TRooper Resident Stormtrooper Drives: Creations n' Chrome Red Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 182	The installation of the boot can be a bit tricky. Keep in mind the parts in question are factory parts and are not unique to the Hurst shifter. The pivot point of the Hurst and the factory shifter pick up the linkage arm in the same location, so I don't believe the Hurst shifter is the culprit. It is a tight squeeze in there, and the driveshaft and tight tunnel make it even more difficult to work in. This is one instance where having a small set of hands to help would be beneficial. Also, how is the vehicle being lifted? Is it on a drive on lift or set of ramps? Are you just jacking up the front or side of the car. The reason I ask is because if you put the car up on 4 jackstands and allow the rear suspension to get full droop, it should increase the driveshaft angle and give you more room to work with.