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66K20 · 08-02-2018, 10:16 PM

My K20 has no boots on the floor shifters. I'd like to remedy this, but I do not know where to start or what parts I need.

I need boots for the transfer case shifter and the transmission shifter. Not necessarily looking for factory originals, but something that resembles the original set up would be great.

**Getter-Done** · 08-02-2018, 10:24 PM

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/73-78...tinfo/FSBT072/

**mongocanfly** · 08-02-2018, 10:27 PM

Summit also has a big selection of shifter boots....

**The Rocknrod** · 08-03-2018, 09:29 AM

The Truck Shop in Orange, CA has them also.

66K20 · 08-03-2018, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the guidance so far. Found the needed transmission boot and retainer ring. I am not convinced I have found a suitable transfer case boot. The transfer case shift lever is practically laying on the transmission hump when in 2wd.

61K10 · 08-03-2018, 02:48 PM

No one re-pops the t/f case one that i know of. One comes up on e-bay but big $$$. The trans never had one from the factory.

Nanook · 08-03-2018, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61K10

No one re-pops the t/f case one that i know of. One comes up on e-bay but big $$$. The trans never had one from the factory.

Sorry to hi jack this, but please clarify no boot on the shifter? Do you mean it's just open?
Thanks

61K10 · 08-04-2018, 12:44 PM

From the experts on here and my dad's 66 3/4t 4sp bought new in 66 had no trans boot. there is a seal that goes between the top of the trans and the trans tunnel.

Nanook · 08-04-2018, 02:15 PM

Nice...thank you.
That's what's on my K-10

**The Rocknrod** · 08-04-2018, 09:05 PM

Dont look on page 65 of the Truck Shop catalog. Dont do it.

oem4me · 08-05-2018, 02:05 AM

Strange but true. No factory boot on the four speed. Foam seal only between floor and trans.

61K10 · 08-05-2018, 01:13 PM

I have the floor shift boot on my tk but it's not factory and the 67-72 t/f case boot is not the same as 60-66. Don't know why they haven't re-poped it yet. No demand i guess.

66K20 · 08-06-2018, 10:12 AM

Thank you for the help.

I will get the sponge seal for the transmission but I need to find something for the transfer case. A lot of heat comes through the transfer case shift opening when going down the road.

61K10 - What boot are you running for the transfer case shifter?

66K20 · 08-06-2018, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Dont look on page 65 of the Truck Shop catalog. Dont do it.

Looks like the same offerings as LMC and Classic Parts.

I'd like to try the 67-72 boot, but nobody sells a retainer ring to go with it (at least I cannot find one).

Short 3/4 · 08-06-2018, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66K20

Looks like the same offerings as LMC and Classic Parts.

I'd like to try the 67-72 boot, but nobody sells a retainer ring to go with it (at least I cannot find one).

From what I've seen on the two K trucks I've had, there may not have ever been a retaining ring, as no holes around either boot. What I did on my X-fer shiftier was install a round boot and put it down the hole far enough that the pleats of the boot hold it in. No ring is needed and it puts the Boot low enough that it will lay against the floor correctly when in 2 Hi. Not sure if the boots I used were correct, as had a couple different ones to choose from, but looks like you could cut down the tranny shifter from a later truck and make that work. Sorry no pictures, but not very good at posting them (have to get my wife to do it) but hope you get the idea, as it has worked good for me.
Tom

61K10 · 08-06-2018, 01:52 PM

the 67-72 t/f case one should work. Maybe make your own ring? water blast one? Put it under your mat or rug?

08-02-2018, 10:16 PM	#1
66K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: JC, KS Posts: 51	K series shifter boots My K20 has no boots on the floor shifters. I'd like to remedy this, but I do not know where to start or what parts I need. I need boots for the transfer case shifter and the transmission shifter. Not necessarily looking for factory originals, but something that resembles the original set up would be great. __________________ Brett \| 1966 K20 - 292/SM420/T221

08-02-2018, 10:24 PM	#2
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08-03-2018, 09:29 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: K series shifter boots The Truck Shop in Orange, CA has them also. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-03-2018, 11:20 AM	#5
66K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: JC, KS Posts: 51	Re: K series shifter boots Thanks for the guidance so far. Found the needed transmission boot and retainer ring. I am not convinced I have found a suitable transfer case boot. The transfer case shift lever is practically laying on the transmission hump when in 2wd. __________________ Brett \| 1966 K20 - 292/SM420/T221

08-03-2018, 02:48 PM	#6
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: K series shifter boots No one re-pops the t/f case one that i know of. One comes up on e-bay but big $$$. The trans never had one from the factory. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

08-04-2018, 12:44 PM	#8
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: K series shifter boots From the experts on here and my dad's 66 3/4t 4sp bought new in 66 had no trans boot. there is a seal that goes between the top of the trans and the trans tunnel. Attached Images __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

08-04-2018, 02:15 PM	#9
Nanook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX and Bragg Creek, AB Posts: 175	Re: K series shifter boots Nice...thank you. That's what's on my K-10

08-04-2018, 09:05 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: K series shifter boots Dont look on page 65 of the Truck Shop catalog. Dont do it. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-05-2018, 02:05 AM	#11
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: K series shifter boots Strange but true. No factory boot on the four speed. Foam seal only between floor and trans.

08-05-2018, 01:13 PM	#12
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: K series shifter boots I have the floor shift boot on my tk but it's not factory and the 67-72 t/f case boot is not the same as 60-66. Don't know why they haven't re-poped it yet. No demand i guess. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

08-06-2018, 10:12 AM	#13
66K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: JC, KS Posts: 51	Re: K series shifter boots Thank you for the help. I will get the sponge seal for the transmission but I need to find something for the transfer case. A lot of heat comes through the transfer case shift opening when going down the road. 61K10 - What boot are you running for the transfer case shifter? __________________ Brett \| 1966 K20 - 292/SM420/T221

08-06-2018, 01:52 PM	#16
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: K series shifter boots the 67-72 t/f case one should work. Maybe make your own ring? water blast one? Put it under your mat or rug? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build



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