Shift boot retainer issue

[shelbie67]

I just receive my shift but retainer for my Mustang from CJ pony parts, and it does not fit around the shifter boot. The retainer is too wide for the shift boot itself. My stock knob is that billet aluminum and the bottom of it has a chrome retainer piece which is glued into the boot.

Has anyone on here replaced their shifter knob and know what shift boot retainer they used? CJ said the only fix is to get a new shifter boot.

I have a 2011 mustang 5.0 with the 401A package.

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[GallopingFord]

Same issue occurred if you had a Bullitt or installed the Bullitt shift boot - you are going to need a new shift boot from a regular 300/400A car which has a wider opening.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2014-M...011|Model:Mustang&hash=item27eed1c5eb&vxp=mtr

 

[Redline727]

What shift knob did you get? I think this is the retainer you need for your trim package you have. Could be wrong. But I was in the market for a new shift knob myself. I like your style shift boot with the stem instead of wide base like 400A. Which the retainer you have is for. I was looking the Boss shift knob which goes with your style boot. So if you want to do a trade let me know. What's kept me from doing it is the cost of the knob and having to get a new boot as well.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/silverho...ainer-tube-style-billet-2005-2014/p/HW3056-V/

 

[Rob72]

I have the 401A pkg too and you cannot use your factory boot or knob with that retainer. If you decide to change your set up to the standard boot go to the dealer and buy it. The 2010s and 2011+s are not the same even though they are being advertised as so. And your factory retainer is built onto your factory knob so you'll need a new knob too.

 

[rick@CJPonyParts]

Shelbie67, no need for a new boot. You will want one of the Silverhorse Racing shift boot retainers that Redline727 posted which is setup for the smaller neck on the 401A shift boot.

Contact customer service and they will take care of a return and getting you a different boot retainer ordered.

 

[shelbie67]

Thanks for the help!


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[shelbie67]

I have the 401A pkg too and you cannot use your factory boot or knob with that retainer. If you decide to change your set up to the standard boot go to the dealer and buy it. The 2010s and 2011+s are not the same even though they are being advertised as so. And your factory retainer is built onto your factory knob so you'll need a new knob too.

What shifter do u have? I have a new shift knob, just the retainer won't for my boot.....

I looked at getting a new boot from "a mustang rocks leather" but I wouldn't have the right plastic piece for the boot....


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[Rob72]

What shifter do u have? I have a new shift knob, just the retainer won't for my boot.....

I looked at getting a new boot from "a mustang rocks leather" but I wouldn't have the right plastic piece for the boot....


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I recently installed a MGW shifter and the 401a boot and knob doesn't fit well with it.