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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 01:09 PM
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Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

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I have a TKO600 in my 87 IROC and will be installing a Steeda Tri-Ax this weekend. My old lower boot is torn to all hell. Anyone have any experience with this? I am thinking of ordering the lower shifter boot from Hawks as a direct replacement but will I have fitment issues?
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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

I'm using a stock boot, but I modified the trans tunnel to properly fit the trans so idk if it makes a difference. A lot depends on what crossmember your using and how far through the floor the shifter sits, as well as what exact trans setup your using.

I will add that I needed to raise the steeda shifter stick a bit to clear the console.
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Old Jun 11, 2017 | 09:34 AM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
I'm using a stock boot, but I modified the trans tunnel to properly fit the trans so idk if it makes a difference. A lot depends on what crossmember your using and how far through the floor the shifter sits, as well as what exact trans setup your using.

I will add that I needed to raise the steeda shifter stick a bit to clear the console.
interesting. I've decided to just go ahead with the install without the boot . Shifter arrived yesterday. Wish me luck and thanks for your response.
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Old Jun 11, 2017 | 11:08 AM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

If the boot fits use it, it has a purpose. Keeps fumes and fire out of the cab in case of crisis, lol. Not to mention water and dirt
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Old Jun 11, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

That's what my old hoodie is for
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

Update... the stock Tremec TKO600 shifter had a mini boot on it... just put that over the Steeda... I stuffed my old hoodie down around the shifter to keep noise and water out from the street. Then put on the original center console/upper boot. Finally my interior looks like a normal vehicle. I've had the upper booth/console removed for 2 years now since I had the TKO put in. The Steeda tri-ax fits perfectly and clears the console nicely, FYI.
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter

I stuffed my old hoodie down around the shifter to keep noise and water out from the street.
C'm

on man!!!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 01:06 PM
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C'm

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