A atikovi Joined Apr 27, 2010 Messages 18,468 Location Suburban Washington DC Jun 13, 2019 #1 Replacing a worn shift boot. I assume a desk stapler isn't strong enough to work here.
RooflessVW Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,368 Location North Carolina Jun 13, 2019 #2 I would carefully remove them and install the new boot with a stitch instead of a staple, through the existing holes.
I would carefully remove them and install the new boot with a stitch instead of a staple, through the existing holes.
E E150GT Joined Mar 11, 2012 Messages 1,983 Location San Antonio, TX Jun 13, 2019 #3 I've replaced two shift boots with leather from redline goods and they just use a slit in the leather where those tabs are to hold it
I've replaced two shift boots with leather from redline goods and they just use a slit in the leather where those tabs are to hold it
AZjeff $50 Site Donor 2023 Joined Jan 14, 2011 Messages 8,684 Location in Az where the Deer and Antelope play Jun 13, 2019 #5 "upholstery stapler" search yields results.
G gman2304 Joined Aug 11, 2011 Messages 6,316 Location N.C. Jun 13, 2019 #6 I've used hog rings with good success. No need to buy the tool, I just use pliers. Last edited: Jun 13, 2019
A atikovi Thread starter Joined Apr 27, 2010 Messages 18,468 Location Suburban Washington DC Jun 13, 2019 #7 Drilled some hole and used zip ties.