Transfer case Boot
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Transfer case Boot
I am getting ready to replace the carpet/rubber mat in my 87 F-150 4X4 and need to replace the rubber boot for the transfer case, but on LMC they show them available for the 88-96 models only. Are the 87-88 actually different ?
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I think the only manual transmission offered in the 87 F150 was the BW T18 4 speed.
The T18 was discontinued some time around 1990.
The Mazda 5 speed was introduced in 1988.
The shape of the transmission tunnels are different. The 4 speed tunnel was wider and flatter
on top so the boot for the transfer case mounted to a flat surface.
The is a picture of the transfer case shifter boot used if you had a Mazda trans.
years 88-96. It doesn't show the angle when it's mounted but it mounts to the side of
the transmission tunnel. So if you have the 4 speed trans. the boot below won't work.
The T18 was discontinued some time around 1990.
The Mazda 5 speed was introduced in 1988.
The shape of the transmission tunnels are different. The 4 speed tunnel was wider and flatter
on top so the boot for the transfer case mounted to a flat surface.
The is a picture of the transfer case shifter boot used if you had a Mazda trans.
years 88-96. It doesn't show the angle when it's mounted but it mounts to the side of
the transmission tunnel. So if you have the 4 speed trans. the boot below won't work.
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You will have to forgive me asking a stupid question, but I have an automatic transmission and the 4X4 shifter on the hump is what I am speaking of.
Are you speaking of the same thing ??
Are you speaking of the same thing ??
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OK, I found a shifter boot for just a 1987 truck on Dennis Carpenters site amd it is only $10.00 whereas the 88-96 is $70.00 on LMC before shipping.
Very large difference in price !
Very large difference in price !
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Disregard what I said in my first post. I just wanted to provide one
reason why the transfer case shifter boot for the 88-96 would not fit
your 87.
Here's a picture of the transfer case shifter boot for a 87 Bronco
(F150 should be the same). It mounts flat on the transmission hump
and not on the side of the tunnel.
This picture shows the side mounted boot.
reason why the transfer case shifter boot for the 88-96 would not fit
your 87.
Here's a picture of the transfer case shifter boot for a 87 Bronco
(F150 should be the same). It mounts flat on the transmission hump
and not on the side of the tunnel.
This picture shows the side mounted boot.
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Thanks for the photos, you can really see the difference in the 87 & 88 !
Glad I checked into this, cause I almost spent $70.00 for the wrong one !
Glad I checked into this, cause I almost spent $70.00 for the wrong one !
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It has been over a year and I stilll have not found a transfer case boot for my 87 F-150.
I do not need the lower bracket that hold it down but just the rubber boot itself. Can I use the 86 or 88 model boot and possibly cut it to fit ?
I do not need the lower bracket that hold it down but just the rubber boot itself. Can I use the 86 or 88 model boot and possibly cut it to fit ?
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I know this is a very old thread. Buy I have searched and can't find that boot either. Have you had any luck? Thanks
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I saw this is a 10 year old post but apparently this is incorrect information. Apparently it was available until ‘93.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-cylinder.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-cylinder.html
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what is your vehicle, auto/manual?
look at #9--> Floor Shift Components
look at #9--> Floor Shift Components
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Good luck in your search.