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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 07:25 AM
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Shift Boot Recommendation?

In my 1966 F100 2WD, I have a Tremic T5 transmission. The shift boot I have is too small and interferes with shifting.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shift boot to use for this application?

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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 12:45 PM
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You MIGHT find someone with your same set-up if you’re lucky. I can’t help you. But Summit Racing has an extensive selection of shifter boots.
 
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Old May 1, 2026 | 12:11 PM
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Rex,

If you can share the dimensions of what you’ve got now and what you’re looking for in a shifter boot, we can dig into some options. We’ve got a pretty wide selection, as @ibuzzard mentioned. With a little info, there’s a good chance we can find something that’ll work.
 
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Hurst Shifters 1147494 Hurst Shifter Boot and Plate Kits | Summit Racing
 
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Old May 2, 2026 | 07:27 AM
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Christmas... Have you used this boot in my application? '66 F100/T5 trans.
Given the cost of it, I want to make sure it's going to work.

thanks much,
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Rex, I have heard Summit has a very generous return policy. I’d just buy it / try it, maybe return it? I don’t believe you’re likely to find many around here that have a T-5 in their trucks and can advise you.The kit Christmas recommends looks to be rather universal, at any rate.

I don’t think of 92.00 and change as being much money these days.
 

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The Lokar shifter boots look like a potential option that might work. Summit has them.
 
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Rex, I have heard Summit has a very generous return policy. I’d just buy it / try it, maybe return it? I don’t believe you’re likely to find many around here that have a T-5 in their trucks and can advise you.The kit Christmas recommends looks to be rather universal, at any rate.

I don’t think of 92.00 and change as being much money these days.
@ibuzzard,

We do try to keep our return policy pretty fair. The standard window is 90 days from purchase, and the part needs to come back in new, unused condition.

For something like a shift boot, it’s fine to mock it up and check fitment, but once it’s been fully installed or screwed down, we wouldn’t be able to take it back.
 
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I believe @MikeyLawless has a T5 also @Thunderkiss1965 maybe they will be able to help you out.
 
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Old May 5, 2026 | 07:19 AM
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I ordered a Lokar LOK-70CLB from Summit. I'll let you know how it works out.
thanks for the pointers...

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I put a Tremec TKX in my 65. Believe i used a Hurst shifter boot that I probably sources from summit racing for my T-18 installation, which i didnt love, hence the TKX.
 
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