Anyone else w/ ripped hurst shifter boot???

[evn_05]

I purchased the Hurst (Part no. 538 0036) chrome stick, white ball, and boot package around August this year. Shortly after I put it on I noticed a tear in one of the creases. And just yesterday it ripped out on top where it is formed into a rectangle to meet with the stick. I am Pissed!!!! I know this is a common thing with these b/c I saw one at NMRA Joilet in a car and it was ripped the same. I am going to call or email the company but probley nothing will come out of it, but I am still going to do it.

If anyone else has this item and has simmilar results, please share them and confirm that I am not the only one that is upset with the POOR quality of this item. This is not something that I would expect from Hurst/Mr. Gasket Company.

 

[ECU5.0]

same thing here man, mine started to rip a couple months ago at the top where it meets the shift handle. kinda sucks. my buddy has had one for two years in his car and it hasnt ripped at all

 

[L8 MUSL]

Yeah, they are cheap.
But they are cheap to replace also. They have them at Pep Boy's for like 7 bucks or $12 with the chrome part.

 

[NCStang86]

I've had a hurst shifter with the chrome stick, console plate and boot in my 86 for about 10 yrs now. Mine still looks good as new and its a daily driver.

 

[Js90Lx]

Ive had mine for 3yrs and no problems.

 

[ninety15.0]

I have the hurst pro billet shifter and the stock boot...the boot actually got caught on one of the bolts on the handle inside and ripped a very small hole it the boot...no big deal but it kinda pissed me off...

 

[Funanin]

I have the same kit as u, mine was good for about 2 years then the snaps on the black plate (bezel) that hold it down broke so i had to drill holes and bolt it back down. Then a year later the white ball broke right off the top (the stick broke) so i had to buy a new one of those for $57, then a year after that my boot started to rip just like yours. But hey i've had it for 4 years now and i love that shifter more than anything on my car. It makes it go and I beat the balls out of it. So I dont think like 100 bucks is too bad to spend fixing ur shifter over 4 years. Especially when its a shifter that I hardly ever miss a shift on.

 

[evn_05]

UPDATE: I sent Hurst an email and they told me to send it to them and will replace it for free!!!! It just sucks this had to happen, but I am glad that they are doing the right thing and taking care of it.

 

[Kerpal]

This is slightly off topic, but is anyone using the hurst stick & boot with another short shifter mechanism, or know if it is possible?

I like the look of the Hurst but have heard it's shift feel isn't the best. I'm wondering if I could use the Hurst stick & boot on a Pro 5.0 or Tri-Ax mechanism.

 

[Darkhorse845]

You can order a new shift boot from
www.50resto.com

 

[evn_05]

Yes Kerpal you can use the Hurst shifter stick kit on other shifters. I have mine running to a Pro 5.0 that shifts just as sweet as can be. The only thing that was slightly off was the stock bolts were too long so I had to shim them with washers, but it was no big deal.

 

[Kerpal]

Awesome, thanks for filling me in. The Hurst has a neat old school look to it.