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Shifter Cover

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Garrett Pirkey, Jun 26, 2020.

  1. Jun 26, 2020
    Garrett Pirkey

    Garrett Pirkey Member

    East texas
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    I have the original cover for the transmission but it’s been cut and is rough and I do not have the plate for the 4x4 shifter. What have you guys done to repair these?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/qGBeYPXaBrqYnbhy7
     
  2. Jun 26, 2020
    timgr

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    Repair with new steel is the obvious approach. I would straighten the edges of the floor, and weld in steel patches to restore the original outline. The cover is Jeep PN 5454012 and not available aftermarket apparently. If you have a cover, I'd guess it's easiest to repair it if its been cut. Then you'll need the boots and trim rings for the shifters. Some shifter boots (like the one from Mr. Gasket) come with a trim ring. Looks like the transfer case boot is available - Jeep PN 5353263 Amazon.com: Crown Automotive J5353263 Transfer Case Boot: Automotive You'll have to make the trim ring, probably. Be warned that repop boots for Jeep shifters often are appallingly bad quality, and rip right away.

    You can probably buy the floor panel with cutout from Classic Enterprises, but that seems excessive.
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2020
    timgr

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    If I had to do this as a patch-up job, and not weld, I'd first straighten the edge of the floor to as close to original as I could. Then I'd make a cardboard pattern of the steel that's needed to put it back to the original outline. I'd cut a piece of steel with that profile and a bit larger so it will overlap the existing floor. Then I'd pop-rivet the new edge into place, restoring the original outline of the floor. You can make it waterproof by putting butyl strip caulk in the joint - available at the home center. The original cover could go on top of that. Would not be pretty but functional.
     
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