This is a VERY common problem with this style of shifter: the boots crack, allowing water & dirt inside, where it fouls the push-down mechanism, causing the operator to use excessive force, usually breaking the cast Aluminum shifter housing.
This lower boot has drained dry, but it's loaded with dirt & rust.
Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on
Amazon.
![10dirt.jpg This is a VERY common problem with this style of shifter: the boots crack, allowing water & dirt inside, where it fouls the push-down mechanism, causing the operator to use excessive force, usually breaking the cast Aluminum shifter housing.
This lower boot has drained dry, but it's loaded with dirt & rust.
Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on [url=http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-600-602-Shift-Linkage-Truck/dp/B003SZ3COU/]Amazon[/url].](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/911429/fullsize/10dirt.jpg)