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**craneboy72** · 02-19-2020, 07:37 PM

I’m getting my shifter boot rings chromed and the vender is trying to determine which side is up. I believe the attached photo is the correct way any help would be appreciated

CG · 02-19-2020, 07:54 PM

Sharp ridge goes down … Or the last six I have used have been upside down =)

**derotoreut** · 02-19-2020, 09:59 PM

Lip goes down.

**craneboy72** · 02-20-2020, 07:41 AM

Thank you for all the help

my67c20 · 02-20-2020, 09:00 AM

From a logical standpoint, I say lip up. I only say that because if the lip is down, its going to be making contact with the boot and will eventually cut the boot. So by having it up, you now have a nice rounded surface that contacts the boot and prevents damage to the boot.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-20-2020, 09:49 AM

I agree, lip up as in the picture.

CG · 02-20-2020, 10:18 AM

I did an image search of boot ring here on the board. Take a look and decide for yourself. I agree it seems like the lip as shown in your pic seems logical for reasons stated, but the pics show differently.

https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&d...h=778&dpr=1.25

**LockDoc** · 02-20-2020, 10:43 AM

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The only thing I will say is that the screw holes are countersunk for the screw heads, so as long as the screw heads fit down in the countersunk holes that is the way the ring sits....

LockDoc

CG · 02-20-2020, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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The only thing I will say is that the screw holes are countersunk for the screw heads, so as long as the screw heads fit down in the countersunk holes that is the way the ring sits....

LockDoc

I saw that too. I was thinking sharper ridge down to help hold the ring in place. Another thread I should have just watched haha!

**craneboy72** · 02-21-2020, 09:25 AM

well after a lot of review i'm going with lip down. see the letter stamped on the ring. it was not showing when they where installed. also i think the lip down will help seal the boot. Funny how something so simple on these trucks brings conversation.

**craneboy72** · 03-04-2020, 01:27 PM

Revised my thinking. I have seen several undisturbed trucks with the ring lip up. I also talked to several very knowledgeable guys on this forum that agree the lip goes up.

countr · 03-04-2020, 01:57 PM

lip is up, countersink holes are down.

Thanks Russ

02-19-2020, 07:37 PM	#1
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Shifter boot ring help I’m getting my shifter boot rings chromed and the vender is trying to determine which side is up. I believe the attached photo is the correct way any help would be appreciated Attached Images

02-19-2020, 07:54 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Shifter boot ring help Sharp ridge goes down … Or the last six I have used have been upside down =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-19-2020, 09:59 PM	#3
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: Shifter boot ring help Lip goes down. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

02-20-2020, 07:41 AM	#4
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Shifter boot ring help Thank you for all the help

02-20-2020, 09:00 AM	#5
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 510	Re: Shifter boot ring help From a logical standpoint, I say lip up. I only say that because if the lip is down, its going to be making contact with the boot and will eventually cut the boot. So by having it up, you now have a nice rounded surface that contacts the boot and prevents damage to the boot.

02-20-2020, 09:49 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Shifter boot ring help I agree, lip up as in the picture. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-20-2020, 10:18 AM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Shifter boot ring help I did an image search of boot ring here on the board. Take a look and decide for yourself. I agree it seems like the lip as shown in your pic seems logical for reasons stated, but the pics show differently. https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&d...h=778&dpr=1.25 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-20-2020, 10:43 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Shifter boot ring help - The only thing I will say is that the screw holes are countersunk for the screw heads, so as long as the screw heads fit down in the countersunk holes that is the way the ring sits.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-21-2020, 09:25 AM	#10
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Shifter boot ring help well after a lot of review i'm going with lip down. see the letter stamped on the ring. it was not showing when they where installed. also i think the lip down will help seal the boot. Funny how something so simple on these trucks brings conversation.

03-04-2020, 01:27 PM	#11
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Shifter boot ring help Revised my thinking. I have seen several undisturbed trucks with the ring lip up. I also talked to several very knowledgeable guys on this forum that agree the lip goes up. Attached Images

03-04-2020, 01:57 PM	#12
countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,009	Re: Shifter boot ring help lip is up, countersink holes are down. Thanks Russ



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