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Old 08-02-2019, 10:51 AM   #1
chevy_mike
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Re: Carpet install with shifter boots

Yeah, boot and trim ring typically go over the top of the carpet and pinches the carpet between it and the floor.

Do yourself a huge favor and mark where the trim ring holes are. Used a piece of 3/16" brake line (about 4-5" long) and hold in a pair of vice grips. Heat the end of the tubing with a propane torch and then melt through the carpet where the screws will go. This makes a nice hole and seals the edges so the screw does not grab the carpet and pull the fibers out with it. I just did this on my panel truck. Did same thing for seat mounting holes and it worked perfect. Here's a couple pics of the seat holes to give you the idea.
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