How does the stock shift knob fit on the shifter? I just got a stock knob to replace the rice the previous owner had in it and it just kinda sits on the shifter and spins....do i need the boot? b/c I dont have a boot yet.... im confused.

 

yeah, i have the same prob previous owner put a rice knob on mine and its all stipped out and cover with shiney hot metal. i have the stock boot with mine though they just tucked it under the new boot havent replace the shift knob yet so no helpful advice sorry

 

Boot wont matter. The guy who had it before you prolly like ^^^ said stripped the threading on the shifter trying to smash it on. Best bet is to get another aftermarket one thats not all ricey.

 

so the shifter is stripped out? The knob I got is like brand new so I doubt thats the problem

 

Pull the shift knob off and look at the threads on the shift. Do they look worn down or stripped?

I had the same problem and bought a leather Momo shift knob that is held in place with 3 allen screws. Works like a charm.

 

get a new shifter, the stock ones suck anyways