Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the following.
This new reproduction manual shifter boot retaining ring is designed for the verified applications below. It replaces a worn, damaged or missing original component while restoring the intended function and a factory-style finished appearance.
| Feature | Product specification |
| Producer | Hawks Restoration Parts |
| Product type | Manual shifter boot retaining ring |
| Model years | 1993-1996 |
| Transmission | Five-speed or six-speed manual |
| Installation area | Upper shifter boot and console plate |
| Original reference | GM 17997797 |
| Condition | New reproduction |
| Quantity | One ring |
| Year | Model | Required configuration |
| 1993 | Firebird / Formula / Trans Am | Compatible five-speed or six-speed manual center console |
| 1994 | Firebird / Formula / Trans Am | Compatible five-speed or six-speed manual center console |
| 1995 | Firebird / Formula / Trans Am | Compatible five-speed or six-speed manual center console |
| 1996 | Firebird / Formula / Trans Am | Compatible five-speed or six-speed manual center console |
Equipment can vary within the same production year. Confirm the vehicle's actual component style and required configuration before ordering.
- One reproduction shifter-boot retaining ring
- OEM-specification shape
- Original-style identification on reverse as listed
Boot Retention
The molded ring secures the visible upper shifter boot to the compatible console plate and replaces a ring with broken tabs or cracks.
Ring-Only Service Part
This option lets an owner retain a serviceable boot instead of buying the complete boot-and-ring assembly.
Important Application Notes
- Fits compatible 1993-1996 Firebird-family manual consoles
- For five-speed or six-speed applications
- Leather boot and shift knob are separate
- Inspect the plate and boot edge before assembly
- Remove the shift knob
- Lift the shifter plate carefully
- Release the damaged ring from the boot
- Record boot seam and ring orientation
- Attach the serviceable boot evenly to the new ring
- Reinstall the assembly without twisting the material
- Check lever clearance in every gear
Can HT17997797 be used with both five-speed and six-speed cars?
Yes, when the vehicle has the compatible 1993-1996 Firebird manual-console opening.
Is a leather boot included?
No. This listing is for the retaining ring only.
Why replace only the ring?
It allows a serviceable shifter boot to be reused when the molded retainer is the failed component.
What GM number does it reference?
It references original GM part number 17997797.
How should the boot be aligned?
Match the original seam direction and distribute the boot edge evenly around the ring before reinstalling the plate.
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