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Topic: D17 shifter boot

Posted By: truckerfarmer
Subject: D17 shifter boot
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2023 at 6:16am

Needing a new shifter boot for my D17. Any recommendations on who buy from? I've heard rumors that most are poor quality now days. Does someone sell one that is better than the rest. One that won't crack within a year.
I buy most of my parts from DJS or All State Ag Parts.

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Looking at the past to see the future.
'53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer

Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it!

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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2023 at 6:28am

I know what you mean about the quality. Seems like some of the rubber is "dry" even when it is brand new. The one on my WD-45 lasted about 8 years (don't remember where I got it) before it started to split. I got a new one and soaked it in trans/hyd oil for a couple of weeks to see if I could get the rubber to soak up some of the oil. Don't think I hurt anything by doing so.

Posted By: Alvin M
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2023 at 6:34am

Agco Part # 70233767 26.22 is good

Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2023 at 6:44am

I got mine from OKTractor in Ok.

D-15, and still good after over 10 years.

See Forum 'Parts and Services' for link.

G

Posted By: im4racin
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2023 at 7:12am

The stuff from 10 years ago is way different than what is available now

Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2023 at 7:22am

I second Alvin and get it from agco.

Posted By: truckerfarmer
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 10:24pm

Thanks for the AGCO no. Got one ordered today.

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Looking at the past to see the future.
'53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer

Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it!

Posted By: jvin248
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 9:23am

Sunlight UV is harsh on the rubber. My Ferguson TO35 boots got a second boot deflector (tie rod boot hats) when I buttoned everything back up after repairs from water getting passed the old split shifter boots. May not be authentic but adding a sacrificial cover may improve longevity.

Posted By: JoshuaJames
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 11:28am

I made a shifter boot out of leather for my D17. Used the factory clamp at the top and a zip tie at the bottom to hold it on. Worked good for me so far.

Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 2:53pm

A poor condition shifter boot is sometimes the death of a good transmission from rain water getting into the oil and then dirt.

Posted By: captaindana
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 3:55pm

Yes sir Doc I have a drawer full of them at any given time…they get sun but never rain, only washed.

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Blue Skies and Tail Winds
Dana