So my lower shift boot has been all but missing since I got this thing. Was given a regular boot from a 2007-2010 Wrangler and sunk some self tappers into it and so far it works wonderfully. The cab is a bit quieter now and there shouldn't be as much heat emanating from the center console.

 

It looks like you're missing the seal that goes around the shift lever and seals to the shift tower. I'd get that replaced as soon as you can, as it's an easy way for dirt to get in your transmission.

I swear, that tunnel cover plate looks like it takes the round TJ style shift boot. I'll be pretty mad at Chrysler if they made a few year specific shift boot for no good reason at all.

 

Oh for sure I plan on getting one ASAP especially since I go to Moab every year. Glad they still sell em on Amazon

 

After dealing with my hard line breaking apart over time, I finally replaced the whole thing with a tough silicon "soft" line. Found a 10ft set on Amazon along with a 155 piece coupler kit to plumb my vacuum gauge in-line along with some other things. Works fine if not better and I can route it however I want. Just need to get a check valve now.



10ft Line:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1F1X7R?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_mob_b_fed_asin_titl e_0_0

Couplers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BVVY9KQF?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title