Land Rover LR2 Shift Knobs and Boots
The second generation Land Rover Freelander is a compact SUV known as the Land Rover LR2. The automobile aftermarket has many different products to accentuate the interior of your LR2, including variations of the control knob for the five-speed and six-speed automatic and manual gear shifts. You can find Land Rover LR2 shift knobs and boots that will accessorize your Land Rover.
What should you consider when choosing gear shift knob?The gear shift knob on your Land Rover LR2 may have broken or become severely worn from constant use, thus requiring replacement. Alternatively, you may choose to replace it with one that personally accentuates the interior of your vehicle. While a knob is a simple component, it must be compatible with the vehicle in order to properly attach to the gear stick in manual transmissions,or the gear selector in automatic transmissions on the LR2. Hence, it is important to check part compatibility with the make, model, and year of your LR2.
When making a decision for a gear shift knob on your LR2, be sure to consider whether the design of the knob facilitates your personal safety and ergonomic comfort in addition to its physical design aesthetics.
What is the purpose of the gear shift boot?The gear shift assembly includes the knob, a connector strap, and a boot. The boot is the cover of flexible material that prevents dust and debris from getting into the gear shift mechanism. Worn boots may develop holes or cracks and should be replaced for aesthetics and to protect the gear shift mechanism. The boot is sometimes called a gaiter or a gaiter boot.
How hard is it to replace the knob and boot?Both the gear shift knob and the boot can be replaced in a few minutes by hand and with a screwdriver. The knob can be replaced by hand by lifting off the old one and pressing the new one onto the top of the lever. Replacing the boot will require prying off the center bezel and removing several small clips by hand or with the aid of a flat-head screwdriver.
What are the small cylinders that come with some knobs?Many customized knobs are designed to fit the gear levers on different automobiles. To accommodate the different diameters of the levers on different vehicles, the knob manufacturer includes cylindrical adapters that insert into the knob hole and have an interior diameter that matches the diameter of the lever on your LR2. The adapter ensures a secure fit between the knob and the lever so that the knob will not inadvertently twist or detach.