Replacement joystick boot for a FEL?

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MrWhippy

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So there's a long tear in the rubber boot for the joystick. I was just going to order a new one, but the OEM boot is $40 some dollars. Seems pretty darn high. Is there a less expensive alternative, like a generic joystick rubber boot that people use?
 
   / Replacement joystick boot for a FEL?
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A square boot would be a better fit. I'm looking at Woods boots ($10-15) that are square shaped. Not sure size-wise however...
 
   / Replacement joystick boot for a FEL? #5  
This was a great idea. I searched square GEARSHIFT boots and found several reasonably priced options. Thanks!

The only concern I would have is that the gearshift boots may not have UV protection like a boot designed to be on a tractor. However, I don't know that the rubber tractor boots are made any different. For the difference in price, it's worth a try.
 
   / Replacement joystick boot for a FEL? #6  
I found a miniature sink plunger at Tractor Supply on sale for $1.99. I cut off the handle the plunger and it fit the joystick lever just right. Not perfect, but inexpensive way to keep control valves out of the weather. DSCN6902.jpgA photo is attached.
 

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