Thanks for the tips!
Any reason to keep the green marks on the shifter linkage? Now that the boot is removed, I'd prefer to remove it for a cleaner look. If there's no issue taking it off, any particular solution you'd recommend?
Thank you all for your guidance and special shot out to @kitkat for the video tutorial of the short throw adapter, excellent write ups on the reverse lockout plate and boot delete. I ended up installing an Aerie short shifter and so far I like it. Here are a few thoughts on the mods today:
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Thanks. I posted earlier that I actually prefer the OEM throw but find 1st a little loose and reverse not going in all the time. Just wanted a tighter feel.