There is a how to somewhere on here for fixing this.. damnit, I can't think of it. Its a "fix" for when you replace the boot, someone made a way to tack it back in becuase those stupid little tabs break off when you remove it (becuase it is heat welded). It involves some gluing, though

but I ehar its pretty muc the only way to fix it, without buying the whole thing.. which is expensive as you know. try using the search funtion and typing in "shift boot" or "broken tab" under "general mods" or aestetics. Its an oldy too, so ectend your search to all posts. Hope that helps any.