So long time knob installs!

Obtain ChapStick®, remove wax, knob, and thread onto lever.
ChapStick® inside knob, Cut ChapStick® barrel to size, so it is short enough to clear set screws
Notched top boot spacer.
Knob + chrome trim ring + top boot spacer.
Notched bottom boot spacer, also trimmed by 1" or more, screwed into top boot spacer (view with boot inside out from below).
Notched top boot spacer screwed into bottom boot spacer (outseide view of boot).
Check ChapStick® spacer fitment (note: tape included with knob) remove BEFORE going any further..
Boot on shift lever, chapstick added last.
Slide knob over chapstick. Install set screws + blue loctite, thread chrome trim piece.
Final product! Note zero gap between chrome trim piece and top boot spacer.