DIY Shifter bushing install
 

I thought I'd post up a quick DIY for front shifter bushings, as it's quite an easy mod and a fairly cheap way to tighten the feel of your box.

You'll need:[LIST][*]12mm ring spanner[*]Flathead screwdriver[*]2x car stands[*]car jack[*]Bit of auto lube of some sort[*]Shifter bushings to suit 5spd/6spd as applicable[/LIST]
First things first, jack up the car and put in on stands. I always use the middle diff cover as a jack point, and put my stands under the chassis 'rails' on each side of the car. Its good to put a block of wood between the jack and the car, to minimise damage & scratching.

The shifter links to the gbox kind of on the passenger side of the driveshaft. The underside of my car was a little grubby, but pictured are the front shifter bushings. Undo the 12mm nut, and take off the little plate under it.
[img]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2433/20092009380.jpg[/img]

Pull off the linkage, and use a screwdriver (or the bolt it came off) to push the bushing out of the linkage.
[img]http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7980/20092009381.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/9736/20092009383.jpg[/img]

Stock bushing (1 piece) vs the Kartboy replacements (2 piece)
[img]http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1357/20092009384.jpg[/img]

Then, using a bit of lube, fit the bushings into the ring and slide the whole linkage back over the bolt.
[img]http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4252/20092009386.jpg[/img]

Refit the metal plate, making sure that the 'flat' bit of the plate (pictured) lines up with the flat part of the bolt (not pictured). Then screw the 12mm nut back on and you're done!
[img]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4467/20092009387.jpg[/img]


I've seen both Ultrex and Kartboy shifter bushings go on fine, same process used.

lol... glad you were there when fitting mine... it was a bitch to get out!! :toothy11:

Nice DIY....easy to follow and good photos.


Can this bushing be used with a short shifter??
or will the short shifter already replace this bushing? (i have no idea what short shifter i have)

cheers, Steve.

Steve,

My shifter bushing from Ultrex works a treat with my short shifter.

Nice tight box :D

[QUOTE=Jim621;397074]Nice DIY....easy to follow and good photos.


Can this bushing be used with a short shifter??
or will the short shifter already replace this bushing? (i have no idea what short shifter i have)

cheers, Steve.[/QUOTE]

Definately can be, I currently have the Kartboy front shifter bushing (this DIY) the Kartboy rear shifter bushing, an STi short shifter installed, and the Kartboy transmission bushes and the difference is awesome. Also recently the GrpN transmission mount. Best ever!

I installed the kartboy ones all on one sitting, i found it easier to pull the whole rod out

[img]http://jester.egn.com.au/retsej/09june/IMG_3686.jpg[/img]

On this, is there a shop locally to buy these bushes or is it best to buy online?
Looking at doing mine in a few weeks.

Not local..

But these guys seem ok

[url]http://www.entra.com.au/Home.php[/url]

cvrmotorsports webshop will be the cheapest way, at the current USD:AU $

[QUOTE=jEstEr?;404360]cvrmotorsports webshop will be the cheapest way, at the current USD:AU $[/QUOTE]

Looks the goods, one Q though. Have you used them? I just registered as a customer and got the message;

Unfortunately no shipping options are available for your location.
Please contact us and we will see about delivering to you.

[QUOTE=GX-REX;404376]Looks the goods, one Q though. Have you used them? I just registered as a customer and got the message;

Unfortunately no shipping options are available for your location.
Please contact us and we will see about delivering to you.[/QUOTE]

i just emailed them with my order and shipping address, and they sent me a quote.. and after transferring the money via paypal they put me into the system!
took a couple of weeks to come over though, i think it may have been held up by customs.