STi Shifter Bushing?

Thomas · 01-26-2006, 09:52 AM

Ive recently purchased the cobb sts and got half way throught the install and ran into a problem. I cant get the bushings off the stock shifter! I need those bushings unless someone knows where i can buy a new set. Im not refering to the bushing under the car on the linkage, im talking about the bushings that are on the stock shift lever. If you have any advice please let me know
thanks

lokutus1 · 01-26-2006, 11:25 AM

the front shifter stay bushing? if so, i would just get the kartboy bushing. makes a big difference in reducing shifter slop. i would also get the kartboy rear stay bushing as well. otherwise, i might suggest using wd-40 to lubricate the stock bushing first and then try getting it out.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 01-26-2006, 12:48 PM

Nope, he's talking about the bushings in the lever. They are a total PITA to get out. I use a large punch to wedge it from the inside. Put the punch in, put the other end against your workbench and press down on the lever. When it starts moving put it on the opposite edge and press down so you drive them out evenly.

lokutus1 · 01-26-2006, 01:56 PM

oh ok, i was confused. do what clint said...he's da man!

Thomas · 01-26-2006, 05:45 PM

thanks a bunch! i got them but it was a total PITA! i put em in hot water and used a punch to drive them out. i finally finished the install and im very happy with it. now i gotta go for a test drive...

01-26-2006, 09:52 AM	#1
Thomas Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: DFW Texas Posts: 81 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	STi Shifter Bushing? Ive recently purchased the cobb sts and got half way throught the install and ran into a problem. I cant get the bushings off the stock shifter! I need those bushings unless someone knows where i can buy a new set. Im not refering to the bushing under the car on the linkage, im talking about the bushings that are on the stock shift lever. If you have any advice please let me know thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-26-2006, 05:45 PM	#5
Thomas Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: DFW Texas Posts: 81 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks a bunch! i got them but it was a total PITA! i put em in hot water and used a punch to drive them out. i finally finished the install and im very happy with it. now i gotta go for a test drive... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-26-2006, 11:25 AM	#2
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,369 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	the front shifter stay bushing? if so, i would just get the kartboy bushing. makes a big difference in reducing shifter slop. i would also get the kartboy rear stay bushing as well. otherwise, i might suggest using wd-40 to lubricate the stock bushing first and then try getting it out.

01-26-2006, 12:48 PM	#3
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,505 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (54)	Nope, he's talking about the bushings in the lever. They are a total PITA to get out. I use a large punch to wedge it from the inside. Put the punch in, put the other end against your workbench and press down on the lever. When it starts moving put it on the opposite edge and press down so you drive them out evenly.

01-26-2006, 01:56 PM	#4
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,369 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	oh ok, i was confused. do what clint said...he's da man!