Bushing Question

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » March 11th, 2006, 1:11 pm

i had alot of play in my shifter so i looked under the car and found almost all my bushings where shot. so my question is is it worth spending more for the bronzoil bushings.? also on the control arm up by the motor there is a bushing thatn looks like it can not be replaced, is ther a way to replace it or do i have to buy a whole new control arm? Thanks guys

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » March 11th, 2006, 3:46 pm

ok i found that srd has a 3rd shifter bushing. has anyone used this? also are they the best place to get Bushings?

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » March 11th, 2006, 4:02 pm

A lot of people like the bronze oil bushings.. and if your going to do a short shifter.. they are highly recommended. If you are staying stock though.. save yourself some cash and get new ones from your mazda dealer.. they are cheap.

Tunes67

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » March 11th, 2006, 4:08 pm

i do plan on going with a short shifter. But let me tel you this RATTLING HAS GOT TO STOP IT IS SO ANNOYING

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » March 11th, 2006, 4:25 pm

Then do something about it LOL

Tunes67

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » March 11th, 2006, 4:41 pm

im going to order everything on monday. so would you say that SRD bushings would be my best bet or would you recommend a better place.

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » March 11th, 2006, 4:58 pm

SRD is your best bet.. if I wasnt buying them there.. the only other ones I would consider would be from mazda themselves.

Tunes67

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » March 11th, 2006, 5:13 pm

Thanks Tunes

Billyd · Post by **Billyd** » March 11th, 2006, 11:05 pm

....so did you change them out yet? If so how difficult was it? I need to do mine next weekend before this stick comes out in my hand!!!!!!!!!!!

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » March 13th, 2006, 9:26 am

im ordering my bushings tomorrw so ill let you know. but i did get under and hand check all of them and it looks like they will pop right out.