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Hey guyz /n galz, <BR> My shifter is extremely loose, both when in the neutral position and when in gear. When it's in any gear, I can move it (very, very easily) 3 inches in either direction sideways. When it's in neutral, I've easily got 5" or more play either way. Is there a bushing or something else that wears out with age? Is it something that can be replaced? Has anyone used the adjustable shifter that JC Whitney sells for $60? Does it really make that much difference? Thx!

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Bronsoil bushings from SRD or corksport would solve this. Or taking it apart and custom fabbing your own solution, right Jesse?

Hey man ya I had the same problem and I ended up just getting a pace setter adjustable shifter and it makes a lot of difference!!! The shifts are so smooth and close you barely have to move your hand. I would recommend the pace setter and it also comes with bushings so your all set. Ps. don't try to fabricate your own doesn't work well they wear out really quick I know from experience.

same here! ugh i hate that!! i hate it i hate it i hate it!!. i bought the bushings (from mazda) at the end of the arm near the tranny and at the bottom of the stick, and it still does it.

if you replace the bushing buy a b&m shifter instead it comes with them

the free play happening is because of the bolt holding the shifter to the shift linkage is to loose. u need to jack ur car up and tighten the bolt slowly because to tight and you wont be able to get it into gear. I have the pacesetter short shiftr and its a great investment. only $60 and what a difference! but check that bolt first.<BR>Dan