changing shifter bushings
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changing shifter bushings
Is there a trick to getting the linkage bolt out or is mine just being a b---- cause its rusted? I got the nut off but the bolt wont budge
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Re: changing shifter bushings
Its just a b----, you mean the one by the trans right?
Its hit or miss if they come out... I'd thread a dye onto the bolt, and then mushroom the head beating it out, and then thread the dye off to "fix" the threads.
Use big, heavy, sledge strokes instead of peppering it with a 12oz hammer.
Expect to buy a new bolt from Mazda for a few bucks. Another lame idea. Its a square head too, so you can't break it loose that way.
Also a C clamp and a socket to fit over the head (so the bolt slides into the socket when you compress it) might work.
Its hit or miss if they come out... I'd thread a dye onto the bolt, and then mushroom the head beating it out, and then thread the dye off to "fix" the threads.
Use big, heavy, sledge strokes instead of peppering it with a 12oz hammer.
Expect to buy a new bolt from Mazda for a few bucks. Another lame idea. Its a square head too, so you can't break it loose that way.
Also a C clamp and a socket to fit over the head (so the bolt slides into the socket when you compress it) might work.
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Re: changing shifter bushings
Thanks Ryan,
I was actually talking about the one at the bottom of the shifter. It turned out it was just seized in there, had to heat it up to get it out. Its done now though and I didnèt even bother with the other 2. Made a huge differenfe in the shifter just from those two. I did buy new bolts as well so now I still have the front ones that I might get to eventually.
I was actually talking about the one at the bottom of the shifter. It turned out it was just seized in there, had to heat it up to get it out. Its done now though and I didnèt even bother with the other 2. Made a huge differenfe in the shifter just from those two. I did buy new bolts as well so now I still have the front ones that I might get to eventually.
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Re: changing shifter bushings
Are you doing the 3rd link as well? I need to do mine, but I haven't found the motivation for such a small gain yet.
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Re: changing shifter bushings
After that i doubt it. The shifter is great now...on to other things.
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Re: changing shifter bushings
It is only a gain if your bushings are completely shot, but mine were and replacing them was easy if you are already taking everthing else apart.
http://atlantamx3.com/mocaforum/viewtopic.php?t=2317
http://atlantamx3.com/mocaforum/viewtopic.php?t=2317
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Re: changing shifter bushings
I replaced the other 2 and shortly thereafter regained 3/4" slop side to side, zero for and back. I knew it was the 3rd link when I double checked the other two, and even carefully bent the jaws of the linkage to fit the bushings/shifter perfectly snug without grinding. That helped a tiny bit, but it's definitely 3rd link wiggle.ccreech wrote:It is only a gain if your bushings are completely shot, but mine were and replacing them was easy if you are already taking everthing else apart.
http://atlantamx3.com/mocaforum/viewtopic.php?t=2317
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'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
Re: changing shifter bushings
I'm going to post a shifter rebuild suggestion. Take a look!
Steve Seiter
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2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
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2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
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Re: changing shifter bushings
Nice poststevesei wrote:I'm going to post a shifter rebuild suggestion. Take a look!
Daily:
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
Re: changing shifter bushings
See my post about 3rd link bushings. Replacing makes a huge improvement, and there are other things you can do at the same time.
Steve Seiter
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
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Re: changing shifter bushings
Where is it?stevesei wrote:See my post about 3rd link bushings. Replacing makes a huge improvement, and there are other things you can do at the same time.
Daily:
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
Re: changing shifter bushings
Far anyone attempting this job.
Simply spray the bolts with penetrate then after a bit use a C clamp and press the bolts out, works like a charm. I have also had great success using a pneumatic impact chizzel.
Simply spray the bolts with penetrate then after a bit use a C clamp and press the bolts out, works like a charm. I have also had great success using a pneumatic impact chizzel.
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