Comments On: DIY: Shifter Bushing Replacement PICS GALORE!

**ragincanadian4** · 9-11-07, 12:47

Comments on: http://www.mx6.com/forums/1g-faq-gen...cs-galore.html (DIY: Shifter Bushing Replacement PICS GALORE!)

Good write up, nice details. If only I had a 1G.

**Kansas** · 9-11-07, 12:55

by the way i am sure there will be input about how people did this differently, or stuff i screwed up. And i welcome those comments, there is more than one way to skin a cat. So let me know. I just figured it might be nice to finally have a thread like this with pictures so you really know what to expect.

**zlyricist** · 9-11-07, 13:37

looks good to me. how much did all the bushings set you back?

**Nealio** · 9-11-07, 13:40

Nicely done Greg, but you seriously need to get some REAL jack stands.

**Kansas** · 9-11-07, 13:52

i believe after all four bushings and the big one cost just over $21

**megalomaniac32x** · 9-11-07, 18:51

ur rack is leaking!

**88626gt** · 9-12-07, 13:04

One thing about the front vertical bolt (maybe for the rear one too?) is that I think I remember it being threaded into the bracket of the shifter rod as well. So not only does the nut have to come off, but you have to unscrew the bolt to get it out instead of just pushing it.

It's been two years since I did this, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Another thing is about the secondary linkage bushing... to be safe, the stud should be threaded into the tranny and tightened (two nut method) and then the bushing, linkage, washers and nut. It's a stud for a reason, and using it to tighten the linkage down could strip it out of the aluminum tranny and ruin your day. I had to helicoil all 6 exhaust manifold studs before I learned that lesson...

Great write up though!

-Todd

**SixSick6** · 9-12-07, 13:06

No you're right, it's threaded in as well. I've mentioned this many times.

**zlyricist** · 9-12-07, 13:16

ya but nobody reads your posts anymore

**SixSick6** · 9-12-07, 13:40

And thats why there are so many broken MX6's. Thats another in the list of things I've done for other people- changed shifter bushings on two cars.

**tyler886** · 9-12-07, 13:58

Yea, because if every MX6 owner read your posts, there would have nevAr been a 1G in a JY, evAr!

Your 4wheeler Greg?

-Tyler

**ragincanadian4** · 9-12-07, 13:59

Lol at all of you.

**Gabe17** · 9-12-07, 17:24

Man, to tell you the truth I can't remember to save my life If i ever changed those front bushings out. one more thing i gotta look at now, thanks for the reminder!

**Kansas** · 9-12-07, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler886

Your 4wheeler Greg?

-Tyler

yes sir, Big Bear

**KiNg MaRtY** · 9-12-07, 23:41

Good write up

9-11-07, 12:47	#1 (permalink)
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Kansas Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0)	by the way i am sure there will be input about how people did this differently, or stuff i screwed up. And i welcome those comments, there is more than one way to skin a cat. So let me know. I just figured it might be nice to finally have a thread like this with pictures so you really know what to expect.
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Kansas Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0)	i believe after all four bushings and the big one cost just over $21
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9-12-07, 13:04	#7 (permalink)
88626gt Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Millbury, MA, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	One thing about the front vertical bolt (maybe for the rear one too?) is that I think I remember it being threaded into the bracket of the shifter rod as well. So not only does the nut have to come off, but you have to unscrew the bolt to get it out instead of just pushing it. It's been two years since I did this, so someone correct me if I'm wrong. Another thing is about the secondary linkage bushing... to be safe, the stud should be threaded into the tranny and tightened (two nut method) and then the bushing, linkage, washers and nut. It's a stud for a reason, and using it to tighten the linkage down could strip it out of the aluminum tranny and ruin your day. I had to helicoil all 6 exhaust manifold studs before I learned that lesson... Great write up though! -Todd
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zlyricist Join Date: May 2004 Location: arvada, CO, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (5)	ya but nobody reads your posts anymore
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tyler886 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Islands Cousin iTrader: (0)	Yea, because if every MX6 owner read your posts, there would have nevAr been a 1G in a JY, evAr! Your 4wheeler Greg? -Tyler Last edited by tyler886 : 9-12-07 at 14:04.
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KiNg MaRtY Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Anaheim, Orange County, CA, US Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	Good write up
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