Shifter Cable / Cage Bushing Install (CorSport)
09-27-2006, 10:14 PM
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Shifter Cable / Cage Bushing Install (CorSport)
Tools Needed:
For Shifter Cable Bushings
- Your Hands
For Shifter Base Bushings
- 12mm socket
Cor Sport Suggests removing some of the stock air intake for an easier install time. Please check this DIY in order to remove air intake box.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123625
Are you ready? Good!
Get all your parts together and bring them outside.
Locate your shifter cables (Under air box) Notice the pin and washer on top.
Remove pin and washer then remove the bushing using HAND force only!
Old junk on top New hotness on bottom, Looks a lot better doesn’t it
Now with your shifter linkage empty.
Place the solid metal bushing in place. Place the bushing so the groove for the "e" clip is facing up.
Use "e" clip to secure.
Then top it off with the pin. Pat yourself on the back because you are done with that part!
It’s time to get to your shifter base.
Pop off your shifters trim
Next Step is Optional:
Remove the two screws at the top that connects the center console to the dash. Then remove the two 10mm bolts hidden under the carpet in the center console armrest. Don't forget to unplug the cig lighter. You can now remove the center console for more room to work.
Remove the (4) 12mm bolts
Bolts removed
Then remove the metal stopper from the rubber bushing.
Remove the rubber bushing using hand force only.
Grab your metal bushings;
Install the bottom bushing first
Then install the top bushing, replace bolts and tighten up. Your good to go.
Review:
The products quality is good I’m told there will be an option for red or blue anodized pieces in the future. The install was easy and pretty straightforward. The only problem was that there were no instructions included. I’m told there will be a set made and sent out with future kits. Upon finishing I noticed my shifter felt stiffer, it was a bit harder to get into gear but felt nice and tight. I personally think I will like it a lot. Unfortunately (as some of you may know) my car is not drivable right now, so I was unable to give it a good test drive. I will continue this review once the car is back on its feet.
Big Thanks to Tai from www.corsportusa.com for help with this review
For Shifter Cable Bushings
- Your Hands
For Shifter Base Bushings
- 12mm socket
Cor Sport Suggests removing some of the stock air intake for an easier install time. Please check this DIY in order to remove air intake box.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123625
Are you ready? Good!
Get all your parts together and bring them outside.
Locate your shifter cables (Under air box) Notice the pin and washer on top.
Remove pin and washer then remove the bushing using HAND force only!
Old junk on top New hotness on bottom, Looks a lot better doesn’t it
Now with your shifter linkage empty.
Place the solid metal bushing in place. Place the bushing so the groove for the "e" clip is facing up.
Use "e" clip to secure.
Then top it off with the pin. Pat yourself on the back because you are done with that part!
It’s time to get to your shifter base.
Pop off your shifters trim
Next Step is Optional:
Remove the two screws at the top that connects the center console to the dash. Then remove the two 10mm bolts hidden under the carpet in the center console armrest. Don't forget to unplug the cig lighter. You can now remove the center console for more room to work.
Remove the (4) 12mm bolts
Bolts removed
Then remove the metal stopper from the rubber bushing.
Remove the rubber bushing using hand force only.
Grab your metal bushings;
Install the bottom bushing first
Then install the top bushing, replace bolts and tighten up. Your good to go.
Review:
The products quality is good I’m told there will be an option for red or blue anodized pieces in the future. The install was easy and pretty straightforward. The only problem was that there were no instructions included. I’m told there will be a set made and sent out with future kits. Upon finishing I noticed my shifter felt stiffer, it was a bit harder to get into gear but felt nice and tight. I personally think I will like it a lot. Unfortunately (as some of you may know) my car is not drivable right now, so I was unable to give it a good test drive. I will continue this review once the car is back on its feet.
Big Thanks to Tai from www.corsportusa.com for help with this review
09-27-2006, 10:26 PM
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Thanks for the incredible review, we truly appreciate it over here at CorSport! ;)
Anyway, so everyone knows the base bushings are on backorder until early to mid october.
Have no fear though, the cable bushings are the better of the two mods (IMO) and still available!
Tai
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Anyway, so everyone knows the base bushings are on backorder until early to mid october.
Have no fear though, the cable bushings are the better of the two mods (IMO) and still available!
Tai
CorSport
09-28-2006, 01:47 AM
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i'd warn about dropping stuff into the framing under the shifter, YOU WILL NEVER SEE IT AGAIN. I lost two screws down there and i found one that didnt make it all the way in. Yall have been warned!!!!
10-11-2006, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jdetten
in the 4th pic there are 2 new bushing but in the 6th it looks like you only installed 1 am i missing somthing
I didn't put the 2nd one in at the time I took the picture... I didn't think I needed to take a picture of the same thing done again on the second one, my bad man..
10-24-2006, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaeon
Originally Posted by jdetten
in the 4th pic there are 2 new bushing but in the 6th it looks like you only installed 1 am i missing somthing
I didn't put the 2nd one in at the time I took the picture... I didn't think I needed to take a picture of the same thing done again on the second one, my bad man..Thanks Kaeon!!
12-19-2006, 01:34 PM
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New hard anodized Gunmetal Aluminum bushings in stock and ready for shipping. (still have a few brass ones for those that may want them gold) -- put in notes when you order which you want.
http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...shings&x=0&y=0
THanks for looking,
Tai
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http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...shings&x=0&y=0
THanks for looking,
Tai
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01-07-2007, 04:57 AM
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Installed the shifter base bushings today from corsport. Great customer service and quality products. I find the cable bushings to be much more effective than the base bushings. I don't feel a big difference with the base bushings like I did with the cable bushings, but nevertheless, everything feels nice and tight. For the price, you cant go wrong. Thanks corsport!
01-27-2007, 05:03 AM
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hate ta burst your bub, but you forgot to install the oem washers that went between the bushing and the pin. check out the propa install https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ushing+install