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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Car:: '06 Scion tC
Interested in 2 kinds.
TWM "Bronzoil" cage base and cable bushings.
Or Dr. Isotopes Delrin Cage base and cable bushings.

Metal would be stiffer, but I've seen claims of extra noise/vibration. And also claims that the extra noise or vibration doesn't exist after installation of metal bushings.

Dr. I is a solid source I've trusted since I found out about it.
What exactly is Delrin? From what I've gathered I assume just a very hard/stiff rubber of some sort.

Also, I have a TRD shortshifter. I read it comes with cage, but not cable bushings. Figure they could be replaced by now anyway. Besides, I cut the shaft even shorter after the install, so maybe there's been more wear on the bushings than normal, heh.

Thanks in advance!
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Delron is not a hard rubber. Its a hard plastic I think. But I would go w/ Doc Iso bushings because i have heard of plenty of people having them nd loving them. Plus they are probably cheaper cause TWM stuff is so overpriced.
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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doc iso's are amazing! and yes they are a little cheaper
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Ok thanks guys. Cable bushings hard to install? I've heard yes and no. I'm sure they come with instructions either way.

Dr. I = $42 shipped.

TWM = $52.50 shipped
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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The only hard part about cable bushings is squeezing your arm through that tight spot without removing the intake & struts bar.

I have Dr. Iso's cable bushings. Highly recommend. I got no instructions w/ mine though. I looked it up here on scionLife
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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What part of the intake? I got a panel from Dr I so I gotta take half of it off anyway to install that and replace a T-Bolt
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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dr.I here as well. love mine
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Dr I Cage and Cale bushing combo has been ordered.

I'll letcha know how awesome they are.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Dr. Isotopes
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Ive got the TWM cable, and cable bushings as well as their Stage 1 SS and i love it!
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I got a TRD SS here, just ordered Doc's cable bushings, will update once recieved, hope it soon.
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Docs are great. It is a quick and easy install. And as mentioned, delrin is a hard plastic.
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