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!
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Get all your parts together and bring them outside.


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Locate your shifter cables (Under air box) Notice the pin and washer on top.


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Remove pin and washer then remove the bushing using HAND force only!


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Old junk on top New hotness on bottom, Looks a lot better doesn’t it :)


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Now with your shifter linkage empty.


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Place the solid metal bushing in place. Place the bushing so the groove for the "e" clip is facing up.


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Use "e" clip to secure.


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Then top it off with the pin. Pat yourself on the back because you are done with that part!


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It’s time to get to your shifter base.


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Pop off your shifters trim

Next Step is Optional:
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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.


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Remove the (4) 12mm bolts


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Bolts removed


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Then remove the metal stopper from the rubber bushing.


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Remove the rubber bushing using hand force only.


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Grab your metal bushings;

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Install the bottom bushing first

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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

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
CorSport

The best review of the bushings right here. Nice work.

add this baby to tech!

thanks for the writeup kaeon

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!!!!

Bump.

in the 4th pic there are 2 new bushing but in the 6th it looks like you only installed 1 am i missing somthing

No lol your just focusing to hard :P 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..

Double post. Sorry.

HAHAH. I was tripping out over that too. I just got mine today and they're going in in a couple of hours. :D

Thanks Kaeon!!

Bump.

The new anodized aluminum versions (in a dark gunmetal/bronze type color) will be available in a couple days!

Tai
CorSport

What is the purpose of the base bushings...How do that actually enhance shifting?

Makes the shifter base more sturdy by removing the play in the rubber bushings.

any reviews of the shifter base bushings for those who have em in? (kaeon was saying his car isn't driveable)

The picture shows 8 shifter base bushings...why do we need 8?

4 corners -- 1 top and 1 bottom per corner = 8 bushings for the base.

Ah, I didn't realize that they were on the front as well, but makes sense...duh! Thanks

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
CorSPort

Bump

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!

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

^NOPE. Not on ours. The stock bushings is NOT needed and should NOT be reinstalled.

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...shings&x=0&y=0

Tai
CorSport

my bad... is there any reason to leave the washer off. just curious if i should go that route with the nst ones. thanks

^it was designed to fit without it.

Tai
Corsport

Thanks for the "propa" info :P

^np!

We have lots in stock folks!

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...shings&x=0&y=0
^buy now.

Tai
CorSport

Bump, tons of the new anodized gunmetal corsport ones in stock!!!!


https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=117965


Tai
Corsport

sweet, i just ordered some.

^thanks! Bump!

Tai

I have had this mod installed in my tc for over 3 months, and 15K miles driving with both, and this has been a great mod :clap: . I did it with my brother in like 45 minutes for both the base bushings and the cable bushings (easy to do). It gives a very nice, solid and nothchy feel to the shifter and highly recommend the mod. Hell for $60 bucks you cant beat the price on the mod. Great quality product and no problems at all. :bow:

I have them, GREAT improvement in shifter feel, best $$$ you can spend on your shifter!

^thanks guys! They are great, thanks for helping to get the word out there...

Tai
CorSport

Bump. Lots in stock.

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...shings&x=0&y=0

Tai
CorSport

i havent been able to install mine. its too cold. i think it'll be warm enough this weekend. product looks good tho.

We have tons in stock -- the new gunmetal hard anodized cable ones and the standard silver aluminum base bushings -- get 'em now!

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...shings&x=0&y=0

Thanks for looking,
Tai
CorSport

I'm about to place my order but I don't see the gunmetal andonized ones on the site? Or unless the only ones listed ARE of the gunmetal ones. Is there a price difference or should I add in the notes section of my order that I want the gunmetal ones?

Yup, the cable ones listed are gunmetal.

Tai

Thanks for your reply, just placed my order and can't wait to install them!

So these make the shifts crisper?

Got the order. THanks! They will ship tonight!

And YES they make shifts MUCH cripser. Monye back guarantee, you dont like 'em, send 'em back.

Tai
CorSport

bump.

Bookmarking this write-up because I will need it tomorrow.