Originally posted by SlMt
Sorry but this may seem like a stupid newbie question - what is the bushings for? I have a DC short shifter on my 94 hatch and never got aftermarket bushings for it.
The stock bushings are made of rubber. After a while it starts to degrade. Urethane bushings are harder and last longer, giving the shifting a stiffer feel.
If you put it into gear, you can wobble the shifter. With the urethane bushings, it'll be reduced by alot, if not all.