what is needed to install a short shifter?
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what is needed to install a short shifter?
hey guys. just got a short shifter the other day. im going to install it shortly, but im not exactly sure how... i have a 92 civic hatch si. yesterday i disassembled the center console, so i can see the top side of it, however i didnt thnk it could be done from the top. so do i have to go from the bottom? or was i right the first time, from the top? another thing, am i going to have to replace bushings, bolts? or will the stock ones fit on the new shifter? i read someone talking (on this site) about polyether...somthing bushings for the shifter i think, did i hear that right? thanks.
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You do it from the bottom, new bolts should be sent with the short shifter, and the bushings you are referrring to are polyurethane bushings, and yes for shifter feel and smoothness, they are worth the $10
You do it from the bottom, new bolts should be sent with the short shifter, and the bushings you are referrring to are polyurethane bushings, and yes for shifter feel and smoothness, they are worth the $10
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you can buy some Energy Suspension shifter bushings from JEGs for $11.99. When i installed my short shifter, it was basically just take out old shifter and bushings and replace with new shifter and bushings. very easy, and yes, install from the bottom.
#4
I would suggest getting someone to help you, because the bolts that hold up the shifter are a little tricky and you will need that extra person to hold the bolt on top while you unscrew it from underneath your car.
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Originally Posted by swaggs21
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You do it from the bottom, new bolts should be sent with the short shifter, and the bushings you are referrring to are polyurethane bushings, and yes for shifter feel and smoothness, they are worth the $10
You do it from the bottom, new bolts should be sent with the short shifter, and the bushings you are referrring to are polyurethane bushings, and yes for shifter feel and smoothness, they are worth the $10
#6
Originally Posted by meunit910
I dunno but for my 98 civic ex i didn't use any bushing. But THe shifter grind against my resonator/exhaust pipe for about 2 weeks until i removed the resonator and had 2 1/2 inch custom piping out on. And now my shifter is a smooth as a babies but. 1 to second..CHIRP.. 2 to third...little chirp.
It actually does have bushings, they are black, rubber type.
The biggest thing that I found without the bushings is that the SS starts to rattle some, with them, it was perfect.
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Originally Posted by swaggs21
It actually does have bushings, they are black, rubber type.
The biggest thing that I found without the bushings is that the SS starts to rattle some, with them, it was perfect.
The biggest thing that I found without the bushings is that the SS starts to rattle some, with them, it was perfect.
#8
you have to have someone else on top holding on those crappy bolts with no heads.. its really straightforward.. ive done 4 and never had to take off the exhaust.. So I wouldn't worry abou that... all you need to do is undo the shift linkage.. and then the bolts on top.. i think thats it but im not quite sure its been about a year since i did one.