- The thing that really sucked was the rear shifter bushing. The rear bushing actually came apart rather simply, but installing it was a 3 hour crusade. The issue is that the stock bushing only has a small, roughly 3/32 in thick, metal flange where it bolts up.
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Ok, I know this has been discussed, but quick question. Im going to buy a 09 WRX that doesnt have the SPT short shifter. My question is, would it better to have the SPT short shifter, then add the Kartboy bushings and short stick, or just get the Kartboy SS and bushings, utilizing the stock shifter?
Wrx Front Shifter Bushing Install
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2015 Wrx Shifter Bushing
Product works really well to improve shift feel, in conjunction with product 112678. Installed in a 1999 Legacy Outback. OEM & likely original ~19Xxxx mile bushing was hard, cracked, and sloppy. This bushing was quite an improvement.
I did have some concern about the install. For my application, the OEM bushing had different dimensions from the Rallitek item, causing the relationship between the mounting point, gear shift rod, and the bottom of the stick shift lever to change. Essentially, the RTEK bushing bolted up no problem, but the 'drop' of the bushing is less than the OEM one (again, 99 Legacy OB wagon), causing the shift rod to ride higher under the shift lever. I had trouble getting the snap ring back in fully, but did. Functionality is not impeded by the change in geometry, but the gear shift lever & knob both ride more 'proud' (or 'taller') in the cabin.
I wasn't sure if there would be a long-term drawback from this geometry change, so I contacted RTEK. The response was quick, and the guy I spoke to had this part installed on his own Forester, and was able to reassure me about the fitment. He confirmed in agreement with the online indication of fit on a 99 Legacy (not Outback-specific), and mentioned that in his Forester the geometry changed similarly to what I experienced, with no drawback.
I'd happily recommend Rallitek and this product to others
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