DIY Trans Bushing, Rear Shift Bush, MTEC spring Q
 

I want to install the Kartboy rear shifter bushing, transmission bushing and MTEC shifter springs. Will ramps alone get me enough clearance to do these? I am somewhat doubtful.

Well, for the transmission bushing, yes. Easily, too. However, are gonna have a "fun" time with the rest. It is doable to drop the transmission while on ramps, as long as you are careful.

I'm speaking of these http://www.mtecind.com/diy/scion-frs...pring-install/

this http://www2.kartboy.com/x4/product.p...6&bestseller=Y

and this http://www2.kartboy.com/x4/product.p...cat=276&page=1

I don't believe the trans needs to be dropped for any of this... just wondering if it is practical to do with ramps only. I can get my car on a lift if need be, but I'd rather just do it in the driveway when the mood strikes.

Keeps me limber, lol.

Trans does not need to be dropped for any of that. Should be doable on jackstands, ramps may be a bit cramped if your feet are towards the rear of the car. Might limit elbow room around the rear shifter bushing/driveshaft carrier.

I think everything except the springs you could do easily on jackstands. I just did the MTEC springs and even on my lift they were a little tougher. They are tucked up at the top of the transmission, and have threadlocker on them, so it takes a bit of force to break them loose initially. The problem is the transmission tunnel is so narrow that i had to use a 10mm Allen wrench on the driver's side, and it barely cleared, with another regular wrench as a "cheater". There isn't a way to get a rachet or a torque wrench back up in there to tighten it, so i just guesstimated when I tightened it back down.. The passenger side requires a 1 1/16' socket, and you wont be able to fit a 1/2 drive rachet up there unless you the exhaust. I used a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter & a universal joint to get to it. It's a matter of having enough leverage when you're laying underneath the car.

Thanks for your advise. Also thinking of getting the MTEC springs. Noticeable difference from stock?

^also want to know if they make a noticeable difference

Well, I put them in after I already had a Kartboy shifter, but they made a difference with it also. Tightened up the 2-3 & 4-5 shifts appreciably.