DIY__twincamRob's 5min Whiteline Positive Shift bushing install

[twincamRob]

Went to install this bushing tonight and got to looking at it and thought to myself, there's got to be an easier way. Sure enough, there is. All you need to remove is one 10mm bolt and one 19mm bolt. Here's some pics of how I did it...


example pic borrowed from Whiteline









**Disclaimer: Do at your own risk. I hold no responsibility for injury, damage or spontaneous combustion.**

[I<3Twisties]

awesome write up! i really wanted to install it but didn't think i can do it myself.

[funbeatsfast]

So simple...
After reading other DIY's I was prepared to spend a whole day on the install. This way literally takes 5 minutes. Maybe less, since the car was already on jack stands.
Well done write up, twincamRob. Please continue to simplify my life.

[post_break]

Sorry but I find this install method a bit dangerous. You're putting a lot of pressure on the transmission to push it up enough to clear the bushing. But to each their own. Also you forgot the torque values but now I'm just being a jerk.

[F1point4]

I feel there is great risk jacking up and supporting the gearbox soley using the exhaust hanger bracket. It is interesting there are alternative ways to install the piece.

[twincamRob]

Originally Posted by post_break

Also you forgot the torque values but now I'm just being a jerk.

They're included with the bushing...

Originally Posted by F1point4

I feel there is great risk jacking up and supporting the gearbox soley using the exhaust hanger bracket. It is interesting there are alternative ways to install the piece.

If the jack 'supporting' the trans did fail all that would happen is it would fall back into place on the mount. So you could say my way is 'safer' since there is something to 'catch' the transmission in case of a jack failure. Also the exhaust hanger bracket is a vertical piece bolted directly to the transmission so it is fine for no more than it's lifting. Most of the real weight is supported by the engine mounts. You could probably lift it by hand back there and not even use a jack there if you really wanted...

[zc06_kisstherain]

I need to install mine soon and have question.

i copied F1Piont4's picture


don't i need to remove 1 center T bolt nut and 2 side nuts to raise transmission? because brackets are holding by 3 nuts to that Insulator.
you said you only removed 1 center T bolt nut.

[zc06_kisstherain]

I just installed mine and this method worked great! it wasnt danagerous at all!
BTW, center nut is 17mm not 19mm




I put bushing word "Whiteline" facing front.
does it really matter? if it is, i am just going to change it again when i do my oil change.
too tired to fix it now since i installed front pipe with it.

[Ryaquinn]

Whiteline should be visible from the rear

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by Ryaquinn

Whiteline should be visible from the rear

that's what i thought too.
i went to whiteline homepage and their installed picture is what i have.
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KDT926

I guess it doesnt really matter where word goes to either front or rear.

I also sent an e-mail to whiteline to confirm it whether it should matter or not but havent received e-mail back.

[Ryaquinn]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19782

Check out this one. If you look at the bushing piece there is a ledge on the side that says whiteline, different from other side of it as if to act as a brace.

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by Ryaquinn

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19782

Check out this one. If you look at the bushing piece there is a ledge on the side that says whiteline, different from other side of it as if to act as a brace.

I saw that thread as well and already know that. when i look at engine insulator either front or back, both has edges that work as brace. this is why i am thinking that installing it from either front or rear doesn't really matter.

more confusing is, when i read Whiteline's instruction, there is no mentioning about insert from front or rear either.
also Whiteline's website has installed picture as well (Whiteline word is visible from front)

I still did not received e-mail back from whiteline yet.

It's no big deal that i can re-install but it seems it doesn't really matter. ( correct me if i am wrong)
if Whiteline said it doesnt matter, i don't have to waste my time re-installing this.

hope someone can hop in and explain more detailed info if experienced with this.

also found video of whiteline's
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzMO6_ZNHk"]BRZ / 86 / FR-S Whiteline Positive Shift Kit - YouTube[/ame]

[zc06_kisstherain]

still did not hear anything from Whiteline's. what a great customer service!

[jybrd]

Dont mean to get kind of off topic, but what does this part do for you?