DIY Trans Bushing, Rear Shift Bush, MTEC spring Q - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ralph Spoilsport · 10-31-2013, 10:47 AM

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.

Frostyman · 10-31-2013, 11:06 AM

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.

Ralph Spoilsport · 10-31-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostyman

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.

OrbitalEllipses · 10-31-2013, 01:36 PM

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.

zooki · 10-31-2013, 04:41 PM

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.

toysub · 10-31-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zooki

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?

lp87 · 10-31-2013, 05:43 PM

^also want to know if they make a noticeable difference

zooki · 10-31-2013, 10:15 PM

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.

10-31-2013, 10:47 AM	#1
Ralph Spoilsport Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, WRB Location: Galt's Gulch, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 107 Thanked 207 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

10-31-2013, 04:41 PM	#5
zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

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zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

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