Shifter box bushings
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Shifter box bushings
I'm getting ready to install an MGW shifter in my 2008 and I want to have new shifter box bushings ready (the rubber ones). I realize a few places sell them for about $20, but I was wondering if anyone has found them at a hardware store or anywhere else? Surely if the size matches up you could grab a set for much cheaper. Anyone have the measurements? Thanks
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It's only $20 - why bother looking for something cheaper. $20 will buy you 2 sets...
I'm sure you could find something when you match up old and new side by side, it may just take some trial and error.
I'm sure you could find something when you match up old and new side by side, it may just take some trial and error.
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I'm getting ready to install an MGW shifter in my 2008 and I want to have new shifter box bushings ready (the rubber ones). I realize a few places sell them for about $20, but I was wondering if anyone has found them at a hardware store or anywhere else? Surely if the size matches up you could grab a set for much cheaper. Anyone have the measurements? Thanks
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I'm getting ready to install an MGW shifter in my 2008 and I want to have new shifter box bushings ready (the rubber ones). I realize a few places sell them for about $20, but I was wondering if anyone has found them at a hardware store or anywhere else? Surely if the size matches up you could grab a set for much cheaper. Anyone have the measurements? Thanks
IMO, better deal and quality is go to Zip, another CF vendor, he has Poly bushings, a far better choice. HTH!
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C5 and C6 Corvette Shifter Housing Bushings
These are direct fit replacement poly bushings.
$12.95
I hope this helps, if you have any questions feel free to give me a call,
1-800-962-9632 ext 240.
Tom
These are direct fit replacement poly bushings.
$12.95
I hope this helps, if you have any questions feel free to give me a call,
1-800-962-9632 ext 240.
Tom
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Replacing these bushings, an easy and cheap job, will reward you with a lot of satisfaction with your car. The shifter gets sloppy over time and you don't realize it, when you replace the bushings, it make it feel like a new tight car again. 
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Can anyone that has replaced theirs with the poly bushings comment on how it feels? Any increase in vibration or noise? Specifically when used with an aftermarket shifter like the MGW?
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Several vendor sells the original (Mez) bushings. Gotta give him credit for all the research. $20 buys you two sets - after you installed the first set, the second set just going to die due to shelf life, unless someone else can use it.
IMO, better deal and quality is go to Zip, another CF vendor, he has Poly bushings, a far better choice. HTH!
IMO, better deal and quality is go to Zip, another CF vendor, he has Poly bushings, a far better choice. HTH!
2 sets for $20 w/$3 shipping for the rubber vs $13 w/$8 shipping for one set of poly? doesn't seem like a whole lot of price difference to me.
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How would poly bushings be better? They are harder so vibrations & noise would be worse. Check with the guys that went with poly suspension bushings.
2 sets for $20 w/$3 shipping for the rubber vs $13 w/$8 shipping for one set of poly? doesn't seem like a whole lot of price difference to me.
2 sets for $20 w/$3 shipping for the rubber vs $13 w/$8 shipping for one set of poly? doesn't seem like a whole lot of price difference to me.
Secondly, in terms of durability/longevity, there is simply no contest due to rubber having short shelf life, especially the environment rubber exposed to is heat and vibration.
I have no comments on using poly suspension bushings especially I am using Pfadt trans mount, as you can see, I am in the performance camp, I don't even listen to music while I drive.
I have to agree with you on shipping/handling charges. Most company just tagged on that hidden charge for profit without remorse.
For some with good business practices, even free ground shipping applies or they make discount concession for us in Hawaii!! 
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I went ahead and bought the bushings from a vendor. It came with 4 bushings, so I'm selling 2 of them in case someone else is looking for a set. $10 shipped. PM me if you're interested.
Last edited by thedigitel; Mar 3, 2012 at 04:35 PM.
