CC Shifter Linkage Cables - Bushes at Shifter End

[ENGINR]

I've seen reference made to using Nachi skate bearings to replace the rubber bushes in the shifter linkage cables but haven't found PNs or pics. Has anybody got further details around this?

 

[VIN18M]

I've done the skateboard bearing mod using cheap bearings I got off eBay. They don't really spin in the end of the linkage so it's not important how "high end" the bearings are. The rod will rotate within the centre of the bearing anyway so you're not really using the bearings as they are just working as a bush.

I had a hard time getting mine to fit, but managed to press them in using a G clamp. Apparently there is a smaller size bearing that pushes in easier but as far as I know skateboard bearings only come in one size.

Also, you might need to pack the linkage with a few washers, unless you manage to get two bearings in each - I found this too difficult and just used washers.

Overall an awesome easy mod, makes shifting so much nicer.

 

[evo-gsr]

Ive got the Nachi's in mine. Used a washer underneath and bobs your uncle!

 

[evo-gsr]

Dont use 608zz bearings.
Cheap shit.

 

[evopwr]

Are you guys talking about bushes inside the cabin? i.e. not the bushes at the gearbox? If so, thats genius to use skate bearings!

 

[ENGINR]

Dont use 608zz bearings.
Cheap shit.

What PN are you using instead?

 

[ENGINR]

Founds this image from the lancerregister forums.

 

[EvoOne]

What about the 4-8 little plastic "bushes" that form part of the shifter itself? I find these tend to create a lot of slop too.

 

[khubner1]

i have some machined aluminum bushes in mine got them on ebay. they are the right thickness and held in with a circlip i seem to be only able to find them bundled with a short shifter for evo 4+ now

 

[unhuman]

Same as above.

If you include 2G DSM in the search you will still find them.

 

[evo-gsr]

What about the 4-8 little plastic "bushes" that form part of the shifter itself? I find these tend to create a lot of slop too.

Thats covered in another thread with part numbers from Mitsubishi listed in the thread.

 

[evo-gsr]

Meek sell brass bushes like Kylie is talking about.

 

[EvoOne]

Thats covered in another thread with part numbers from Mitsubishi listed in the thread.

ok!

I just got mine from a wreck.

 

[ENGINR]

http://www.torquesolution.com/product-p/ts-scb-402.htm
or
http://www.dsmparts.com/customer/product.php?productid=16&cat=19&page=1

Upon closer inspection though - these might be for the gearbox end of the cable.

 

[SIVART]

I used these , still going strong

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evo-1-2-3-Gear-Shift-Bearing-Upgrade-/371701902034?hash=item568b28ead2:m:mHG2eQnslPFDdHtHPct_i_Q

 

[ENGINR]

Thanks for the link Trav. I've placed an order with them - hopefully they arrive before the end of the month.

 

[Missile]

Link doesn't work Travis.
I assume this is replacement of:
MB949743
MB949744

I changes all other bushes yesterday including the gearbox end linkage cable bushes - second best modification ever.
I still have a tiny amount of play in the shifter.
Ill go through the process of changing these bushes; however my eyes tell me that minuscule amount of play is from the cap / bushing at the bottom of the upper gearshift link (see attachment).
I replaced this cap/bushing with a new one (MB307949) when doing all others.

 

[ENGINR]

The link above is for the gearbox end of the cables.

 

[Missile]

What did you end up doing on the shifter end?

 

[ENGINR]

Nothing (yet).