Better bushings for stock SS shifter - Page 5 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2012LS3VERT · 01-14-2017, 04:31 PM

The shifter does not have to be disconnected. Remove 2 nuts, back of shifter drops to clear studs. OEM mount slides off easy, it isnt glued or bonded. New mount bushings are tighter, but by design.

xc_SS/RS · 01-14-2017, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camguynj

Same question ....Did you have to drop the shifter base including disconnecting the shifter lever from the linkage rod to get to the bushing housing? How ez is it to get the eom bushing housing off the shifter base?

Nope but I did move a heat shield to get better access with a mallet when tapping the new one on.

copoz28 · 01-15-2017, 07:45 AM

As others also stated do not need to remove shifter, just the 2 nuts holding the old mount, has plenty of room to move it enough to remove old mount / install new. Very easy install, probably one of the easiest mods i have done on this car...LOL

Deftones · 01-15-2017, 12:05 PM

I need to order. My oem hurst shifter feels really good actually but I'm still up for upgrading it if I can.

2012LS3VERT · 01-15-2017, 12:11 PM

I only have one left, and one on an assembly with a short throw arm. One just sold a few minutes ago, we will make more, they are going faster than expected.

Avalnch · 01-15-2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

If you just have the handle/lever replacement, you still have the soft rubber mount on the rear of the shifter contributing to the sloppy feel of the stock shifter. See in the pics how much it is allowed to move.

What's the stock ZL1 short throw shifter use for these bushings? I replaced my entire stock SS shifter with a complete ZL1 unit. I feel that the ZL1 shifter is pretty solid, but will your bushings make a big difference here also?

2012LS3VERT · 01-15-2017, 12:57 PM

The only difference in the ZL1 shifter is that it is shorter, leading to a shorter throw. All bushings and such are the same on the regular SS, ZL1/1LE, and OEM Hurst/short throw.

Avalnch · 01-15-2017, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

The only difference in the ZL1 shifter is that it is shorter, leading to a shorter throw. All bushings and such are the same on the regular SS, ZL1/1LE, and OEM Hurst/short throw.

Thanks for the answer. Wish I saw this before I did the install ;p

2012LS3VERT · 01-15-2017, 01:34 PM

No problem. Ive had all the variations in OEM shifters here to verify fitment in our mounts. The ZL1 is shorter above the pivot point, while the Hurst/OEM short throw actually moves the pivot point to reduce the throw. No other differences except knobs/boots.

olblue75 · 01-15-2017, 06:12 PM

If anyone is on the fence on this get down off of it and buy this I only drove it a few miles but from what I did drive it's the difference between night and day and I normally have the notchy 2-3 shift and it appeared to be absent but need more road time verify. Need more cool stuff like this.

2012LS3VERT · 01-15-2017, 06:47 PM

Thanks! The last one I had in stock just sold! I have one on the full assembly shown in the pictures. It is a modified OEM for a 28% reduction over the stock SS shifter.

Pewter · 01-15-2017, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

I only have one left, and one on an assembly with a short throw arm. One just sold a few minutes ago, we will make more, they are going faster than expected.

that was me

olblue75 · 01-15-2017, 08:37 PM

Any chance of making something cool for the Upper Rear Control Arm bushings???

xc_SS/RS · 01-16-2017, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Any chance of making something cool for the Upper Rear Control Arm bushings???

Yes! Although the Z/28 bushing might be difficult to beat in terms of price.

Little more review on the shifter bushing: got a chance to bang the gears and I think this might be top 5 mods I have done. Shift feel is amazing, and it is incredibly accurate now. Shifter does not move anymore while in gear. I could move the shifter left and right while it was in gear with the stock bushing. Little more noise coming through the car because of the bushing, but it's only under load so it's welcome.

I'm eyeing the solid rear subframe bushings now...

01-15-2017, 07:45 AM	#59
copoz28 Drives: 2010 2SS-RS, IOM, M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 92	As others also stated do not need to remove shifter, just the 2 nuts holding the old mount, has plenty of room to move it enough to remove old mount / install new. Very easy install, probably one of the easiest mods i have done on this car...LOL __________________ 2SS/RS, Inferno Orange, 6sp, Eibach lowering springs, Eibach adjustable sway bar, Exhaust 2.5" dumps before axle, New ERA OTR intake, TSP LS3 225/230 .617/.612 on a 112LSA cam, Rocker arm trunion kit, ported/polished heads, JRE Tune, ARH Headers, G-Force Axles, 3.91 Gears, Eaton Detroit Truetrac /w Billet Caps, MGW Shifter, DynoTech Driveshaft, E2X Catch Can .

01-15-2017, 12:05 PM	#60
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	I need to order. My oem hurst shifter feels really good actually but I'm still up for upgrading it if I can. __________________

01-15-2017, 06:12 PM	#66
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	If anyone is on the fence on this get down off of it and buy this I only drove it a few miles but from what I did drive it's the difference between night and day and I normally have the notchy 2-3 shift and it appeared to be absent but need more road time verify. Need more cool stuff like this. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-15-2017, 08:37 PM	#69
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Any chance of making something cool for the Upper Rear Control Arm bushings??? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-14-2017, 04:31 PM	#57
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	The shifter does not have to be disconnected. Remove 2 nuts, back of shifter drops to clear studs. OEM mount slides off easy, it isnt glued or bonded. New mount bushings are tighter, but by design.

01-15-2017, 12:11 PM	#61
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I only have one left, and one on an assembly with a short throw arm. One just sold a few minutes ago, we will make more, they are going faster than expected.

01-15-2017, 12:57 PM	#63
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	The only difference in the ZL1 shifter is that it is shorter, leading to a shorter throw. All bushings and such are the same on the regular SS, ZL1/1LE, and OEM Hurst/short throw.

01-15-2017, 01:34 PM	#65
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	No problem. Ive had all the variations in OEM shifters here to verify fitment in our mounts. The ZL1 is shorter above the pivot point, while the Hurst/OEM short throw actually moves the pivot point to reduce the throw. No other differences except knobs/boots.

01-15-2017, 06:47 PM	#67
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	Thanks! The last one I had in stock just sold! I have one on the full assembly shown in the pictures. It is a modified OEM for a 28% reduction over the stock SS shifter.