Notices
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power Engine and transmission discussions...

Which shifter bushings?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-12-2009, 05:37 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
KraXxuS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 157
Default Which shifter bushings?

Car:: '06 Scion tC
Interested in 2 kinds.
TWM "Bronzoil" cage base and cable bushings.
Or Dr. Isotopes Delrin Cage base and cable bushings.

Metal would be stiffer, but I've seen claims of extra noise/vibration. And also claims that the extra noise or vibration doesn't exist after installation of metal bushings.

Dr. I is a solid source I've trusted since I found out about it.
What exactly is Delrin? From what I've gathered I assume just a very hard/stiff rubber of some sort.

Also, I have a TRD shortshifter. I read it comes with cage, but not cable bushings. Figure they could be replaced by now anyway. Besides, I cut the shaft even shorter after the install, so maybe there's been more wear on the bushings than normal, heh.

Thanks in advance!
KraXxuS is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 11:59 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (11)
 
highvoltage1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Tampa area
Posts: 6,550
Default

Delron is not a hard rubber. Its a hard plastic I think. But I would go w/ Doc Iso bushings because i have heard of plenty of people having them nd loving them. Plus they are probably cheaper cause TWM stuff is so overpriced.
highvoltage1 is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 01:18 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
TunerKid's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Knoxville
Posts: 208
Default

doc iso's are amazing! and yes they are a little cheaper
TunerKid is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 04:12 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
KraXxuS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 157
Default

Ok thanks guys. Cable bushings hard to install? I've heard yes and no. I'm sure they come with instructions either way.

Dr. I = $42 shipped.

TWM = $52.50 shipped
KraXxuS is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 04:34 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
willy213's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 364
Default

The only hard part about cable bushings is squeezing your arm through that tight spot without removing the intake & struts bar.

I have Dr. Iso's cable bushings. Highly recommend. I got no instructions w/ mine though. I looked it up here on scionLife
willy213 is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 04:44 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
KraXxuS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 157
Default

What part of the intake? I got a panel from Dr I so I gotta take half of it off anyway to install that and replace a T-Bolt
KraXxuS is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 05:59 PM
  #7  
Banned
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Fail, INC
SL Member
 
rosedaleny806's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: QUEENS718, NOA YORK!
Posts: 11,041
Default

dr.I here as well. love mine
rosedaleny806 is offline  
Old 09-12-2009, 07:41 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
KraXxuS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 157
Default

Dr I Cage and Cale bushing combo has been ordered.

I'll letcha know how awesome they are.
KraXxuS is offline  
Old 09-14-2009, 01:25 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
my06tc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,992
Default

Dr. Isotopes
my06tc is offline  
Old 09-14-2009, 06:47 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member

SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
TheQuietThings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Staten Island, NY
Posts: 5,920
Default

Ive got the TWM cable, and cable bushings as well as their Stage 1 SS and i love it!
TheQuietThings is offline  
Old 09-19-2009, 02:24 AM
  #11  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Supra12big's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 217
Default

I got a TRD SS here, just ordered Doc's cable bushings, will update once recieved, hope it soon.
Supra12big is offline  
Old 09-19-2009, 02:27 AM
  #12  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
engifineer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 9,731
Default

Docs are great. It is a quick and easy install. And as mentioned, delrin is a hard plastic.
engifineer is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BlingSlade
Scion iA Discussion Lounge
6
10-19-2016 12:39 AM
maximthegreat
PPC: Suspension / Brakes
4
01-19-2016 02:31 PM
KSwag
Scion tC 2G Owners Lounge
2
09-01-2015 08:04 PM
Subaru86
Scion FR-S Suspension & Handling
0
07-31-2015 04:00 AM



Quick Reply: Which shifter bushings?



All times are GMT. The time now is 07:14 AM.