Subaru Sambar Solid Shift Bushing Set Front & Rear KS4/KS3/KV4/KV3/TT1/TT2/TV1/TV2
Subaru Sambar Solid Shift Bushing Set Front & Rear KS4/KS3/KV4/KV3/TT1/TT2/TV1/TV2
After the 25+ years our trucks and vans take to get to us in the US, the rubber bushings are likely already deteriorating. I created a custom option to replace your rear shift linkage bushings for more solid and precise shifts. The stock shift bushings are soft rubber which can create slop in the shifter, these solid shift bushings will help reduce that slop.
I started with the self-lubricating sintered bronze bushings to slide smoothly over the rear shift linkage shaft. Then I created ASA plastic sleeves to press these bushings into which hold two nitrile rubber O-rings for some compliance.
Kit includes:
- Rear upper and lower shift bushing housings.
- 2X Sintered bronze bushings
- 4X Nitrile rubber O-rings
- Driver and passenger side TPU (Flexible Plastic) front shifter bushings.
Important Notes:
- Please only order ONE set per vehicle.
- Please ensure you order the correct bushings for your vehicle. Early models used a smaller lower bushing compared to the upper one, while later models use the same size for both top and bottom.
The exact changeover date is unclear, so if your truck or van is a 1993, please check the size of the lower shift bushing on your vehicle before placing your order. - Please only order one set of bushings per vehicle.
- Some 90-93 Sambars have a hiem joint style front right shift linkage which is not compatible with my front right shift bushings. The other 3 bushings in the set will fit to help tighten up the shifting.
- The rear shift bushings should spin freely on the rod while maintaining a very tight fit. If they need to be forced on, the rod should first be cleaned with emery cloth or sandpaper.
- I recommend installing with PTFE grease, Super Lube is my preferred lubrication.
The rear shift bushings will fit the KS4, KS3, KV4, KV3, TT1, TT2, TV1, TV2 Subaru Sambars.
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Awesome little peice of gear. Incredibly easy to install following the videos. Enormous improvement !!
Front set of bushings went on quick and easy. The back bushings took more effort. The old brass sleeve on one of the bushings was crusty and took wrenching off with pliers. That also made installing the new brass sleeve tough. Regardless, these bushings definitely were worth the effort. Shifting is tight and accurate now.
Took about 20 minutes to change out front and rear bushings. Glad I did, because the front was non existent and the rear was torn. This seems like it'll last much longer.
First read the entire ad! I have a 1993 Sambar and the front right bushing in this kit did not fit my truck. However the rest of the kit did. Customer support was top touch and I would definitely order from Aaron again. Thanks for everything!
Shipped fast and worked great. Highly recommend if you need shift bushings