Alrighty guys. I installed these bushings today and figured I would make a DIY for you guys. Now, before it is said I know there is already one or two for these bushings, but none have pictures and I figured I would try to add some to help out the guys who aren't as comfortable with DIY work.

Now that they are a sponsor, I will mention I picked up my bushings from http://www.jbautosports.com

You will notice in the pictures some conflicting order information. This is because I started off removing the air box first and then realized that isn't ideal. I am posting the procedure in the order I recommend completing it.

Tools Needed
1/4" or 3/8" Ratchet
10mm Socket
12mm Socket
Phillips Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers

Ready to get started?

Procedure

Here are a couple pictures of the parts included.




#1 - Using a 10mm socket, remove the battery tie down.


#2 - Move the tie down out of the way and using the same 10mm socket loosen the battery terminals.


#3 - Remove the battery itself from the tray. Then using a 12mm socket, take out the three bolts holding in the battery tray and remove it.


#4 - Again using your 10mm remove the two bolts on the air box assembly.




#5 - Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the bolt clamping the box over the throttle body.


#6 - Unclip the electrical connector on the back of the air box.


#7 - Remove the air hose going into the air box by clamping the clip together.


#8 - Remove the front hose leading to the actual opening of the intake from the air box.


# 8.5 - You now safely remove the airbox assembly.

#9 - Now you can see what we are trying to get to.


#10 - Remove the cotter pin that is place. You can straighten it and remove it or do what I did and wiggle the arms until they break off and then simply remove the remaining bit. The cable will come off the spindle with a metal and plastic washer.


#11 - Using your fingers, pliers or whatever it taked push the rubber pushing out from around the cable end.


#12 - Now install the new bushing on the spindle with the larger portion on the transmission so the c-clip will be attached on top. Push the cable end over the new bushing and install the c-clip in place. Put the plastic washer back on top of the new bushing and install the cotter pin.


One down, one to go.

This next one is a little bit more of a pain. You are going to be working basically blind. The steps are the same, just you will now have a bit more of a tough time if you are like me. My advice is to be patient, take a break if needed. Getting frustrated and banging things around can do some damage to these components.

#13 - Locate the smaller shifter cable and bushing.


#14 - Following the same steps above remove the bushing from the cable end.


#15 - Again following the steps for the previous bushing, install your new bushing.


#16 - At this point simply sit in your car (DO NOT START IT) and run through the gears to make sure everything operates smoothly.

#17 - If all is well, reinstall everything by following the steps above in reverse.


That completes the install. You should notice a more solid shifter feel. In my experience the gears engaged more easily and when completing the shifts the shifter had a more solid feel once all the way into gear. Basically the shifter feels more like that of a high end sports car.

Enjoy!

 

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Thanks for adding the detailed pics... can't wait to get to this.

 

Glad you guys liked it. I hope it comes in handy for you and many more!

 

Mine came in the mail today. Seriously about to be that guy under his hood at midnight. Thanks for the detailed write up pretty excited to add these little guys

 

My pleasure, thanks for reading it!

Hope all goes well with the install. Don't worry, I have been the guy under his hood at midnight dozens of times.

 

Easy as could be! Maybe a 20 minute job. I didn't remove my air box just battery and tray. Quite happy with the feel

 

Good info to note.

It is a nice little upgrade for sure.

 

Great write up! Where is the best place to get these?

 

I'm also interested on where to get these?

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00713...6526713&sr=8-1
I got mine from amazon.com

 

Check these out. Funny what you'll find after deciding and purchasing and installing

 

Yea damn I bought the rubber Torgue solutions on eBay.... I would have bought the brass ones instead...;

 

You guys can PM me on the source to get them if you want.

 

brass would be fine, but the straight metal ones are a good weight-y increase...

 

is there going to be a drastic difference between brass and these torque solution ones? for a DD i feel like the upgrade to the torque solution ones should be plenty right?

 

I have no direct experience with the brass ones. I can tell you that the way it gets rid of the rubbery feelign at the end of the shift is by removing any flex in the bushing. The Delrin material of the TS bushings is not going to flex unless you are shifting so hard I would imagine you would be breaking your shift lever.

So the main function of the bushings would be the same and in that regard I imagine so would the end result.

However, the brass ones may cause there to be a more "weighted" feel on the shifts. I track and daily drive my Fit and the Torque Solutions pieces have made me happy.

 

Funkster thanks again for the write up. Simple mods like these make an already enjoyable ride that much better. The rubbery feeling the shifter had is gone.

 

the ones i got, are metal but not brass... the weight increase was nice, i think the brass might be ok if you're going to stay with a stock knob and shifter...

CorSport: Honda - 2007-2008 Honda Fit - 1000.001

 

I'm running h-fit hard mount and short shifter with a weighted shift knob. Maybe metal would be better