How To Install FactionFab Subaru Shifter Bushings

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4 жыл бұрын

The FactionFab Shifter Bushings are a must-have mod on any Subaru, especially older models who have worn out, soft stock bushings. This video walks through the install to show you how easy it is.
Install - 1:09
Review and shifting footage - 5:26

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@henrytong7569 2 жыл бұрын

The lockout cable explanation and view helped me a lot! Thanks!

@Kruse1 3 ай бұрын

Wow even with torque specs, what a Fab tutorial.

@piotrm6570 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic direction and video quality 2 thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻

@factionfab5834 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@piotrm6570 2 жыл бұрын

@@factionfab5834 One downside. I am tackling this job currently. It feels damn near impossible to “slide off the rear bushing with the downpipe/driveshaft still on the car

@piotrm6570 2 жыл бұрын

Any Tips??

@factionfab5834 2 жыл бұрын

@@piotrm6570 Loosening the trans carrier like we did in the video makes a big difference as you can pull everything down a little bit to get your hands in, but it is tight. Having a helper with small hands goes a long way if you need it. If you're struggling, it may be easier to just pull the downpipe and driveshaft like we did in the video.

@piotrm6570 2 жыл бұрын

@@factionfab5834 Gotcha thats what i actually did. But weirdly after bolting everything back up im getting a whine sound from my trans/driveshaft from 20-30mph, any tips?

@clintonross1649 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the tutorial! I’m wondering if both the front and rear bushings have to be replaced together or is it possible to simply replace the rear bushing only (easier to access). Thanks for your help, hope you’re doing well!

@factionfab5834 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely do not need to replace both bushings at the same time and there are no problems if just doing the rear. You will simply only gain half of the benefit. We recommend doing them both, simply because you're already about 50% of the way there if you're doing one.

@alanchanthavisouk8557 4 жыл бұрын

I dont have a short shifter. But would this bushing still be compatible with regular shifter?

@factionfab5834 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, we actually installed this with a standard shifter on our STI! The slight change in geometry is minimal, but also improves the throw angle in stock shifter form too.

@giurbino69 11 ай бұрын

Do you know if the faction fab 5 speed bushings will fit on my 2018 Subaru Impreza sport 5 speed?

@factionfab5834 7 ай бұрын

We have not done any testing on the regular impreza models, but I believe those are cable linkage and do not use this style of shifter bushing.

@TestamExoTallica 2 жыл бұрын

Since I am also removing the shifter to install a short shifter, can I just pull the linkage out from the car and install the bushings that way?

@factionfab5834 2 жыл бұрын

This might help with the front bushings and you might save some time by doing both bushings and shifter at the same time, but it isn't really difficult either way.

@TestamExoTallica 2 жыл бұрын

@@factionfab5834 Thanks for the response! I attempted to drop the linkage to give myself some room, but there is a twisted retaining wire that I decided not to mess with. I got everything installed though! Thanks for the video!

@2018wrxaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to have torque specs for the shifter u-joint bolts/nuts?

@factionfab5834 2 жыл бұрын

The U-joint bolts look like they are 8.9 ft-lbs for both WRX and STI models.

@2018wrxaddict 2 жыл бұрын

@@factionfab5834 Thank you!

@rossgebert-goldsmith183 2 жыл бұрын

Is this also possible on a 2010 Impreza hatchback automatic 4eat transmission

@factionfab5834 2 жыл бұрын

These will not fit on any automatic transmission models.

@drewallen7965 7 ай бұрын

the rear one is not so simple with the drivetrain in place, i ended out drilling a hole in the old one and levering it out with a screwdriver. Nice peice of kit but. feels good, nice and direct.

@factionfab5834 7 ай бұрын

It is a little tricky with the driveshaft in place (which we removed because it's even harder to see on the camera with hands AND and driveshaft in the way), but a good selection of extensions, wobbly sockets, and ratcheting wrenches helps to get it out.