Whiteline Shifter Rod Bushing Kit
2013–2024 Subaru BRZ / 2017–2020 Toyota 86 / 2022–2024 Toyota GR86
KDT995
Overview:
The Whiteline Shifter Rod Bushing Kit is a precision-engineered upgrade designed to enhance the shifting experience in Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, and Toyota GR86 models. This kit addresses the common issue of a sloppy or plush shifter feel caused by the original rubber bushings. By significantly reducing bushing compliance, it delivers a more direct and crisp shifting action, improving the driver's connection to the transmission.
Ideal for enthusiasts seeking sharper gear engagement and improved shift precision, this kit eliminates missed or poor shifts often experienced with stock bushings. Whether on the street or the track, the Whiteline shifter bushing kit offers a noticeable improvement in shift quality and driver confidence.
Key Features:
Whiteline’s shifter rod bushing kit incorporates advanced design elements to optimize shifting performance:
- Reduces bushing compliance for a firmer, more precise shifter feel
- Radius-edged flanged bushing head minimizes stiction and binding during shifts
- Improves cross gate up and downshift crispness for cleaner gear changes
- Eliminates the plush, sloppy feel associated with OEM rubber bushings
- Durable construction designed to withstand daily driving and spirited use
- Direct fitment for Subaru BRZ (2013–2024), Toyota 86 (2017–2020), and Toyota GR86 (2022–2024)
- Simple bolt-on installation with no modifications required
Construction & Design:
The kit features a high-quality bushing crafted from engineered materials that drastically reduce compliance compared to the OEM rubber components. The radius-edged flanged bushing head is specifically designed to prevent any grabbing or stiction on the mounting faces during the initial shifting motion, ensuring smooth and bind-free gear engagement. The included tubes and bolts are manufactured to precise tolerances, guaranteeing a secure and long-lasting fitment that maintains consistent performance over time.
Installation & Fitment:
Installation of the Whiteline Shifter Rod Bushing Kit is straightforward and requires no special tools or modifications. The kit is a direct replacement for the factory bushings on the shifter rod assembly of Subaru BRZ (2013–2024), Toyota 86 (2017–2020), and Toyota GR86 (2022–2024) models. This allows for a quick upgrade that can be completed in a home garage or professional workshop, restoring crispness and precision to your shifting experience.
What's Included:
- 1 x Whiteline Shifter Rod Bushing
- 2 x Tubes
- 2 x Bolts
Ideal For:
This shifter rod bushing kit is perfect for driving enthusiasts and owners of Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, and Toyota GR86 who desire a more connected and responsive shifting feel. It is especially beneficial for those who experience vague or sloppy gear changes with the stock bushings and want to improve shift precision without extensive modifications. Whether for spirited street driving or track use, this kit enhances driver confidence and engagement.
