DIY shift link bushing

[Romanoaf]

Had my first taste of linkage failure last week, managed to feather the car to work and then home in 3 and 4.

I ordered a set of bushings from bushingfix, but In the meantime CAD’d up a replacement version.

Printed with Nylon or similar flexible, high heat material; it should hold up no problem.
I can make the files available if anyone is interested.

Download link:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3506236

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[MadFiat]

I bet a lot of people would be interested in that if it holds up.

[texanbrit]

That's very cool. Don't need it right now but an interesting solution.

[FartieBartie]

I'm definitely interested in the files as I was considering doing the same thing (printing), now I won't have to take my car apart first to get dimensions!

[FartieBartie]

Do you have a step file or a drawing with dimensions? I might be able to convince my machinist at work to run off a few sets out of a harder material.

[mr16valve]

I think that I would be in if your machinist would run a few sets.

[Romanoaf]

Download link:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3506236

I had to use a bit of heat and a C clamp to get it in to both the linkage and the ball joint but once it’s in, it feels very solid

[doverosx]

Download link:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3506236

I had to use a bit of heat and a C clamp to get it in to both the linkage and the ball joint but once it’s in, it feels very solid

That's what she said.

[mr16valve]

Michael Scott reference. hehehehehe

[MadFiat]

Download link:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3506236

I had to use a bit of heat and a C clamp to get it in to both the linkage and the ball joint but once it’s in, it feels very solid

I love the DIY projects!

Will keep this in mind. GF has a 3d printer, not fancy but should do the job. If I need a bushing I know where to go now.