HELP!!! Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit Install
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HELP!!! Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit Install
Hey guys,
I'm having problem installing the Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit on to my 97 JDM spec DC2R. My problem is with the two holes on the shift extension mount, which are the ones circled in red in the attached photo, these are way too big for the OEM bolts that was on the car. I measured the bolts and they are 7mm in diameter, but the holes are 18mm in diameter.
The OEM ones does have a long metal washer in the holes of the bushing, but these were still too small to fit into the holes and would fall out instantly. Does anyone know how these are fitted or do I have to do a DIY work around?
I'm having problem installing the Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit on to my 97 JDM spec DC2R. My problem is with the two holes on the shift extension mount, which are the ones circled in red in the attached photo, these are way too big for the OEM bolts that was on the car. I measured the bolts and they are 7mm in diameter, but the holes are 18mm in diameter.
The OEM ones does have a long metal washer in the holes of the bushing, but these were still too small to fit into the holes and would fall out instantly. Does anyone know how these are fitted or do I have to do a DIY work around?
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Re: HELP!!! Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit Install
That's interesting. I just installed a mugen shift bushings kit (because it was half the price of spoon and it's mugen hehe). Everything went together just fine, I installed on my 2001 usdm Integra gsr. Definitely use those long metal inserts. I greased everything up and the metal things went into with a little effort. Sounds like Spoon is different tho.
One thought, maybe you need "98 spec long metal inserts?
One thought, maybe you need "98 spec long metal inserts?
#5
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That's interesting. I just installed a mugen shift bushings kit (because it was half the price of spoon and it's mugen hehe). Everything went together just fine, I installed on my 2001 usdm Integra gsr. Definitely use those long metal inserts. I greased everything up and the metal things went into with a little effort. Sounds like Spoon is different tho.
One thought, maybe you need "98 spec long metal inserts?
One thought, maybe you need "98 spec long metal inserts?
I might have to look into if there is a difference between 98 spec and 96 spec on the size of the mounting bolt and size of the hole of metal collar.
Thanks for the advice!
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Yes, I have the metal sleeves (#10) x 2 and the factory metal plate/bracket (#19), but the metal sleeves are still too small, as size difference are too much between the outer diameter of the metal sleeve and the inner diameter of mounting hole of the Spoon bushing, the sleeves would fall right thru the holes of the Spoon bushing. The mechanic said even if you mount it because there is still too much space between the sleeve and the holes on the Spoon bushings, it would defeat the purpose.
As most of the other shifter bushings kits I have searched, most of the shift extension mount bushing shown in photos have a much smaller hole then the one on the Spoon one, which is why i'm so confused.
I'm actually going to order a new set of metal sleeves (#10) x 2 and a new factory metal plate/bracket (#19) from another shop to see if would fit and maybe there is a difference between 98 and 96 spec?
As most of the other shifter bushings kits I have searched, most of the shift extension mount bushing shown in photos have a much smaller hole then the one on the Spoon one, which is why i'm so confused.
I'm actually going to order a new set of metal sleeves (#10) x 2 and a new factory metal plate/bracket (#19) from another shop to see if would fit and maybe there is a difference between 98 and 96 spec?
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Re: HELP!!! Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit Install
I'm asking RHDJapan which is the website I used to purchase the set of bushings. Also, seems to be when I search online that all of the photos shown, even on the official Spoon Japan and Europe website, show the same thing as what I got.
I'm just wondering if there is something wrong with my original bushings and the metal sleeve. Does anyone have a photo of the metal sleeves and show how big are the outer diameter of metal sleeves they have?
I'm just wondering if there is something wrong with my original bushings and the metal sleeve. Does anyone have a photo of the metal sleeves and show how big are the outer diameter of metal sleeves they have?
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I'm ordering some new OEM metal sleeves and the bracket from Honda, will see when they come if they would fit into the Spoon bushing.
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ic, so the sleeve will be loose sitting inside the holes in the Spoon bushing? Would that not defeat the point of having it instead of the OEM one since it is loose and won't hold tightly?
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I agree, me and my friend was thinking the same thing, why didn't they make the holes to fit the OEM metal sleeves. But I guess since these are for both EK and DC, they just save the hassle and make one size fit all thing?
Does anyone know the reason behind their design? I tried reaching out to Spoon EU and Spoon JP, but have yet to heard back.
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Hey guys,
So just a quick update, I had ordered a set of OEM metal sleeves and bracket. I took the measurements of everything and would want to ask opinion if I should install it on my car, since the metal sleeves is much smaller then the hole on the Spoon bushing and also the length of the bushing is too long to fit in the bracket. I had marked all the measurements on the photo.
Any feedback and reply would be much appreciated.
OEM metal sleeve bought from dealer
The sleeve sits super loose in the bushing
The metal sleeves fall out as soon as I move the bushing
Outer diameter of OEM metal sleeve is around 12-13mm
Diameter of hole on the Spoon bushing is around 14mm
The Spoon bushing is too long for the OEM metal bracket
The length of the space in the bracket where the bushing sits is around 89mm
Length of the Spoon bushing around 98mm
So just a quick update, I had ordered a set of OEM metal sleeves and bracket. I took the measurements of everything and would want to ask opinion if I should install it on my car, since the metal sleeves is much smaller then the hole on the Spoon bushing and also the length of the bushing is too long to fit in the bracket. I had marked all the measurements on the photo.
Any feedback and reply would be much appreciated.
OEM metal sleeve bought from dealer
The sleeve sits super loose in the bushing
The metal sleeves fall out as soon as I move the bushing
Outer diameter of OEM metal sleeve is around 12-13mm
Diameter of hole on the Spoon bushing is around 14mm
The Spoon bushing is too long for the OEM metal bracket
The length of the space in the bracket where the bushing sits is around 89mm
Length of the Spoon bushing around 98mm
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Re: HELP!!! Spoon Shift Linkage Bushings Kit Install
The ends of the metal bracket that stick out should go in little holes in the bushing, unless the spoon one doesn't have it.
I'd say just install the bushing and see how it drives.
I'd say just install the bushing and see how it drives.
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