shift linkage energy bushing or oem?

[dcnl]

just got a jdm itr shift linkage and dont know if i should go with energy or oem bushings? any difference?

[flipfire]

Difference, not that i can notice but i think it is more durable for the long run.

The OEM bushings is quite soft rubber material while the energy are stiff polyurethane, which is better overall rubber compound

When i my replaced the OEM bushings they were still in good condition so its really up to you.

[dcnl]

so just a matter of how long they last.

[end7]

and how they perform.

[dcnl]

energy would perform better?

[siir]

hey bro... im in d same boat as u.. after few research.. it depends on what you are after? performance or the long lasting?

The oem will last longer than energy bushing...
but in terms of stiffness.. most people mentioned that its a better shifting..(firmer) i guess, but overall quite similar..

o yeach make sure u got the rite part number..

Well i decided to go for energy bushing..simply i want something firmer coz atm mine is kinda wobbly, i dont like it. will let u know when i get it and installed.

cheers.. hope that helps

[dcnl]

cheers bro. yeah my ek4 linkage is wobbly too. thats why i just recently bought a jdm itr shift linkage. im waiting for jdmyard to get some more energy bushings in. so i can install the linkage.

[DNYALL]

I got an energy shifter bushing in. makes more difference than I expected. makes shifting feel a lot more sloid and precise A lot better than OEM.

[bennjamin]

+1 vote for ENERGY bushings for shift linkages (balancer shaft end and gearbox end)

Firmed up feel a touch.

[dudeling7]

awesome i need to get a set of these. anyone tried other brands such as hard race or PSJDM. im assuming all would do the same and just grab the cheapest. some are poly some are hard rubber.

[RtN]

yeh! plus even if it doesnt last long which is what? 50 000 KMs (random no.)? just change it.. 30-40 bucks lol

[dcnl]

sweet, looks like energy bushing it is? cant wait to chuck in the itr shift linkage.