Solid Shifter Cradle Bushings

Post by **jonnymopar** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:15 am

SlvrACR wrote:O if I get you the size then you can make them taller? I really want these because I hate the rubber hurst ones.

I'd hate making you take your console off again, but any pictures and/or measurements you can make will help me immensely. The only pictures I've seen of the Hurst bushings was with them still in the bag, so I don't know how they look all mounted up. I already ordered more aluminum stock, so I'll have plenty to spin some custom bushings. I will tell you, from feedback that I've gotten, installing these bushings on a shifter equipped with rod brakes, it is like hitting a brick wall when you shift hard

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NiteHawk... what's up man? I'm not gonna be able to get on AIM for at least a few days.

WiTeOuT, got payment. I'll have them at your door before Christmas.

BlackRoseRacing, are you still running that chopped stock shifter?

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:08 pm

Well Ill get you the height I need and Ill pm you the details.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:51 am

BlackRoseRacing, are you still running that chopped stock shifter?

yup, and hopefully I'll get the bushings installed this weekend...

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:58 am

Bushings are installed.....
Definately a noticable difference for the $$. The shifter seems 100% more solid when shifting no since there is no movement of the shifter base anymore. Such a simple upgrade my 6 year old could do it.
The detailer at work drove my car yesterday and he was actually amazed at the improvement.
Definately thumbs up for a cheap upgrade!!!!

Post by **jonnymopar** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:25 pm

Sweet! You're the third person to be running these with just a shortened stock shifter, along with myself and 03sxt (also soon to be quicksilvr as well).

One set left in stock that I can ship before Christmas if anyone's interested.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:42 pm

BUMP to the top

Post by **jonnymopar** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:12 am

Christmas eve bump

Everyone, have a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Post by **jonnymopar** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:15 pm

WiTeOuT, PM'd you.

SlvrACR, any measurements for me? I've got the material for a custom set.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:41 pm

I'm sure you already know this, but here is your bushings on ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Ne ... 9752QQrdZ1

Post by **jonnymopar** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:52 pm

Yup, that's exactly how I got this idea. I saw this guy selling them well over a year ago and thought it was a neat idea. I personally think that having 8 pieces is cumbersome and unnecessary when you only need 4. Plus, if he CNC-machined these by the batch and they're only alloy 6061, he's raping people at that price. I love his comment about buying plastic bushings too. They'll make the same exact difference that these will, you've just got more of a chance of ripping that outer lip off if you overtorque the nuts.

I definitely didn't come up with this, I just designed it to be extremely simple and cheap for 2GN members. There have been a couple other people that have done this. I'm not selling them to make a killing, nor could I keep up with the demand from the huge SRT-4 crowd out there, so I sell them here. I make these by hand in my spare time on a metal lathe older than God, haha.

Hey SlvrACR, got dimensions for me yet?

WiTeOuT, PM'd you a while ago. Haven't heard back.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:59 pm

No dimentions yet but im working on it. I really want these but dont have time to take off the console yet. I asked a few people online to get my some today

Post by **jonnymopar** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:49 pm

Ok cool. Honestly, all I really need is how much space the shifter needs to be held away from the floor. I'm planning on a REALLY basic spacer that's the same diameter as the bushing, but slightly counterbored where it meets the floor to ensure that everything sits perfectly flat when assembled. I gots the materials whenever you're ready.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:14 pm

Basically its just like the ones you make now but double stacked.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:37 pm

Here is a rough pic of what it looks like and height.

Post by **jonnymopar** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:45 pm

Cool. The lip will be a little different, plus as I said before, I'll add a counterbore to the bottom. I'll make them for you and we can discuss a price. I've got plenty of aluminum.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:10 pm

Want are you gonna do for the lip?

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:11 pm

BlackRoseRacing wrote:I'm sure you already know this, but here is your bushings on ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Ne ... 9752QQrdZ1

They are severely overpriced if he is CNCing them. That guy can probably pop out a set of 8 in under a minute with a CNC lathe. And if you buy aluminum from the right place you can get it for as little as $50 for a 12 foot bar.

Put it this way, I was trying to get $20/ea for my adapters while making them by hand. If my dad had a CNC, I would feel really bad charging $20/ea if the computer was making them.

Sorry Jon had to comment on that one.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:11 pm

Post by **jonnymopar** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:08 pm

SlvrACR, let it be known at this time that is one bad-ass shifter. Just had to say that. I'll be PMing you soon with a rough drawing of what I plan on doing.

racer12306 wrote:They are severely overpriced if he is CNCing them. That guy can probably pop out a set of 8 in under a minute with a CNC lathe. And if you buy aluminum from the right place you can get it for as little as $50 for a 12 foot bar.

Put it this way, I was trying to get $20/ea for my adapters while making them by hand. If my dad had a CNC, I would feel really bad charging $20/ea if the computer was making them.

Sorry Jon had to comment on that one.

Why sorry? I totally agree with you! (read my post immediately following that link). For my bushings, I:

*hand make them
*buy small quantities of aluminum because I don't need much
*include shipping

...and even with those three conditions, I'm still making money while selling them cheaper than anyone. Hell, I thought that other guy's bushings were too expensive even before I knew how to machine. Now I really can't believe it!

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:41 pm

Any update? I have cash in paypal LOL

Post by **jonnymopar** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:03 am

Yeah, just gotta rip my console and make sure they fit. Damn kids and all your custom shit

(I didn't mean for that to rhyme)

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:28 pm

LOL thanks

esteinmaier · Post by **esteinmaier** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:37 am

Great idea. Once I figure out where my money is, I'll try some. Oh, yea. And I have to put a working trans in the car.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:26 pm

Are my set ready?

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:18 am

I WANT BUSHINGS!!!!!!!!!

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:50 pm

YA lol

Post by **jonnymopar** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:12 am

dblsg, I should be able to get a set out this week for you. I'll let you know.

SlvrACR, you said the Hurst comes with washers to go on top of the shifter assembly when you put the black bushings underneath it, right? If so, I think I'm all set.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:14 pm

Yep they have a washer on top and the black rubber under it.

Post by **jonnymopar** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:09 pm

Ok cool, I'll PM you about a price. You'll have the first custom set. esteinmaier, just let me know man. I'll make a couple extra sets so I can get them out the door fast. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get sets out this week, or at least early next week. Just gotta get through Valentine's Day prep (hey, she treats me way better than I deserve).

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:18 pm

$5 and a half eatin bag of chips sounds good.