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Tomd27858 · 01-17-2023, 07:46 PM

I am contemplating installing these upgraded bushings to correct some of the slop in the Hurst shifter in my 2011 SS. The shifter was installed by the previous owner and has 50,000 miles on it.

Has anyone done the upgrade? Is it worth it? Also, any tips and tricks to simplify the install? Goal is to be successful and drive it again.

davidscamaro · 01-17-2023, 07:54 PM

I did the hurst metal bushing upgrade on first install , i thought it was two or three tho not just the one like in the pic. Can't remember tho for sure.

Either way my car shift very good and feels great( nice and tight and positive feeling shifts

davidscamaro · 01-17-2023, 08:02 PM

Only hard part is getting lower dust boot back on under the car. Hopefully you can change the bushing with out complete removal

Tomd27858 · 01-17-2023, 08:24 PM

I am glad to hear some good feedback on the bushing kit. I am hoping - planning on installing while the shifter is still in the car. I appreciate the feedback on the fact that the boot is the hard part.

My intent is to put the car on ramps and give it a go one night this week. I just didn't want to get in over my head and end up with a problem that I can't fix.

Aziz2233 · 01-18-2023, 01:17 AM

My hurst shifter, what i ended up doing was removing the shifter and having brass bushing made and pressed in. I didnt like the idea of a nut and bolt holding it together and wanted the original pin and clips.

Tomd27858 · 01-18-2023, 07:06 AM

I believe the bolt and nut are solely for installing the metal bushings while the shifter is still in the car. If I read the instructions correctly, the pin and clips are re-used.

CamaroCracka · 01-18-2023, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomd27858

I believe the bolt and nut are solely for installing the metal bushings while the shifter is still in the car. If I read the instructions correctly, the pin and clips are re-used.

That is correct. I just did this last weekend. The bushings are way stiffer than the plastic ones. It was a bit of a pain getting the plastic ones out, but I was trying not to damage them just in case. I just dropped down the exhaust and driveshaft, leaving the guibo joint attached to the trans and it was all right there. Put a pry bar between the shaft and the guibo and the shaft will slide back and drop down a bit. The dust boot on mine came off and went back on easily. You only need to remove one of the clips on the pin and it will slide out. Probably took an hour.

acammer · 01-18-2023, 07:52 AM

Just my two cents, but the best mod I ever did to my Hurst Billet Two Plus (installed by previous owner) was remove it and replace it with a factory shifter. No more noise, no more slop, and works great.

Tomd27858 · 01-22-2023, 06:01 PM

Some feedback on this. It is impossible on a set of ramps. Car is no where near high enough. There is no way to get two hands up in there at the same time. Not at 200lbs and 6' 1".

Get her up high in the air on jack stands. Then it is only a fiddly pain to get done.

Well worth it though.

AG454 · 01-26-2023, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomd27858

Some feedback on this. It is impossible on a set of ramps. Car is no where near high enough. There is no way to get two hands up in there at the same time. Not at 200lbs and 6' 1".

Get her up high in the air on jack stands. Then it is only a fiddly pain to get done.

Well worth it though.

I did this install last spring on my car. I had installed the Hurst shifter back in 2009 when my car was new, one of my very first mods. I only have about 25000 miles on it since, had some slop but not too bad. I had to take the shifter out to replace the bushings. Just not enough room under there for two hands. I did it on jack stands and it was much harder than I remember when I put it in years ago. The bushings do feel tight and more precise.

ZED SLED · 01-27-2023, 06:09 AM

IIRC when I installed the one in my 2010 the instructions called for you to lower the trans cross member 3/4" to allow better access to reach in there. I believe it was just backing the bolts out on the driver's side. I did the install on jackstands without much difficulty. As my shifter was one of the first lot of 100 made, the bushings did indeed suck, but I traded the car before I got around to replacing them.

01-17-2023, 07:46 PM	#1
Tomd27858 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2021 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 24	Hurst Shifter Bushing Upgrade I am contemplating installing these upgraded bushings to correct some of the slop in the Hurst shifter in my 2011 SS. The shifter was installed by the previous owner and has 50,000 miles on it. Has anyone done the upgrade? Is it worth it? Also, any tips and tricks to simplify the install? Goal is to be successful and drive it again. Attached Images

01-17-2023, 07:54 PM	#2
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	I did the hurst metal bushing upgrade on first install , i thought it was two or three tho not just the one like in the pic. Can't remember tho for sure. Either way my car shift very good and feels great( nice and tight and positive feeling shifts __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

01-17-2023, 08:02 PM	#3
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	Only hard part is getting lower dust boot back on under the car. Hopefully you can change the bushing with out complete removal __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

01-18-2023, 07:52 AM	#8
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Just my two cents, but the best mod I ever did to my Hurst Billet Two Plus (installed by previous owner) was remove it and replace it with a factory shifter. No more noise, no more slop, and works great. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

01-27-2023, 06:09 AM	#11
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	IIRC when I installed the one in my 2010 the instructions called for you to lower the trans cross member 3/4" to allow better access to reach in there. I believe it was just backing the bolts out on the driver's side. I did the install on jackstands without much difficulty. As my shifter was one of the first lot of 100 made, the bushings did indeed suck, but I traded the car before I got around to replacing them. __________________

01-17-2023, 08:24 PM	#4
Tomd27858 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2021 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 24	I am glad to hear some good feedback on the bushing kit. I am hoping - planning on installing while the shifter is still in the car. I appreciate the feedback on the fact that the boot is the hard part. My intent is to put the car on ramps and give it a go one night this week. I just didn't want to get in over my head and end up with a problem that I can't fix.

01-18-2023, 01:17 AM	#5
Aziz2233 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Kleinburg Posts: 7	My hurst shifter, what i ended up doing was removing the shifter and having brass bushing made and pressed in. I didnt like the idea of a nut and bolt holding it together and wanted the original pin and clips.

01-18-2023, 07:06 AM	#6
Tomd27858 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2021 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 24	I believe the bolt and nut are solely for installing the metal bushings while the shifter is still in the car. If I read the instructions correctly, the pin and clips are re-used.

01-22-2023, 06:01 PM	#9
Tomd27858 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2021 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 24	Some feedback on this. It is impossible on a set of ramps. Car is no where near high enough. There is no way to get two hands up in there at the same time. Not at 200lbs and 6' 1". Get her up high in the air on jack stands. Then it is only a fiddly pain to get done. Well worth it though.