Bluesky 07
Senior Member
[MENTION=78997]Drcoffee[/MENTION] , did you use standard grease to lubricate the bushing, and did you just spread it on the pin and/or inside the bushing before installation? TIA.
A friendly shifter linkage bushing reminder
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Drcoffee
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I dont recall. There was ample grease in there from the factory if you needed it.
Bluesky 07
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I installed the replacement bushing today using the steps posted by [MENTION=78997]Drcoffee[/MENTION] (thanks). My bushing looked fine, very pliable, but I replaced it anyway. I can see that the bushing could become brittle if the factory lube dried up. Kept my current one as a spare. Bonus: a roll of electrical tape I lost while installing my amp years ago was under the back end of the console. LOL
AuSeeker
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A couple of years ago someone posted that they took the old bushing to either a autoparts store or hardware store and found a similar generic bushing that worked for him, he only paid a couple of dollars for it as well!
Yeah, saw you mentioned that earlier, guess they never posted the actual part though. But after looking, it seems like this bushing meant for the Sienna, Corolla, and some other vehicles might work if someone found a generic bushing that ended up working.
Amazon.com: BUSHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFTER CABLE | # 33835-08010 | Mechanic Pack of 2 | AUTO TRANSMISSION : Automotive
this is of course just my opinion... but why not get the properly specified repair bushing if you're going through the trouble to take the console apart to replace this? The original lasted almost 19 years on my vehicle before it dried out and fell apart.. You're talking a $24 bushing vs a $9 bushing.. hardly a deal breaker to outlast most frames on these rigs lol.
That's a two pack, but yes, I understand your point, to me it's just the principle, should not cost more than a few bucks (like I said, there are OEM ones for other Toyota models for a few bucks). The aftermarket ones that individuals have purchased are also universal and fit many other vehicles, so not really specific.
Bluesky 07
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[MENTION=98309]gookies[/MENTION] suggested additional pics of the OEM bushing for anyone looking for a less costly alternative than the $20-30 versions so here you go. Be aware it's not a soft plastic or rubber, I'd call it semi-rigid to rigid (but not hard plastic as it is pliable).
Thank you! It looks very similar to the one I was going to purchase + it includes an e-clip to make sure it doesn't slide off, this also seems like a good idea to use as secondary safety measure to prevent the rod from sliding off when the bushing deteriorates.
Gear Shift Cable Rubber Sleeve For Toyota Camry Corolla Land Cruiser Prado Camery - Gears - AliExpress
Gear Shift Cable Rubber Sleeve For Toyota Camry Corolla Land Cruiser Prado Camery - Gears - AliExpress
Bluesky 07
Senior Member
Looks pretty close, and while I don't know for sure, it would seem logical for Toyota to make it a standard fit across many models.
AuSeeker
Elite Member
For some reason the link doesn't take me to any bushings, it seems to be the main website page, how much are the ones you found there?
Weird, but here's the description and store (cheapest one I saw on there)
"Gear Shift Cable Rubber Sleeve For Toyota Camry Corolla LAND CRUISER PRADO Camery"
Store: CROSSCHAIN Store
It's a pack of 5 purple bushings + 5 e-clips for around $6 shipped. I messaged them to ask what the difference was between the black and purple colors since the black ones cost more.
Edit: Found the Toyota part # that looks similar, only $1.75 at my dealership
33835-08010
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miller507
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Zip ties are your friend
That bushing took a crap on my 4runner on a roadtrip about 7 years ago; 2 zipties have been holding the cable in place ever since with no issues whatsoever and that same bushing disintegrated recently on my Prado 150, guess what I did....
yup 2 zipties
That bushing took a crap on my 4runner on a roadtrip about 7 years ago; 2 zipties have been holding the cable in place ever since with no issues whatsoever and that same bushing disintegrated recently on my Prado 150, guess what I did....
yup 2 zipties
Loose Axles
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It’s these little things that always pay off in the end. Thanks for the reminder!
Toyota makes an identical bushing for their other models, part # 33835-08010, $1.75. I'll be ordering that later on.
Bluesky 07
Senior Member
A bit annoying to discover this OEM part available for $1.68 with local pickup after paying $29 for aftermarket and only b/c Toyota doesn't break out this part separately on the 4Runner. Assuming of course it's exactly the same bushing. But hey, if that's the biggest of my worries today, I'm doing okay.
A bit annoying to discover this OEM part available for $1.68 with local pickup after paying $29 for aftermarket and only b/c Toyota doesn't break out this part separately on the 4Runner. Assuming of course it's exactly the same bushing. But hey, if that's the biggest of my worries today, I'm doing okay.
From the images I've looked up, it does look identical to the OEM one you posted, I mean, if you don't mind spending $1.68 to verify and let us know it is indeed the same part as your OEM one, that would be awesome
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