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    DIY Kartboy Holy Shift Kit 96+ Legacy

    Here is a short and sweet DIY for a short shift install

    Reference for the linkage
    http://turninconcepts.com/install_forum ... ?f=33&t=15

    If you want to purchase everything in a pretty package go to turninconcepts.com and get the "narrow" version, unless you have 02+ WRX shift linkage than get the wide version.
    http://turninconcepts.com/driveline/06- ... arrow.html

    I would also recommend getting a "new" or newer pivot linkage because your old one is probably worn out and the bushings cannot be replaced on the OEM part.
    http://turninconcepts.com/driveline/tic ... pdate.html



    Tools:
    2 12mm Wrenches
    12mm Socket
    Ratchet
    Assortment of extensions
    Snap Ring Pliers
    Phillips Screwdriver
    Flathead Screwdriver
    Axel or Roll Pin Punch
    Jack and Jack stands
    Lets get started, here you start with a semi truck shifter





    Lift the arm rest and use a phillips and remove the two top screws



    Lift the parking brake bezel



    Lift he shift boot bezel and unscrew the shift knob



    Use two 12mm wrenches and disconnect the upper linkage





    Slide under the car and remove the exhaust heat shield, 6 12mm bolts and nuts







    Remove the the two 12mm bolts that hold the rear bushing





    Remove the bushing cap and centering spring



    Remove the snap ring with some snap ring pliers





    lift the old shifter out and remove the plastic basket







    Shift Kit, I used COBB front bushings since I had an extra set





    Place the basket on the kartboy shifter lever and put on the new pivot bushings as well



    Drop the lower linkage remove the old front and rear bushings







    To grease the bushings up I used white lithium









    I used a axel punch to remove the roll pin connecting the pivot linkage





    1/4inch of play in the old pivot linkage





    Place the lower linkage back in and using the new 12mm bolt re install the front and rear bushing. Make sure you the bushing plate and centering spring are re install.



    Place the Kartboy Shifter in the top and seat it into the lower linkage and re install the snap ring



    reinstall the exhaust shield and you are done on the bottom



    Install the upper linkage to the shifter



    Put the center consol back together and reinstall the shift knob and take her out!!!!



    Please make sure you check everything twice or you will end up on the side of the road

    Thanks

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    Re: DIY Kartboy Holy Shift Kit 96+ Legacy

    Yo great write up! Bookmarked for future reference.

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    Great write-up! I'm about to order short shifter for my 1996 Outback. Question, though, it looks like your linkage has an external return spring. The TiC Linkage that you linked to specifically says that it will only work for shifters that DO NOT have the external return spring. What gives?

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