Shifter rebuild kit (1999-05 5-speed and 1999-01 6-speed)
Shifter rebuild kit (1999-05 5-speed and 1999-01 6-speed)
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Description
The Miata has always had one of the best feeling shifters on the planet. But as they get older, some of the components start to wear and it slowly loses precision. You might not even notice, but it's not what it was. Luckily, it's easy to rebuild, and you can access everything from inside the car.
This kit includes all the pieces you need to make your shifter feel new again. All internal components are factory Miata parts, the boot is a high-quality aftermarket equivalent.
For 1999-05 5-speed transmissions as well as 1999-01 6-speed (production up to 08/01/01).
Includes:
small shift boot (R501-17-47Z) lower shift bushing (0398-17-462A) upper shifter pivot ball bushing (R502-17-492) smooth wave washer (8599-17-482) tabbed wave washer (M505-17-482) lower shifter pivot ball bushing (R503-17-492)
Instructions
Shipping
What does it fit?
Fits: 1999-2005
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
1 year
SKU
Parts fit perfect shifter feels brand new. Customer service an 11/10 as always. Thanks FM!!!
Considering my shifter was all OE 25yo parts, totally missing the lower bushing, plenty of play in neutral… I’d say this is a huge upgrade. Everything went on easy and as it should. I recommend using some spray grease to help those boots slide on easier. A healthy slathering of grease on everything else and boom, buttery smooth. However i opted for a bronze lower bushing because i was looking for a more notchy shift. This kit plus that, the feeling is great. Iykyk.
All the parts needed to repair the shifter on my 2000 NB 5-speed.
My NB shifter felt decent to me when compared to videos of other people's shifters. I wasn't planning on rebuilding it, but I found both the little and big boots were destroyed. So I decided to get this kit to just refresh everything while I was there.
I was amazed by how much better my shifter felt after rebuilding it. Even if your bushings are still intact like mine were, all of the tolerances in there have changed after 23 years. The shifter is one of the primary interfaces with the car, so this is a great improvement for the money.
Installation was easy. I found that removing the guide dowel on the turret was much easier with a hammer and center punch than with channel locks. To get the wave washer on the shift lever, I used a small flat head to thread it over the flared bottom.
When I fist got the car, there was so much slop, every gear was nearly neutral. This kit really cleaned it all up.