A-Dub

iTrader: (6)

I can't get the top bolt to line up at all on this damn thing. I have the clamshell zip tied closed and I can get the bolt through the inner and outer bracket, but I can't get the bolt to thread into the tailshaft for the life of me. I have one jack under the trans and one under the rear, tried an infinite set of combinations, I just can't get it. This is driving me nuts.

A-Dub

iTrader: (6)

Anyone ever tried getting at this from the inside of the car? Removing the console and the shifter?

POC

iTrader: (7)

I got to it from under the car. Just needed an open end box end 15mm. You can only move it a little bit at a time.

POC

iTrader: (7)

Also used a vise grip to hold it closed.

MiaSSmaro98

iTrader: (9)

i used the prothane bushing it was so easy it wasnt even funny took me like 5 min to do it

A-Dub

iTrader: (6)

Yea Ive tried vice grips to hold it closed. The problem is that the even with all the other hardware not installed, I can't get the damn bolt to line up with the trans.

MiaSSmaro98

iTrader: (9)

if u have the energy suspension one,u have to cut some of the tabs from the factory metal shells

A-Dub

iTrader: (6)

I drilled out the rivits, removed the old bushings and cleaned up the clamshells....don't remember anything about cutting tabs?

POC

iTrader: (7)

I didnt cut any tabs either. This install is very annoying. Just got to take your time and get the bolt some what threaded.

A-Dub

iTrader: (6)

Messed with it again last night, same problem. I said f*ck it, took the bracket off and oversized the top hole in the inner bracket. Went back together immediately.

gun5l1ng3r

I ended up having to bend the top bracket slightly to get it to fit.

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

I had to fight with the poly bushing that came
with my new TA (especially until I figured out
I had it on backwards). But it went into the stock
clamshell with a just-right line-up and a small
crowbar against the tunnel wall. Once in it sat
OK without any clamping. Just a tight squeeze.