stabilizer bar bushing repair-1992 festiva 5 speed-transmission to shifter bar

[michael]

Im sorry I didn't take any pictures, but this is a easy fix. I loosened nut and removed bar from stud, removed any remains of old bushing and the sleeve that was still on the stud. I measured the diameter with hole size and it seemed like a bushing from a shock would work perfect, at least the ones off of my 93 f250. I was not ready to change my truck shocks at this point ( for the old bushing ) so off to the napa store. I found 2 universal shock bushings part # 650-1115. While these were smaller I thought better than nothing. I left one over size washer on the stud, put both bushings on the stud, greased every thing well, put the stabilizer back on, then the other over size washer and nut. I started to tighten the nut and noticed the bushing where soft enough that while I tightened the nut the bushings expanded and by the time I had the nut bottomed out ( tightened ) it was a perfect fit. the bar was nice and stug now, no more movement at all, and cheap too. I think 3 or 4 dollars. Hope this helps others..

[bravekozak]

Most members have just bought NOS bushings from Four Green group buys. I may be the exception. I had some sleeves machined from stainless stock, so that rust would never, ever stick to the rubber again.

[michael]

i will have to check that out. I was unable to locate the part at parts store..thanks

[navdoc101]

Try Mazda dealer.
I got mine from there.
Part #'s :
GJ21-46-041 bushing
B092-46-047 sleeve/pipe.

I don't know why everyone makes getting the shifter bushings so hard.
skimsucker posted all the Mazda pat #'s.
Do a search.

[michael]

I got the shifter bushings. I decided on a better fix but didn't post it seems everyone has there own ideas. I used oil lite..bushings...much better than plastic oem replacements