Anyone have a problem with b&m knock off?

[zerosum6]

I bought the b and m knock off shifter from ebay to stop the stick from shaking side to side at idle since it replaces the whole assembly. It was awesome for the past 3 months with no problems and was extremely tight for these months but it has gone from "as tight as my 1st girlfriend" to "as loose as a hoodrat backstage at the source awards". I opened up the boots and found that all the screws were tight and there appeared to be no missing pieces, does anyone know of a good fix for this or reasons this may be happening?

[Thoughtful_One]

Did you check the small plastic bushing on the bottom of the shifter?

[zerosum6]

Yep that was the problem the bushing it came with was completly worn away, good thing I had a new nissan one laying around- I lubed it up and tapped it into place. It feels new again.

Thanks for your help- I just didnt want to take it apart again...

[steve_o1989]

alot of those knock off short shifters come with **** bushings so it is best just to use the OEM Nissan ones right off the bat.

[Thoughtful_One]

Which B&M knock-off did you buy and how much did it cost?

[zerosum6]

got it from the seller 101propose on ebay for about $70, he is actually sending mea couple of bushings for free. This shifter does not vibrate like i have heard with b and m, thats why i bought it. I did find a cheaper one here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItemthey look the EXACT same. To install make SURE you have a ratcheting wrench and to loosen the trans crossmember about halfway down, past that it is pretty easy and will clear up most of the shifter wobbling.

GOOD LUCK!