{"product_id":"5-spd-solid-shift-joint","title":"Solid Shift Joint | Subaru - 5 Speed (1993-2023)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*PRE-ORDER, 10% off - Units Expected to Ship by 6\/15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Kartboy 5-speed solid shift joint. If your Subaru 5-speed shifter feels vague, rubbery, or like half your shift input disappears before it reaches the transmission, the factory linkage joint is one of the biggest reasons for this feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OEM setup uses a soft rubber-isolated joint that wears over time and absorbs shift input instead of transferring it cleanly to the transmission. The Kartboy solid shift joint replaces that factory assembly with a machined solid connection for a more direct and consistent feeling gear change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Subaru 5-speed manual transmission applications from 1993–2023, this kit was engineered starting with a clean-sheet design. The Kartboy solid shift joint features solid stainless machined center cross tubes, press-fit bronze bushings, and precision machined stainless crush tubes for a bind-free design while still allowing proper bolt torque - this is a component built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other shift joints on the market, ours features crush tubes, allowing the installer to properly tighten the fasteners, without binding of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great upgrade when installing a short shifter, refreshing old linkage components, or tightening up the overall feel of an aging 5-speed drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2708\/8038\/files\/u-joints-v2.png?v=1779471262\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKB-001-01004 Fitment: \u003c\/em\u003e1993 - 2005 Subaru 5-SPD Manual Transmission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Note 1: 1997- 2005 Require PN KB-001-01003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Note 2: 1993 - 1996 will need later model upper shift arm for compatibility\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Note 3: It is common for U bracket on 5 speed upper shift arm to have been deformed inward during initial assembly at factory. It is common to need to slightly bend bracket ears outward for proper joint fitment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kartboy","offers":[{"title":"5 Speed Solid Shift Joint","offer_id":45160138342423,"sku":null,"price":121.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Speed Solid Shift Joint and Shift Input Clevis (REQUIRED: 1993-2005 Models)","offer_id":45160138375191,"sku":null,"price":157.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2708\/8038\/files\/5-speed-joint-new-product.jpg?v=1779474867","url":"https:\/\/www.kartboy.com\/products\/5-spd-solid-shift-joint","provider":"Kartboy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}