[sickzuk1]

Hey all
I have had to replace my Centre Locating Bolt 2 times over the last 6 months or so. I just assumed it was because I am a little ruff on the gears. But When I went to put a new one in today I saw this:
This thing is completely split down the center:

And it is also worn heaps where the Centre locating bolt slides through the thingy. (Really don't know the jingo)

I do not know what this thing that is broken is called.
But I would like to know what it is called, If this is having any impact on the centre locating bolt breaking so quickly. And where I can go to get a new one. Thankyou in advance.

[steak_knife]

What does it locate & can you get a better pic??

[89_tintop]

looks like gear stick.

[royce]

there are 2 types, you have to get teh right diameter bit that sticks out or it could do that

[sickzuk1]

Ummm know I cant get any better pics. No camera's at the house until next Saturday. Well here goes:
Gear Stick: (With random broken thing circled)

Goes into here:

"Centre Locating Bolt" (What me and my brother call it) then goes through here:

And into here:

Best description I can give
When that bolt snaps, the gear stick moves EVERYWHERE even whilst in gear.

[sickzuk1]

I am sure it is the right diameter (Are you talking about the end of the bolt without thread)
Because when my brother first broke it he took the bolt out and took it into the Suzimotive in Cairns and Dez gave him the exact same one back.
And the first time it happened he didn't realise what was wrong with it. So drove it for quite a while with a snapped Bolt. So could that have been what wrecked it?

[xedent]

Yeah, not sure how it split the gearstick but you have to get another whole one, did you put any lube on it last time so it can slide up and down easily ?

[steak_knife]

That stick look's buggered from the pic's, & you'll need a new bush..

Bruce sell's em..

[sickzuk1]

No the stick is fine. Just covered in blobs of grease.
The bush is split in half tho. (Does anyone know the lingo for it?)

[steak_knife]

gear shifter bush....

http://www.suzistore.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=617

Bruce sell's better one's, but you get the idea..

[xedent]

It's just the shifter bush, pm Bruce ! But still don't know how you manage to brake the bolts ?

[sickzuk1]

Ok sweet. Thanks.
Holy shit.
No wonder the bolt keeps snapping if thats what its SUPPOSED to look like

[sickzuk1]

I think the bolts broke because there was soo muc lee-way for it to move around and gradually wear out enough to snap?

[xedent]

Probably get a transfer one aswell do them both !

[sickzuk1]

Oh and btw does anyone on here sell the body plugs for inside the car?

[sickzuk1]

Is the transfer one the 4WD High/Low stick
Haha and is it the same kind of thing?

[xedent]

Yeah mate, that's it. Not sure about the plugs try supercheap.

[steak_knife]

sickzuk1 wrote:

Ok sweet. Thanks.
Holy shit.
No wonder the bolt keeps snapping if thats what its SUPPOSED to look like 8O

[Bruce]

Yep I have both the T/case and G/box bushes. They are a different bush. Pm me if you need details.
Not trying for a sale but I do have them if you need them.

[sickzuk1]

Pm Sent

[steak_knife]

Going by the dent in the tunnel I'd be looking at the g/box mount to..

[sickzuk1]

I just checked mounts. And all is good.
I am pretty sure that happened when my brother rolled it.