Originally Posted by NWGACarGuy

I am trying to decide whether it is even worth the hassle to DIY replace my manual transmission shifter rods bushings, or just bite the bullet and take it to my Indy shop (very reasonable folks)? Having spent some time under the car in the general vicinity of where the work needs to be done, I am not all that enthusiastic about trying it, only to discover it is just too hard without a lift (and small hands and arms). Has anybody given this a try? Successfully? Was it worth the work vs. the savings? I am not bad with a wrench, and not often discouraged by degree of difficulty, but this one just looks too hard!