Kartboy

Want shorter, crisper shifts and less slop in your Subaru? Kartboy makes parts that make the controls more direct and the car more engaging to drive. Here you’ll find short shifters, shifter bushings, end links and other details that remove the soft factory feel.

Specialists in shifters and chassis details

Kartboy is an American brand best known in the Subaru community for its short shifters and bushing kits for the WRX, STI, Impreza, Legacy, Forester and Crosstrek. The range also covers other popular sports cars, including the BRZ and GR86. The approach is simple: find the places where factory rubber parts and long throws create slop, and replace them with stiffer, more precise solutions that still work every day.

Kartboy’s key products

Kartboy short shifters shorten the throw of the gear lever, making shifts quicker and more precise. They are available for both 5- and 6-speed gearboxes and are often combined with shifter bushings that replace the soft rubber bushings in the shifter assembly. Kartboy also makes adjustable end links, pitch stop bushings that reduce engine movement, and smaller details such as shift knobs. See each product for the models and years it fits.

Buy Kartboy from us

We specialise in performance parts and know what it takes for a project to succeed. You get a wide selection, competitive prices and personal service if you have questions along the way. Find the Kartboy solution for your project and take the next step towards more performance.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install a Kartboy short shifter myself?

Many people do it themselves with ordinary tools, but it requires access under the car and some experience. Follow the instructions, and consider replacing the bushings at the same time while the shifter is out.

Why replace shifter bushings?

Factory bushings are soft to dampen vibration, but they create play in the shifter. Stiffer bushings remove that play so the gears feel more precise, usually with a slight increase in vibration.

How do I know if a part fits my car?

Contact us with your car’s make, model, year and preferably engine code, and we’ll help you find the right part.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is shown on each product page. It depends on whether the item is in stock in our own warehouse or with our supplier.