Porsche all-wheel drive 993 and 964 shifter control rod set

Shifter control including shifter couplers are vital for gear shifting in cars with manual transmissions. Shifter rod couplers connect the shifter lever to the transmission’s shift linkage. Usually, shifter rod couplers are made out of strong materials like metal including nylon or hard rubber parts. They are built to handle the forces and vibrations of shifting gears.  

Make shifting as smooth as possible

When shift rod couplers are in good shape their role is to make shifting as smooth as possible, reduce vibrations and noise, make driving experience smooth, help prevent transmission damages and ensure safety by precise and reliable gear changes.    

A good shifter rod coupler reduces vibrations and noise while shifting gears. On the other hand a worn or damaged coupler may cause increased vibrations and noise in the shifter. 

The condition of the shifter components including couplers affects the driving experience. A good shifter system means better driving for manual transmission lovers. 

Prevent accidental gear engagements

A faulty shifter rod coupler mechanism can potentially cause misalignment in the transmission’s shift linkage. This misalignment may result in difficulty engaging gears or even accidental gear engagements. Over time, this could lead to increased wear and tear on the transmission components, potentially causing more severe damage to the transmission. 

Accurate and reliable gear shifting is essential for safe driving, especially in maneuvers such as merging on highways. A high-performance shifter-rod coupler contributes to overall safety by ensuring that the driver can select the right gear quickly and accurately. 

Inspect and replace worn or damaged 964, 993 shifting components

Shifter rod couplers are designed to provide a smooth and accurate gear change in manual transmissions. Keeping these features in good working order is critical for optimal vehicle performance, driver comfort and safety. Regular inspection and timely replacement of worn or damaged shifting couplers can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the manual transmissions. 

One of the most common problems with Porsche 964 and 993 shifting mechanisms are worn out shifter couplers or angular joints and also worn out ball on bearing plate for shift rod.  Shifter couplers have a plastic bushing that wears over time or bad weather conditions deteriorate ball cup metal to such extent that it is no longer useable. When this happens to your car this can result in a complete loss of all gear selection. So neglecting the condition of this parts can leave you and your Porsche stranded on the side of the road. 

Prekom 993, 964 shifter control rod set

Since we want our customers to have a carefree moments with their Porsches we now created a solution by recreating original shifter rod guide tube set.

Prekom PR20004P set includes shift rod, shifter angular joint and transmission guide tube bearing bracket. PR20004P set fits all-wheel drive 993 and 964 Porsches.  

To our experience this parts are often in poor condition due to water and debris, which tends to deteriorate the couplers to such an extent that are not usable anymore. To gain back the smooth shifting operation your best option is to change the complete set with the new one offered by Prekom. Since the 964/993 Porsche cars are getting older and at the same time more valuable we think that changing vital shifting parts should be a part of a regular car maintetance.   

No shortcuts taken

Of course there are reproduction center plastic bushings available on the market, and many customers only change bushings,  but we are convinced that this is only a short-term solution.  When bushings are pressed into the old ball cup plastic parts are often damaged which shortens their life span. The most appropriate way to insert such bushings into the cup is to close the cup upper edge after the bushing is inserted which is only possible at the time of production. This is how this couplers were done at the factory and this is how our set is made. So if you want a proper solution with the longest lifespan possible, you should check our shifter control rod set.

We also offer shift rod bearing plate (PR20001P), shift guide tube (PR20002P) and shift rod joint/ball cup angular joint (PR20003P) as a separate items: