steering rack bushings..upgrade???
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steering rack bushings..upgrade???
I just helped my buddy upgrade the steering rack bushings on his 2004 WRX....
its amazing how nice and sharp the turn in has become..Since these bushings were only 30 bucks and took only 45 minutes to install i was wondering if such a thing is available for the FD???
Im really considering just replacing mine with OEM parts as his bushings were made out of soft rubber, and this after 10 years cant be in good working order..
its amazing how nice and sharp the turn in has become..Since these bushings were only 30 bucks and took only 45 minutes to install i was wondering if such a thing is available for the FD???
Im really considering just replacing mine with OEM parts as his bushings were made out of soft rubber, and this after 10 years cant be in good working order..
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I think he was talking about the rack bushings that go in the mounts to the chassis, not rebuilding the rack. Anyone? I am following this one since I noticed mine seem kind of beat also .
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Originally Posted by r71
you can order the parts from Mazda. I'm rebuilding mine also. Just ask them for the rebuild kit. It's like $100 but it comes with all the seals.
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thats a quick pic...guess (this is from reading nasioc) that whiteline and super pro both make this exact thing
Heres the link to the item
http://mastrowrx.com/index.asp?PageA...ROD&ProdID=263
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they are a bit different in shape.
I've looked at them for a while while doing my manual rack conversion
I'm think'n of going solid mounts. The only concern is how much vibrations it will pick up.
My FC that has a manual rack and doesn't vib bad at all but not sure on solids..........
I've looked at them for a while while doing my manual rack conversion
I'm think'n of going solid mounts. The only concern is how much vibrations it will pick up.
My FC that has a manual rack and doesn't vib bad at all but not sure on solids..........
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Yes, in fact, the 65k mile bushings from my FD and the 160k mile bushings from the FC that I got the manual rack from were, well, pretty much in the same shape. It's not like they experience a lot of load - most of the load is lateral and on the bracket; they just dampen vibration.
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Originally Posted by broken93
Yes, in fact, the 65k mile bushings from my FD and the 160k mile bushings from the FC that I got the manual rack from were, well, pretty much in the same shape. It's not like they experience a lot of load - most of the load is lateral and on the bracket; they just dampen vibration.
its wierd...all the wrx guys reported a nicer and tighter feeling in the steering wheel...i drove his last night after this and it did feel *nicer*
oh well...
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Originally Posted by broken93
It's not like they experience a lot of load - most of the load is lateral and on the bracket; they just dampen vibration.
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Originally Posted by obviousboy
its wierd...all the wrx guys reported a nicer and tighter feeling in the steering wheel...i drove his last night after this and it did feel *nicer*
oh well...
oh well...
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Never heard anyone ever complain about steering responce of our FDs.
Mazda did very good engineering with our suspension and steering.
Other cars are just plain sloppy compared to our stock system!
Mazda did very good engineering with our suspension and steering.
Other cars are just plain sloppy compared to our stock system!
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Originally Posted by obviousboy
its wierd...all the wrx guys reported a nicer and tighter feeling in the steering wheel...i drove his last night after this and it did feel *nicer*
oh well...
oh well...
Passenger's side...
Note the flange on the driver's side...
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jim, if I win the lottery I would pay you a crap load of money to just be my mechanic..lol. I would like to say thanks for all you are doing, you have always been a great resource, even though I bug the hell out of you.
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you have always been a great resource, even though I bug the hell out of you.