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Old 14 March 2006, 07:20 AM
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Default Does the bumpsteer mod damage the rack ?

Since its being lowered by the shims, will this damage the rack, putting more wear/strain onto it, causing creaking ?

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Old 14 March 2006, 07:29 AM
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No.
Powerstation would never do such a mod if the parts were anywhere near being damaged.

In the 1980's Porsche tuners did the same trick to 911's to straighten-out the front end, so nothing new.

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Old 14 March 2006, 08:58 AM
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ARB bushes if worn can creak when steering
Old 14 March 2006, 11:37 AM
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Mine has been diagnosed, the creaking is coming from within the rack itself. cost of repair £750+vat new rack or £350+vat exchange unit from subaru dealer

I'm going to live with it for the time being, more important items to replace at the moment

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if it is shimmed properly it should not be a problem

i did my own bumpsteer mod by 4mm (i think, did it so long ago)
and i have had no problems with my rack (about 2 years ago i think?)
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