Janspeed

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Hi,

As the title says: Anyone use Steering Rack Bushes?

Just wondering how efficient they actually are for day to day use.

Ta

Janspeed

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No one uses these things???

myblackwrx

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Do you mean the uprated ones from Powerflex?
I've put them on my 93wrx and it did make the feel of the steering more positive.

StickyMicky

yes, a worthwhile mod, not to hard to fit either if you drop the steering knuckle joint down a little bit and let the rack hang.

worth doing alongside changing the track rod ends, steering rack ends, and ball joints IMO

Janspeed

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So it is worth it if you go the full monty then?

StickyMicky

what, you mean swap the parts while in the nude ?



not sure what you mean by full monty

honestly, most classics (probably a few newage?) nowadays are probably driving around on stock trackrod/steering rod/ball joints and you might as well do them all at the same time IMO

they are cheap to buy, and worth doing at the same time, for much better results, people tend to forget about the steering rack ends, but they have a joint in them as well, and you can pick them up for about 13quid each, doddle to change as well

i just think its pointless when people spend cash on uprated bits and bobs, when they probably have play in the other parts that are hardly ever replaced

Janspeed

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Not in the nude though, one might get something caught somewhere in the garage!

Mainly I had heard that the bushes tend to reduce vibration somewhat, and increase steering stability.

walterwhite

how much would all this cost roughly, does anyone know? for...

steering rack bushes
steering rack ends
track rod ends
ball joints

and where could i get them? i have a quick rack if that makes any difference?

thanks