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Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:03
by Cruz
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?p ... t&Itemid=6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It says simple DIY fitment.
How simple is that exactly and how difficult is it to remove the old ones?
Can it be done comfortably without ramps?

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:06
by Ian Hulley
Straight forward job, an hour and a half inc a coffee.

Sometimes the remains of the old bushes have to be pulled out using threaded bar,nuts,washers and a suitably large socket.

Axle stands were sufficient.

Ian

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:10
by Cruz
I don't have any axle stands. Maybe a convenient kerb will suffice?

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:12
by Ian Hulley
Suppose that's possible ..... time to invest though perhaps ?

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:28
by Cruz
More questions :oops:

Recommend any brand?
And what rating do they need to be?
Where is best to locate on the chassis, front and back?

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:31
by jamesc76
Cruz wrote:More questions :oops:

Recommend any brand?
And what rating do they need to be?
Where is best to locate on the chassis, front and back?


I have a few sets of similar to these work well more than up to the job

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DRAPER-64431-PAIR ... 2a08e225f6

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 14:43
by Cruz
jamesc76 wrote:
Cruz wrote:More questions :oops:

Recommend any brand?
And what rating do they need to be?
Where is best to locate on the chassis, front and back?


I have a few sets of similar to these work well more than up to the job

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DRAPER-64431-PAIR ... 2a08e225f6
Do you put them just behind the jacking points?

Re: Fitting steering rack bushes

Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 15:26
by jamesc76
yeah on the chassis rail, put a bit of wood between the two so as not to damage owt tho!