Steering rack bushings

[Vicious805cobra]

For those that have installed aluminum steering rack bushing how do you guys like them, do they really make that big of a chattering noise or is it minimal? I'm about a set of steering rack bushings and wanted to hear some imput from you guys. Thanks

 

[slo-poc]

I love them, steering locks out before my tires rub. Life is good. install was 5 minutes.

 

[Evan5469]

I've had them on for a few years now and they do make a big difference in steering feel. Mine make no noise what-so-ever so don't be afraid of that.

 

[Vicious805cobra]

I've had them on for a few years now and they do make a big difference in steering feel. Mine make no noise what-so-ever so don't be afraid of that.

Thanks, that is what I was looking to hear.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Not 100% silent but far far better than before and the steering feel improvement was totally worth the work.:rockon:

 

[Vicious805cobra]

Not 100% silent but far far better than before and the steering feel improvement was totally worth the work.:rockon:

I don't mind a slight chatter hear and their ill just turn up the radio a bit more :banana:

 

[SVT_Troy]

It tightened my steering up alot and made it more responsive. Im wanting to do the solid steering shaft next to see if it improves more but I have a few things i need over that...

 

[Scotty B]

Daily driven for 3 yrs never had any chattering noise in my convertible. I had offset aluminum bushings to go with the X2 ball joints.

 

[DSGWhippedSnake]

Well worth it. One of the best mods I've done....steering feedback is worlds better. No noise here either, steering rack is silent.

 

[SVTr1gger]

I just finished the install of the MM steering rack bushings...the creaking noise is finally gone!, but now it has more of a popping noise. Just wondering if anyone may know what that is?

 

[SVT_Troy]

I just finished the install of the MM steering rack bushings...the creaking noise is finally gone!, but now it has more of a popping noise. Just wondering if anyone may know what that is?

Is he bushing flush against the k member like the directions state? I had to hammer my k member alittle for the bushing/washer to sit flush as the directions say

 

[SickBlackMach]

To anyone that hasn't done this mod...
DO THEM! DO THEM! DO THEM! DO THEM! DO THEM!
After doing mine, I was upset that I hadn't done them years sooner. Such a cheap and easy mod that delivers great results!:beer:

Is he bushing flush against the k member like the directions state? I had to hammer my k member alittle for the bushing/washer to sit flush as the directions say

Mine are, I used a dremel to fine fit them.

 

[jrgoffin]

I just finished the install of the MM steering rack bushings...the creaking noise is finally gone!, but now it has more of a popping noise. Just wondering if anyone may know what that is?

The popping could be the stock steering shaft. It's not exotic - just stamped steel fitted in to stamped steel so it wears and loosens up. Get a good steering shaft like MM or FR (my FR shown with the old stock one)...

 

[SVTr1gger]

After getting a closer look at it, it felt as if my inner tie rods were making the noise. After my alignment the noise was gone. Im assuming the alilgnment was so far out it made it chatter a little bit.