Steering rack bushings...
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I've helped install a bunch on various club members cars. Most people notice a differnce, some don't. I've always noticed more feedback from the road, and a quicker steering response.
I think one way to easily tell what they do is after the install turn a corner then let go of the wheel, it will straighten up much quicker than before.
They arent expensive, so I think its worth it.
I think one way to easily tell what they do is after the install turn a corner then let go of the wheel, it will straighten up much quicker than before.
They arent expensive, so I think its worth it.
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big difference on my 04 STI...
like the post above, my stock rubber steering bushing looked like it has been chewed up and spat out after only 1.5yrs...installed the Whiteline bushings (~30min) with the help of my friend (use a lot of grease, I used Mobil 1 Synthetic)...night and day...there was immediate response when you turn the wheel...prior to the upgrade, there was this hesitation when you turned your wheel...after, you turn your wheel...and the car responds...well worth the $30...
I did this mod together with the Kartboy 6sp short shifter and front/rear bushings...another nice mod I would recommend.
I did this mod together with the Kartboy 6sp short shifter and front/rear bushings...another nice mod I would recommend.
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Originally Posted by Kostamojen
I've helped install a bunch on various club members cars. Most people notice a differnce, some don't. I've always noticed more feedback from the road, and a quicker steering response.
I think one way to easily tell what they do is after the install turn a corner then let go of the wheel, it will straighten up much quicker than before.
They arent expensive, so I think its worth it.
I think one way to easily tell what they do is after the install turn a corner then let go of the wheel, it will straighten up much quicker than before.
They arent expensive, so I think its worth it.
+1 for steve hookin' me up
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i just installed some whiteline bushings in my sti and i had pulled the passenger side bushing off and it had a hole as well. but it tightened up everything and i love the turn in feel now. and the steering is much more stable in high speed turns. best $30 bucks ive put into my sti.
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I have them for my05 and there is a noticable difference. I hope they added the tool thing bob that they were supposed to because they were a pita to install without it. I might have saved myself the headache on this one and just taken it to a shop.
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...ring+rack+pita
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...ring+rack+pita
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Originally Posted by subabu05
I hope they added the tool thing bob that they were supposed to because they were a pita to install without it.
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Has anyone had any experinec with the Hardrace steering rack bushings? Or are they all pretty much the same when it comes to installing on a wrx with 154k miles on it? Thanks.
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Install is a bit frustrating at first, but once you get it figured out with a few walkthroughs it's not too bad. I can actually assist on the install for a few beers!
-Brian
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Ok, so I put my car on ramps to change the steering rack bushings. I got to the first one on the passenger side, out/in, no problem at all. Took me like 10 mins to do. Now what is up with he drivers side square bushing. That one is such a pita! I had to stop and put everything back together. Does the drivers side really need to be changed since it is sitting in a groove already? Or, am I missing something? I have an '02 wrx wagon. Thanks.
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Ok, so I put my car on ramps to change the steering rack bushings. I got to the first one on the passenger side, out/in, no problem at all. Took me like 10 mins to do. Now what is up with he drivers side square bushing. That one is such a pita! I had to stop and put everything back together. Does the drivers side really need to be changed since it is sitting in a groove already? Or, am I missing something? I have an '02 wrx wagon. Thanks.
I used the Super Pro bushings. Got them in a group buy for super cheap. I did notice a difference but it's not night and day. The rubber ones on my 03 wagon were in great shape. I think I had around 60K miles on the car when I did it.
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YEAH!!! I got both of the stock bushings out and they were cracked. What a PITA! Also they had marks where the steering rack was sliding back and forth. Well I finally got it finished. I found that loosening up the steering linkage right above the rack(12mm bolt about 4-5 inches above axle joint) gave about an eighth inch of play which was plenty. Now that I know this, I can probably do them both(taking out the stock and in with the new) in about a half hour. These were the blue bushings that everyone said was harder. With 154k miles on the old bushings, installing the new ones is definitely night and day. Thanks.