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mhrallyteam
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sloppy steering...

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I have a slight dead spot in my steering, about an half inch. My ball joints and tie rod are ok, and my steering rack bushing too. Does anyone had to change a steering rack due to this. :?:
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Post by BAC5.2 »

Get stiffer steering rack bushings.

Even new stock ones have a lot of play.
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Post by evolutionmovement »

Yes, a bad rack will stick. The play is the bushings if the tie rods and ball joints are good.

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Post by scottzg »

I bet the rack is walking in the little mount. Tighten the bolts if you can, or get new/upgraded bushings.

You can see this happening if you wiggle the wheel with someone under the rack.
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Post by mhrallyteam »

I already have upgraded mrt bushings, i guess i`ll replace both tie rod assy and ball joints. Maybe the control arm bushing are worn too, are those expensive :?:
92 l swapped to ej22T with 2.0T shortblock
4.111 manual 2.5RS tranny, sti eng mount, wrx I/C, MBC, WRX turboback exhaust, WRX front seats, STI rad cap, WRX specR1 struts, Eibach springs , leg turbo front brake, WRX rear brake.
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