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Patrick Robinson
Tinkerer
New Providence
Soarer TT

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Reg: 09-2007

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Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 07:19 am, by:  Patrick Robinson (Islandsoarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well I just completed the replacement of my steering rack bushings. I had my soarer since november and it has always had a shimmy. I just got arround to changing the bushings. It's amazing how three little rubbers can change the handling condition of your car. After I lowered the jack I hopped in and took it for a test spin.
AWWW MAN! AWESOME! Even with the shimmy the car rode smoothly but now, it feels like I'm riding on air.
I think every corner that I pulled out of I did a fishtail. I actually got to feel the full power of my car today. I went straight up to, I think 180km/h. WOOOOOOOW! I was thinking about selling this now because of gas prices, but to hell with gas I think I'm gonna sell it and get one that is stick.
My brother told me I need to write my will because he said he thought I used to do alot of speeding before but now.....
John Loh
Tinkerer
WA
SC400 (31)

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Monday, February 23, 2009 - 11:46 pm, by:  John Loh (Johnathanloh) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've read this post about 3 or 4 times and it still makes me laugh.
Ben Dowdell
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SA
GT Limited V8

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 01:27 am, by:  Ben Dowdell (Ben) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

great post Patrick .....

is this an easy do it yourself job? does/has anyone done a tutorial on how to replace?

part numbers for a V8 Limited?
Ben Dowdell
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SA
GT Limited V8

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 02:12 am, by:  Ben Dowdell (Ben) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

is ok answered this for myself .... gonna happen real soon.
Dave Cazes
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sa
tt

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 12:55 pm, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Considering the parts are only $39 in superpro its worth it really
Chris Lock
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sa
V8 Limited

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 05:42 pm, by:  Chris Lock (Sledge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What parts do we need, and how do we do it :-)
Brenton Trafford
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SA
V8 Limited - UZZ31

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 09:09 am, by:  Brenton Trafford (Traff) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, information please!
Dave Cazes
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tt

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 10:26 am, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wow, Im suprised i could link that picture as it s private address.

I hav no idea what brand patrick used, but superpro make them, they are the only Australian made bush

There are 2 versions available, one suited to vehicles with steering rack housing outside diameter of 47mm or one of 50mm
50mm is the more common one, but it pays to check so you dont have to send it back and swap it for the other one.

$39 per packet (one cars worth)
postage would be $10 or something, and I have a few instock here
Michael James
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Queensland
V8 UZZ31 Limited

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 12:26 pm, by:  Michael James (Wildwizard) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dave are those the passenger side bush that wrap around the rack?

EDIT: Found info on the product :-

They are selling a nolothane bush kit of all three bushes.

Preferred is rubber which is available from vftbushes and Toyota (castlehill has a kit)
Dave Cazes
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sa
tt

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 04:41 pm, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I put a picture up :S
Easy to understand

Rubber is preferred for the comfort bashers.

In the steering rack which isnt your suspension you wont get increased NVB
Joe Russell
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Marlborough
4.0 V8 GT-L(UZZ31)

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 07:00 pm, by:  Joe Russell (Joe_r) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Picture doesn't show for me
Dave Cazes
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sa
tt

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Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 11:58 am, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah pic hsowed on my work terminal, but not at home, the link was from a private/ locked address so thats whay you cant see it


Upload
Dave Cazes
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tt

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Friday, February 27, 2009 - 09:04 am, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Full install write up is here

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/208313-daizen-steering-rack-bushings-install-5 6k-warning.html
Ben Dowdell
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SA
GT Limited V8

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Monday, March 02, 2009 - 01:20 am, by:  Ben Dowdell (Ben) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Steering Rack Bush Replacement

well guys i did this fix today..... very impressed with the results.

The old bushes were rooted to say the least. As Patrick has already stated wooooooooow.

I filled the swear jar considerable as is encountered a few hassles. i did the job on my back which is always fun.

The biggest issue i had was the top half of the top bush as i have hands like shovels it made the going quite difficult to locate the bush properly.

I worked out later to put the jack under the transmission bell housing and raise it buy an inch. very slowly, very carefully and with someone else watching jack it up.....

This allowed enough room for me to slide my hands in and push the top half of the upper bush in square. a little grease helped it slide in easily.

If i should ever have to do the job again i would do it inside of an hour however i would probably still swear considerably.

no other tips other than to follow the destructions supplied by Andrew Vlamos and i also used Peter Scotts tutorial as a picture guide.

steering is tight, more responsive, scary responsive and much better feel. If there is one negative it is that it makes you all the more aware of how rooted your other bushes are..... as the funds become available i will do these too.

Big thanks to Andrew Vlamos, prompt delivery of parts and a top guy to speak with. I was so excited about the results i called him at 6:30pm Sunday to tell him.
John Loh
Tinkerer
WA
SC400 (31)

Posts: 33
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Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 10:44 am, by:  John Loh (Johnathanloh) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

BUT BUT BUT...
was it a WOOOOOW like


"I think every corner that I pulled out of I did a fishtail. I actually got to feel the full power of my car today. I went straight up to, I think 180km/h. WOOOOOOOW!"?

because i'm doing it asap if so
Costa Tsimiklis
Tinkerer
Victoria
TT 300rwkw

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Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 11:35 pm, by:  Costa Tsimiklis (Driftshop) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Must have been teh new muffler bearings.


"I think every corner that I pulled out of I did a fishtail. I actually got to feel the full power of my car today. I went straight up to, I think 180km/h. WOOOOOOOW!"?
Lionel Trotea
Tinkerer
QLD
2.5L TT

Posts: 23
Reg: 06-2007

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Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 06:09 pm, by:  Lionel Trotea (Baileys112) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What exactly do i buy and from where? and how much?
I want to say WOOOOOOOOW too!
:-)
David Henderson
Tinkerer
Nsw
TT

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Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 09:22 pm, by:  David Henderson (Hendo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I recently changed mine with nolethane ones, the rack showed signs of metal on metal wear, thats how rooted the bushes were!

now I can really feel how stuffed every other bush in my front end is....
Sean Routledge
DieHard
Victoria
V8 Limited

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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 09:13 pm, by:  Sean Routledge (Stircrazy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Did mine with Vlamos bushes the other week.

I can't say WOOOOOOW!!! But I will say it made a difference. A lot stiffer in the steering now, and more precise.

Glad I got it done, thanks Patrick
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
GT30/37r Single T 5 speed

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Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 10:38 pm, by:  Jeff Smith (Mozzie) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Old thread but worth the mention....
Also changed mine today.. They were completely stuffed.. Next to no rubber on them.. I bought the ones of eBay on the above pic (blue one's)
As all have mentioned .. More precise steering..
Money well spent and very easy job.. Hardest part was un doing the bolts and nuts..
Oleg Akulshin
TryHard
Vic
V8 UZZ31

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Reg: 06-2009

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 06:53 am, by:  Oleg Akulshin (Sliqu3) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just wanted to ask, is it possible to replace entire rack with the engine still on, without special tools, or taking off major components?
Tom Richards
Goo Roo
nsw
V8

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 07:49 am, by:  Tom Richards (Tomr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i have changed all th ebushes , and can see no reason why the rack cannot be changed easily with the engine in

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