J.,
I installed a rebuilt rack from TRF 4 yrs. ago in CF38690UO and it seemed to
tighten things up considerably. Seems like the OEM and rebuilt units have
nylon bushings and maybe the bronze would be an upgrade. I really don't know
'cause I've never had one apart. I also installed a TRF rebuilt unit in
CF37325U and it looks great, but until I replace the drivetrain I can't speak
for it's effect on handling (feels real tight when pushing in and out of the
garage).
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
jbonina@nectech.com wrote:
> My mechanic says my steering rack is sloppy; it's not the tie-rods or
> tie rod ends. He says it's the "bushings". He wants to pull the rack
> and have a machinist make new bronze bushings for it. The bushings
> would be around $30 (US) and the labor around 3 hours.
>
> TRF sells a rebuilt rack for $229 (1976 glovrbox companion) including
> a $100 core charge. The racjk includes everything from tie rod end to
> tie rod end.
>
> What do you think?
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