Reloader
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Started and finished another little project this weekend. Since the Scorpworks rack mounts are in the testing phase and not available yet, I decided to do a little modding of my own. I ordered a new steering rack bracket/bushing assembly from the dealer. Only cost $27 and came in overnight. I removed my bracket assembly and it was definately bent up a bit. And the rubber bushing was deteriorating. Third assembly in 71K miles.
So I added a little reinforcement to the new one.
Also added a piece to the bottom to reinforce the hook that prevents upward movement as the tie rods tend to force it upwards causing the bent bracket.
Finished product. The added side pieces are offset to accommodate the offset mounting holes and the thick washers on the bolts.
Installed and it fit perfectly. Plenty of clearance between the front diff cover and the bracket reinforcements. The top bolt was kind of a bitch to install now due to the bracket add ons but a little perseverance paid off and both bolts turned in with a little locktite applied to them.
View from outside. Bottom piece is tight up against frame mount .
Steering definately feels tighter and a steering knock noise is gone. A firm rack is a good thing. I mean a firmly mounted rack is a good thing. Sorry.
That is all.
Later.
So I added a little reinforcement to the new one.
Also added a piece to the bottom to reinforce the hook that prevents upward movement as the tie rods tend to force it upwards causing the bent bracket.
Finished product. The added side pieces are offset to accommodate the offset mounting holes and the thick washers on the bolts.
Installed and it fit perfectly. Plenty of clearance between the front diff cover and the bracket reinforcements. The top bolt was kind of a bitch to install now due to the bracket add ons but a little perseverance paid off and both bolts turned in with a little locktite applied to them.
View from outside. Bottom piece is tight up against frame mount .
Steering definately feels tighter and a steering knock noise is gone. A firm rack is a good thing. I mean a firmly mounted rack is a good thing. Sorry.
That is all.
Later.
