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New steering rack bushing products which one to go with? Outfitterdesign or Ultimate?

am4x4

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How easily are these mounts and bushings installed?

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The rack does need to be removed from the vehicle and I would say that the hardest part of the whole install is removing and reinstalling the rack. Once the rack is out the replacement of the drivers side bushings is very easy using the tool I provide and a 5" c-clamp. Things are a little tight when reinstalling the rack with the larger pass side clamp but it is not too big of a deal.
 

FOXedupONE

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Am4x4 looks like you have a beefy well thought out design for a complete kit, with key differences from the other designs.

Let us know when and where it will be available and what it will be called.
 

FOXedupONE

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Do Chevy/gmc Colorado/canyons have the same problem with the same parts and the loose rack? Maybe their tires are smaller, not all of them are are 4x4 or go offroad or have torsion cranked up so maybe they experience the problem less. But if the parts are the same then these upgraded parts can also be a solution for vehicles that are way more plentiful then the relatively small crowd of enthusiast owned Hummers.
 

am4x4

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Do Chevy/gmc Colorado/canyons have the same problem with the same parts and the loose rack? Maybe their tires are smaller, not all of them are are 4x4 or go offroad or have torsion cranked up so maybe they experience the problem less. But if the parts are the same then these upgraded parts can also be a solution for vehicles that are way more plentiful then the relatively small crowd of enthusiast owned Hummers.

Yes they do....and I am pretty sure my kit will fit them too
 

am4x4

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Am4x4 looks like you have a beefy well thought out design for a complete kit, with key differences from the other designs.

Let us know when and where it will be available and what it will be called.

thank you...It should be available in a month or so if all goes well in testing
 
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Bigunit

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I think this post/notice is appropriate at this point in this discusion and because we strive to treat every member of H4O fairly and equally, I edited am4x4's above post and in our effort to be somewhat transparent as moderators, here's the reason why.

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am4x4

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I think this post/notice is appropriate at this point in this discusion and because we strive to treat every member of H4O fairly and equally, I edited am4x4's above post and in our effort to be somewhat transparent as moderators, here's the reason why.

Forum Policy: A discussion of the merits and comparaison of any product is always welcome on the forum because it gives members more information to consider before they spend their hard-earned money on any product.However, in the case of forum sponsors, H4O moderators, in their sole discretion,reserve the right to edit or delete any posts or portions thereof (1) if thecomments and/or opinions a take on or contain derogatory or derisive comments directed to theproduct of an H4O sponsor (if you have something better to buy - then don't buy it); and (2) links in any discussion thread to a fabricator'scompeting product who is not an H4O sponsor, are not permitted and will be deleted - as this is an imporatnt benefit that we offer to our forum sponsors. Any questions or comments about this policy can be sent directly to my or any forum mod's attention. I ask all members to please respect this policy, even if you may not agree with it.


It seems you edited out my website link, Sorry if I crossed a line there. FYI I had contacted an admin a while ago about posting my products, I was told that it was ok to post about them in existing threads and was not really given any other boundaries so I am learning as I go. I will not post my website again.
 

SolidusJ

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This is a old thread I know but my Outfitter kit is killing me. 2 day now and my lift kit is not done because the new bushing isn't lining up. I drop the rack today and everything looks as it should be. It looks if I can'y get it to work to stick the OEM ones back in and use their block. I WANT MY T BACK AND OUT THE SHOP!!!!!!
 

digglesworth

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My Outfitter Design kit has been great. Both on the road and on the trail. I don't have a lift though. I think 06 H3 runs the same kit abd he's lifted. Not sure why it isn't working fir you.
 

atvspeed4

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This is a old thread I know but my Outfitter kit is killing me. 2 day now and my lift kit is not done because the new bushing isn't lining up. I drop the rack today and everything looks as it should be. It looks if I can'y get it to work to stick the OEM ones back in and use their block. I WANT MY T BACK AND OUT THE SHOP!!!!!!

Shoot us an email and let's get this taken care of.
 

4speedfunk

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Tardville
The Outfitter Design kit is top notch. I installed one in a customer's Alpha...made a huge difference immediately. Not sure how you could have issues installing it...very simple, and the instructions are spot-on. Having inspected my fair share of busted H3 racks, the problem is clear. IMO...driver-side bushings are a must, perhaps even more critical than the clamp (read post #16 of this thread).
 
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