Replacing Steering Rack Bushing

[Joe Camilleri]

rebuilding may not be worth your effort. I got a rebuilt rack for the Scirocco fairly cheap.

[Greg Amy]

rebuilding may not be worth your effort. I got a rebuilt rack for the Scirocco fairly cheap.

Unfortunately, as I recall my '83 GTi had a nifty close-ratio rack. Not only would it be illegal to use the 'Roc box, it would be a performance disadvantage...

[Dave Zaslow]

Ah yes, the wounded rack syndrome. Fixed in my ITB Rabbit with a new rack.

The proper box, 171-419-063, is still available but expensive. The inexpensive ones are Chinese and, I think, not the right ratio. The difference is approx. $700. Rapid Parts (sponsor) shows one from Meyle at $170. Call Dean at 845-352-1138 and ask him if it is the right ratio and a decent part. Let him know it's for a racecar.

DZ

[chewy8000]

Doh. I just tossed a rack last week from my ITB rabbit. Sorry Sandro...

[Sandro]

thanks guys, I had a feeling that was going to be the case. I am really not a fan of rebuilt stuff, especially for the racecar. Worst case I could buy a cheap rebuilt and just swap the bushing.

I am going to try and make a replacement bushing on the lathe, and see if it works(have to take the old one apart first to make sure its do able)

[Bill Miller]

Sandro,

I'm pretty sure I've got a spare Rabbit GTI rack in my pile of spare parts. I pulled it from my old street car before I dumped the shell. I'll take a look over the weekend.

[Sandro]

Bill, ok thanks let me know.


Pulled the bushing out and its a little different than I thought, would require a lathe and mill to make.