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What to do about a bad sterring rack?
Today i went down to a place to get alignment, one of the last things before i was complely finshed with the 5spd swap to make it compley drivable, and they told me to come look at the rack, it leaked from what looked to be a boot, a high and low preasure hose, and the tie rods (i think thats the name) would move up and down a little, they said i would need to get a new one installed before they did the alignment. They called a couple people up and none of them made racks for the svx, then they called a sube dealer, $1200 U.S. for a new rack, way out of my price range. Is there any were that can rebuild them, or has them for sale for alot cheaper? What did you do when your power sterring rack went out? Thanks
Last edited by svxsubaru1; 03-18-2004 at 05:07 PM. |
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yes, racks can be and are rebuilt. check on the net and even if you can't find a rebuilt svx rack i would think you could find a place that will rebuild yours.
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this site may be a good place to give you an idea: http://www.atlantic-ent.com/index.html
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i was given the same quote when my rack supposedly failed. i opted for a used one for $600. that's when i started having power steering problems.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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rebuilt rack
I have a VERY reliable rebuilder that does our racks w/a lifetime warranty. $195. exchange! I have used them for years and years for racks and cv shafts, w/o ANY problems. I'm working w/want-a-fast-svx right now for his car.
They have cores in stock, ready to build. Basically takes a day to have it ready for me to p.u. and ship. If you're interested PM me, or email me. mile-hi-bri |
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I sell used racks for $230 each.
Mike |
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Re: rebuilt rack
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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rebuilt rack
Kenneth,
It wasn't specifically aimed @ you, but I'm glad you saw it after you posted about your rack. The rebuilt racks are readily available, so if/when you need one, just holler! I'll get it handled ASAP! Thanks, mile-hi-bri - Brian |
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I got a rebuilt one from Advanced Auto for $250....
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Rebuilt through my local dealer= $300
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