DR steering rack bushing
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DR steering rack bushing
I'm getting the parts together, and also working up both the ambition and courage, to install a hew harmonic damper on my C-5. Since I have to remove the rack as part of the job, I heard that DRM sell either a delrin or aluminum bushing, to replace the OE rubber bushing.
Has anyone here used this bushing on their car? If so, was it worth the time/money for the part?
TIA!
Has anyone here used this bushing on their car? If so, was it worth the time/money for the part?
TIA!
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Siloam Springs AR
I looked at getting the Doug Rippie bushing when I did my swap. At under 40 bucks it isn't terribly expensive. I read up on the installation instructions and decided against it. For the aluminum version it might require some you to clearance the rack to get the bushing to fit. I was already ordering some other stuff from Rock Auto so I got the Moog bushing for like 8 bucks. I cannot imagine either of these bushings doing a great deal more than stock. One side of the rack is pretty much a solid mount anyway. Unless you are in Zen with your car I doubt you will be able to tell either way.
If I was already buying something from Doug I probably would have tried the delrin version because I like cool parts like this but I would have spent as much in shipping as I did for the entire Moog part. Ask on the road racing forum, they might say different.
If I was already buying something from Doug I probably would have tried the delrin version because I like cool parts like this but I would have spent as much in shipping as I did for the entire Moog part. Ask on the road racing forum, they might say different.
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From: Western NY
I looked at getting the Doug Rippie bushing when I did my swap. At under 40 bucks it isn't terribly expensive. I read up on the installation instructions and decided against it. For the aluminum version it might require some you to clearance the rack to get the bushing to fit. I was already ordering some other stuff from Rock Auto so I got the Moog bushing for like 8 bucks. I cannot imagine either of these bushings doing a great deal more than stock. One side of the rack is pretty much a solid mount anyway. Unless you are in Zen with your car I doubt you will be able to tell either way.
If I was already buying something from Doug I probably would have tried the delrin version because I like cool parts like this but I would have spent as much in shipping as I did for the entire Moog part. Ask on the road racing forum, they might say different.
If I was already buying something from Doug I probably would have tried the delrin version because I like cool parts like this but I would have spent as much in shipping as I did for the entire Moog part. Ask on the road racing forum, they might say different.
Thanks for the input! Was it an ordeal changing out the bushing?
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From: Farmington CT
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I've installed a few of the DRM bushing, great thing about DRM parts is the PEOPLE!!!
I've spoken with Randy numerous times on many different topics.
The DRM bushing takes a minute or two to align, but install is pretty simple
Be sure to have the correct crank pulley installer/remover and ALWAYS pin the pulley.
I have the crank pin kits ready to ship at $79
I've spoken with Randy numerous times on many different topics.
The DRM bushing takes a minute or two to align, but install is pretty simple
Be sure to have the correct crank pulley installer/remover and ALWAYS pin the pulley.
I have the crank pin kits ready to ship at $79
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From: Siloam Springs AR
The installation of the Moog version was painless. I believe it is some sort of poly material. You can push each half into place by hand then push the metal spacer through the middle.
I am not stating the Moog is somehow better than the Doug Rippie parts. They should all work fine even the stock rubber one. I think the main purpose of this is to dampen road harmonics. The rack really cannot deflect any appreciable amount.
Before I did it, my thinking was that this was going to hold the rack in place better. With one side being a solid mount, it is mostly there to control the vibrations in my opinion. It was a fine thing to replace. The rubber one worked fine for 13 years. Hopefully this one will be just as durable.
I am not stating the Moog is somehow better than the Doug Rippie parts. They should all work fine even the stock rubber one. I think the main purpose of this is to dampen road harmonics. The rack really cannot deflect any appreciable amount.
Before I did it, my thinking was that this was going to hold the rack in place better. With one side being a solid mount, it is mostly there to control the vibrations in my opinion. It was a fine thing to replace. The rubber one worked fine for 13 years. Hopefully this one will be just as durable.
Last edited by The Void; Apr 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM.
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From: Western NY
I've installed a few of the DRM bushing, great thing about DRM parts is the PEOPLE!!!
I've spoken with Randy numerous times on many different topics.
The DRM bushing takes a minute or two to align, but install is pretty simple
Be sure to have the correct crank pulley installer/remover and ALWAYS pin the pulley.
I have the crank pin kits ready to ship at $79
I've spoken with Randy numerous times on many different topics.
The DRM bushing takes a minute or two to align, but install is pretty simple
Be sure to have the correct crank pulley installer/remover and ALWAYS pin the pulley.
I have the crank pin kits ready to ship at $79
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