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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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Help. Does anyone know if a design 2 steering rack will interchange with the design 2, harness routed above gear, steering rack.

Mine was damaged in a collision and the GM dealer said he can't find an early 1998 type 1 design.

Dealer wants $1,500 to rebuild rack!
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Check with Marc @ Vettenuts.com. He's a member here that has a vette salvage. He might be able to help...
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I have the rack and pinion from my 99 coming out this week...no issues...I can get it out, cleaned up and on the way....just be forewarned many parts folks want a core charge upfront to be refunded if yours is rebuildable you also have to ship yours back....I don't
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I pulled the vette out of the dealer yesterday and flat bedded it up to Corvette Center in Newington CT for the repair. I can forward them your info if they need a replacement rack. Contact me. thx
Ken 203.814.6419
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Originally Posted by KenneyB
Help. Does anyone know if a design 2 steering rack will interchange with the design 2, harness routed above gear, steering rack.

Mine was damaged in a collision and the GM dealer said he can't find an early 1998 type 1 design.

Dealer wants $1,500 to rebuild rack!
KenneyB,

If you still have your rack available, we can rebuild it starting at $300.00 (plus s&h). There is roughly a two week turn around right now on rack rebuilds.

Please let us know if we can help! Give us a call at 1.877.GO.TURN1 to talk to our tech support!

Thank you,
Bry
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 05:59 PM
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Kenny, If your C5 isn't a DD then by all means I would send out the original and have it rebuilt.

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