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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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I read a thread and they recommend DRE Steering Rack Busings.

I just spent an hour surfing the net looking with no luck. Can anyone tell me were to find them.

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Just a guess, but how about DRM? They have rack bushings.


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Just a guess, but how about DRM? They have rack bushings.


Thanks! That was it.
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If you have any other questions please let me know



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How big a deal is it to change them?

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How long would it take for a typical "corvette shop" to install these bushings?
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Randy @ DMR;

I have a couple more questions concerning the steering rack bushings.

1. What are the torque specs for the bolts that have been removed?
2. Can the bushings be ordered on line? I found them on your web site but there dosen't seem to be a link attached to the photo.

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Originally Posted by 07MontRedcp
Randy @ DMR;

I have a couple more questions concerning the steering rack bushings.

1. What are the torque specs for the bolts that have been removed?
2. Can the bushings be ordered on line? I found them on your web site but there dosen't seem to be a link attached to the photo.

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Apache Junction AZ? I spent a good deal of time in AJ as a kid. If you heard guns blasting that was just us. Things have changed a bunch out there now, is what I hear.
1. I will get the specs in the AM
2. Our ebay store has them, but no online buying on our website yet.

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Originally Posted by rfopt
How long would it take for a typical "corvette shop" to install these bushings?
IF they have the rack out for any reason, maybe 15 minutes. If they are just doing the bushing and nothing else, 1 hour.

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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
Apache Junction AZ? I spent a good deal of time in AJ as a kid. If you heard guns blasting that was just us. Things have changed a bunch out there now, is what I hear.
1. I will get the specs in the AM
2. Our ebay store has them, but no online buying on our website yet.

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Placed my order thru your ebay store and paypal.

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Sorry for the late reply,

rack to crandle 74 foot pounds
lower steering rack bolt 25 foot pounds (use some sort of thread locker) we use either a new bolt or red locite.

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