Steering response
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: Tucson Ariz
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,725
Likes: 366
From: Montoursville Pa
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 24,952
Likes: 2,668
From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
Our 2009 has steering that is much lighter and more precise than our previous 2006, with identical alignments and tires.
My understanding is that although replacement racks for 2005-2007 are now made with the tighter tolerances, none of the other parts can be safely exchanged.
My understanding is that although replacement racks for 2005-2007 are now made with the tighter tolerances, none of the other parts can be safely exchanged.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: Tucson Ariz
Our 2009 has steering that is much lighter and more precise than our previous 2006, with identical alignments and tires.
My understanding is that although replacement racks for 2005-2007 are now made with the tighter tolerances, none of the other parts can be safely exchanged.
My understanding is that although replacement racks for 2005-2007 are now made with the tighter tolerances, none of the other parts can be safely exchanged.
My understanding is that although replacement racks for 2005-2007 are now made with the tighter tolerances, none of the other parts can be safely exchanged.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,582
Likes: 46
From: va
Remanufactured racks are made with tighter tolerances (mine was ridiculously heavy to steer for the first couple hundred miles). The cardone ones get metal replacement internals over the plastic stuff, but you have to be careful with any rebuilt part as it can have issues.
Also you can increase road feel by using a metal steering rack bushing from DRM, and using polyurethane, delrin, or metal control arm bushings.
Also you can increase road feel by using a metal steering rack bushing from DRM, and using polyurethane, delrin, or metal control arm bushings.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 85
Likes: 18
From: Bullhead City, Arizona
The "service vehicle soon" comes up every time I start the car. The rack has most certainly failed to cause this message. However, the car does not feel like it has clunky steering or is hard to turn. It actually tracks and turns nicely. Based on this thread it sounds to me like there really is no point in replacing the rack only to have it fail again and be back to square one but out $2500. Getting a rack that holds up is not an option unless there is an updated part that has not yet been widely advertised.
*** replied to wrong thread but the response somewhat applies.
*** replied to wrong thread but the response somewhat applies.
Last edited by sneal46; Aug 9, 2021 at 11:34 PM.