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Author: | dannzhu [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:36 pm ] |
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Hi guys, I bought a new steering rack recently, only opened the package today. Now I wonder if the rack is supposed to be like that? Isn't it supposed to be straight? ![]() Please advise... Thanks, Daniel |
Author: | NAV [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:45 pm ] |
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It's busted just send it to me ![]() Nah it looks ok because if youre referring to the thin arms at the end they are meant to bend at a joint so that they can move with the suspension and steering. |
Author: | Mini Mad [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:45 pm ] |
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The tie bars should move like that so that they can move with suspension movement. Check and they should move around the same on both ends. |
Author: | DTrain [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:48 pm ] |
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are you talking about the tie rods? (the rod with the red sleeve on it?) they swivel to allow for the action of the suspension. looks like the box has taken a bit of a beating |
Author: | dannzhu [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:01 pm ] |
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Actually I cannot move the rod ends at all. It's very solid. How do I properly check/move them? Daniel |
Author: | Hanra [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
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Its in serviceable condition. Who is carrying out the work on your vehicle? |
Author: | GT mowog [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:06 pm ] |
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That does look like a UK made rack? Don't fit it, send it back. They aren't much good I'm afraid. |
Author: | dannzhu [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:33 pm ] |
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@Hanra: Taking it to Link tomorrow. Why? @GT Mowog: Isn't it the rack for Rover Minis? Daniel |
Author: | GT mowog [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:19 pm ] |
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dannzhu wrote: @GT Mowog: Isn't it the rack for Rover Minis? Daniel Maybe, but they have a very poor life and the new ones like yours even shorter. Do a search here on ausmini. One member recently go a whole 3 months out of his. Normally about a year is all you can expect. If you can get you hands on a Ozzy Rack (CAM Gears) and have it overhaulled (PM the doc if you like) it will last and last. |
Author: | Hanra [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:21 pm ] |
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^^^^WHAT HE SAID^^^^ |
Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:31 pm ] |
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GT mowog wrote: dannzhu wrote: @GT Mowog: Isn't it the rack for Rover Minis? Daniel Maybe, but they have a very poor life and the new ones like yours even shorter. Do a search here on ausmini. One member recently go a whole 3 months out of his. Normally about a year is all you can expect. If you can get you hands on a Ozzy Rack (CAM Gears) and have it overhaulled (PM the doc if you like) it will last and last. Oz racks fit a Rover OK, maxi23 is now running one after his new UK one died in ONE month!. (However, you will have a little less steering lock). |
Author: | dannzhu [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:55 pm ] |
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Sigh! I wish I researched on this topic before. Thanks everyone for the advice. Any suggestion where I can get an OZ rack? Daniel |
Author: | NG [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:01 pm ] |
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i have had a Uk one & it has been fine, 11,000 k's but the doc does do a good one!!! if mine fails ill be using the Doc with my spare. |
Author: | Maxi23 [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:03 pm ] |
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Dr Mini is right, my rack from minisport died after a month or two. The repro crap that is coming oz is total BS. I am now running a rebuilt oz rack courtesy of Dr Mini. |
Author: | dannzhu [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:59 pm ] |
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OK, got the rack installed today. Here's crossing my fingers hoping they will last. Just in case...where can I get OZ rack? @Maxi: I'm curious...the UK rack that you had, was the shaft black or anodized gold? Thanks, Daniel |
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