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Steering rack U-Bolts. Tips?
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Author:  bnicho [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Steering rack U-Bolts. Tips?
I removed the knackered rack from my Moke today and I have the new one sitting in place. I'm struggling to get the u-bolts to slot into the bodyshell. The Subframe mounts are all undone and the drivetrain and subby is sitting about 2" away from the body.

Any suggestions to getting the u-bolts in without removing the subframe completely?

Cheers,
Brett.
Author:  mini_mad_matt [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:54 pm ]
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I had a real job of getting those back in just the other day. I tried levering the subframe this way and that, but i think the succesfull position was when i levered the subframe forward. I did this by levering in between the body of the car and the tower of the subframe.

I believe that was when i had success of getting the u bolts in, but i was quite frustrated at the time so i may be remembering wrong.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:32 am ]
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They tend to open up after tightening so the ends are spread when removed.
Squeeze them a little in a vice and try them in the holes first, from inside the car- then they will go in pretty easy. :wink:
Author:  michaelb [ Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:57 pm ]
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Squeeze them a little in a vice and try them in the holes first, from inside the car- then they will go in pretty easy

I agree, did this last week and u bolts went in easy once they are "squeezed" to line up with the holes.
I guess they came out so they must go back in, but you shouldn't have to drop the sub-frame out altogether.
Author:  bnicho [ Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:44 pm ]
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Thanks guys, managed to get them back in after a bit of squeezing. 8)
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