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| Author: | Willkog89 [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What is the purpose of the steering rack u-bolt nylon? |
I am going to fit a new steering rack to my mini soon, I have done this before, but and I am wondering about the nylon spacer/washer/sleeve used for between the u-bolt and the steering rack. Are these absolutely necessary? I didnt use these on my last rack change. There was none on my car when the aussie made rack came off. I see they can be bought on ebay now, but I'm hoping to replace my rack well before its estimate arrival. Also, I might add that my last rack change was on a different mini - i'm not changing the rack on this mini for a second time! |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the purpose of the steering rack u-bolt nylon? |
I have never seen those sleeves on any of my minis either. I do have a set somewhere but decided against fitting them in case they compressed and let the u-bolts become lose. Maybe they are meant to help prevent the rack from moving? |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the purpose of the steering rack u-bolt nylon? |
It's called an anti-rattle strip. Can't advise on whether or not it's needed. http://minikingdomonline.com.au/product ... ring-rack/ |
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| Author: | Lillee [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the purpose of the steering rack u-bolt nylon? |
They rattle?? |
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| Author: | diecast [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the purpose of the steering rack u-bolt nylon? |
In the interests of reducing NVH - noise , vibration, harshness, vehicle manufactures now isolate steering racks in rubber bushings - especially for noise related to power steering systems. Nylon/rubber strips not required for mini racks. For improved chassis dynamics/response you want less compliance not more, that is why race cars are fitted with rod ends/rose joints |
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| Author: | Willkog89 [ Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the purpose of the steering rack u-bolt nylon? |
ok, so these dont really make the safety of the rack? I have seen them referred to as "anti-slip" gaskets. I'm sure that once fitted snugly, they wouldn't affect it? |
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