I think I have a problem. I'm trying to get the old rack out, so i get the right size wrench(took for ever to find), a pipe and went to work. So i push push push then POP, comes loose so i go under the car keep cranking and relize the whole freaking bolt is coming out!!! Is it suppose to do that?
Now all it does is spin doesnt seem to be backing out any....
Uh...take a gander at the other side of the K-member and you'll see the head of the bolt ;)
AHHH. I thought it was a stud. Thanks chuck.
yep that solved that just have to get the steering shaft off, and the lines off and its out!!
Got the rack almost out, now i cant get the splined shaft to budge from the rag joint. Is there some special way to get it out??
did you take the bolt all the way out?
yep
a little wiggle, penetrating oil, and some torque go a long way. you could also try just unbolting the rag joint from the coupler.
rag joint is NOT gonna com apart, the bolts are in rough shape. ill have to get some more penetrating oil, and beat it it tomorrow. Thanks.
So,are you saying you're going to beat it off tomorrow?
the power steering rack hahha. Its time I got off my ass and got things done on this car, so I want the new rack in tomorrow, and new rear shocks in tomorrow.
O and my new fuel lines are in the mail. FULL MARK7 lines. no more rigging!!
I got it covered in pb blaster, and beat the out of it with some punchs, chisels and flat head screw drivers. It won't budge.... Anyone got any ideas that don't involve flames?? the rubber rag joint wouldn't like that flames much
also how do i get the bolt sleeves out of the k member, because i need to get5 my new shorter ones in that came with my new rack.
Anyone?? I need help guys!
smashed the back of my head but i got it out!!
Have you tried prying the rack away from the steering shaft? I think I did something like that and at the same time wacked the coupling with the end of a prybar with a hammer hitting the other end of the prybar (prybar is my bestest friend :D ) . It eventually started moving and I was good to go.
lol - two minutes too late!
i got it by spining it front to back and wacking it with a punch on each side and it started to slide out then i pulled as hard as i could got it out nailing the back of my head on the bolt in the fog light!
O and i just broke the high and low pressure hoses getting them off. I saw that coming!
Yeah, I whacked it too :hick: :D
You see,all you had to do was use those big guns protruding from your sleeves and apply all of your manly power.Good job.Now to get it all back together.INSTALL THE NEW POWER STEERING LINES WHILE THE RACK IS OFF !!!!!!!!!! Otherwise,it'll suck.
yea i will, I waited to unhook them after i got the rack out!
It was 32v technique that got it out, so thanks man!
I see the light at the end of the tunnel! Im sending out more cash for odds and ends i need for my car including my much needed dew wipes. Got a set of custom made 24 inch flow tubes brand new waiting for when i get the cash for them. Its getting there!
Good job !!! One step at a time.It gets overwheelming sometimes,but remember,every time you turn a screw,bolt on a part,or tighten a bolt,you're one step closer to the finished product.keep it going.Also,remember,do it right the first time.
Yea I messed around with those fuel lines and i shouldn't have. Thats about 100 thats gone between tools and fittings, line, and the lines i got off areo. I wont make that mistake again, which is why I'm buying the stuff i need not trying to make it work!
Thanks vin, and everyone for the support and help!
How you guys think its gonna sound with mac 2 1/2 h pipe, gutted cats, 2 1/2 flow tubes into cherry bomb vortex lers, then out 2 1/2 tail pipes into 45's out behind the rear wheels. Should be pretty loud im hoping.
Anyone know how to get the bolt sleeves out of the k member??
Not as loud as you think bro. It's going to have a deeper sound and a more " refined" sound with the tail pipes. I think it would sound like RJ's bird maybe?
compared to stock its gonna be loud, cant run dumps in RI, not that i want them anyway. A refined deep rumble would be exactly what i want.
Dumps are awful.
X2.I hate the drone,especially on long trips.