racemyski

I have a similar problem, just waiting on the parts to get here. Check out this TSB and consider replacing the steering gear tube brackets. http://www.paladinmicro.com/PalMFrame00.htm?wks=rak

I didn't want to replace the rubber with rubber so I went with urethane. I ordered Energy Suspension bushings for my 02 GT vert. You want part number: 410103(R) The (R) is for Red. I think there is also a black part available.

I bought the bushings from Pep Boys for $12 but it was a special order item.

99BlackPonyGT

in that description it doesnt look like you need to do anythingexcept undo the bolt and pry the busing out and slide a new one in...am i missing something?

cliffyk

[/align][/align]If you remove the "tube bracket" on both sides as described on my DIY Fix page (the above link) there will be enough room to get the rear bushing out without loosening or disconnecting anything else--it's tight but it can be done without a lot of hassle...[/align][/align]

99BlackPonyGT

sorry to beat the topic so much, just wanna do it right....you're saying i can swap the bushings without disconnecting my outer tie rods and all that, just jack it up, unbolt that bolt, slide the tube out, replace bushings, slide tube back in, reconnect bolts?

cliffyk

Yes, on the driver's side you'll have to shift the rack upwards (it will move forward when you push it upward) to get the rear bushing out--I did not replace the bushings when I did mine, however I did have both front and rear bushings out...

99BlackPonyGT

thanks man, saves me some time! i really dont know much about cars...im learning lol... im in school for this so i figure its time to start trying stuff on my own....its just damn hard having such a low car and not having the proper jack and not having any jackstands...i really appreciate the help man

cliffyk

If there's a Harbor Freight store near you they have 3-ton jackstands on sale all the time (the regular price is pretty low) thay also have some decent floor jacks for $60 or so (the steel ones). I have one of their 2-1/4 ton steel jacks I've had fornearly 15years, it was $30 when I bought mine.[/align][/align]You will need jackstands to do the rack bushings safely, the floor jack will make things a lot easier (if the floor jack won't fit under the front cross member use the OEM jack to pick the car up a bit).[/align][/align]If you want to buy one floor jack that will last the rest of your life, get this puppy. I've had mine for4-1/2 years, it isa crackerjack jack...[/align]

99BlackPonyGT

well i need to get a lowprofile jack...i have a cheap-o autozone one that barely works....car is so low that most jacks wont fit under it

i need to invest in something like this

tonys04gtcerce

i did mine with the tie rods connected, i bought poly ones from autozone for 12-13 dollars.

99BlackPonyGT

would i see any benefit with the aluminum over the poly?