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Old 02-21-2004, 04:02 AM
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i heard somewhere that stock k members can't handle new offset steering rack bushings but i was planning on changing them to polyurethane.... what do you guys think.... i need to buy them asap because im going to install a bunch of stuff soon... get back to me
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Old 02-23-2004, 05:04 PM
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does anyone know????
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Old 02-23-2004, 10:45 PM
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ide just get a tubular man...you will drop some weight, and handle a little better!
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Old 02-24-2004, 05:42 PM
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well depends how much he wants to spend cause they can be very pricey. But the best kit I know of that can handle driving the streets is the Maximum Motorsports K-Member kit, it comes with everything you need for your front supsension. You can also buy it alone too, for like 600.
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Old 02-24-2004, 07:51 PM
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im only gonna change the offset steering rack bushing to polyurethane... can i do that with the stock set up... thats the question
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Old 02-24-2004, 09:25 PM
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You shouldnt have any problams if you use poly-urethane rack bushings.
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Old 02-24-2004, 10:34 PM
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you'll be ok with the bushings
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Old 02-24-2004, 11:28 PM
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good deal thanks everyone... one last question...

do you guys think that i SHOULD change them to polyurethane ... or just leave them stock
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Old 02-25-2004, 06:52 AM
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absolutelly not , when you hit a corner hard, the initial shock will flex the rubber junk and once your car settles into the turn , i will come back you will compensate for it while turning you will feel it, get poly or a solid ones , mm offers them and many others , your toe in turns will change like i said when you initally load it , dont use the stock ones , unless your more into a comfortable ride lol, also mm has a write up on not useing offset rack bushings unless you know you are bump steer is excessive ,
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im only gonna change the offset steering rack bushing to polyurethane... can i do that with the stock set up... thats the question
say dude a got your answer ,,yes they will work ,,i have same set up ,,with off set bushings,, also have bump steer kit,,ft coil overs,,90/10 s in ft,, 50/50 in rear s/s/bars..air bag,,s/s/hd tourqe boxes,,frame connectors,, 8 pt roll bar ,,its the **** man im telling you ,,,oh 200lbs springs in ft,,
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