2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Manual Steering Rack Conversion

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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Hi all,



I've done the search and can't find all the information I'm looking for so I figured I'd make up a post. ^_^

Anyway... I recently bought an s4 gxl. PS has been "de-powered" and I was wanting to swap to a manual rack but I have a few questions about it.



Is there a write up already where someone's done it? Kind of like a "how to" type of thing? If not then it's probably too easy for that and I just need to know if it's a direct bolt on or what has to be done to it before installation. I've read that the manual bushing were smaller but that's all I've seen in regards to it.





Also, is there a vendor that sells the racks? Used/New/Rebuilt... doesn't matter just need to find one.





Thanks in advance,

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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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All you need is the rack with the brackets it bolslts right up i just did it my self
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RicerJ
All you need is the rack with the brackets it bolslts right up i just did it my self


Thanks for the quick reply! Do you happen to know vendors that sell it? Or would I have better luck searching junkyards and what-not?



Also what's the time estimate on the job? Never done this one before... aka I'm a noob
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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mazda dealer to buy a new reman manual rack but the bushings are hard to get ahold of from mazda new. otherwise serch ebay or craigs list and im sure you will find many manual racks and brakets for sale.
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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I got mine from a guy in florida and he shipped it to me honestly post up on rx7club.com regional classifieds it took about 4 1/2 hours on a lift
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