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Old September 22nd 2006, 08:49
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yes, thank you for the writeup... the part it helped me understand was what to do with the grub screw plate... I will try to get pix together today or this weekend

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btw.... mine feels smooth as silk now. and i thought it was smooth before
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Old September 27th 2006, 12:05
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Picked up an old rack for $50.00 going to try this my self as well. I have to order a new boot for it first. Now I just need a printer.......
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Old September 27th 2006, 13:00
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i saw boots on thesamba.com for $18 each NOS.......

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Old September 27th 2006, 15:56
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Awsome! Thanks. By the way. If you need bearings let me know I have this place here in Austin TX. that can get just about any type of bearing. Once I have my rack apart I will let you know which ones are available and how much they are.
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Old September 28th 2006, 12:40
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Hey Ted what about those pictures?
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Old September 28th 2006, 23:31
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What substance or product would you recomend for removing all the old grease from the rack?
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Old September 29th 2006, 09:10
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i pushed a rag thru the housing with a long wooden dowel rod and soaked the rag with penetrating oil a little first...... the rest of the parts i physically wiped all the old grease off.

pics are uploading now.
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Old October 17th 2006, 02:47
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Mat could you draw a simple diagram of how the studs from your steering stop mod interact with the foam bump stops? Kind of like a side cut away of what is going on inside.
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Old October 29th 2006, 17:30
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I used stainless steel washers, they were bonded to the stops with glue. The washers are 28mm with a 6mm hole. The studs were filed to have a nipple that turns in the washer, nothing special.

Green is weld. Jamb nut not shown.

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Old November 14th 2006, 22:40
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Thanks Mat. Hope you don't mind but i am using your diagram as a base for a litle something i am cooking up will post the modded pictures a little later.
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Old April 1st 2010, 22:07
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great stuff here. anybody can give a step by step how to fit the rack and pinion especially for the 2 bolts model.thanks
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