Steering rack rebuild/refurb

[Ian Comerford]

I have a spare steering rack that I would like to rebuild before fitting to my car.  I’ve been sitting on this for a while but now that the car is booked into CG for suspension alignment I should get this done asap and fitted beforehand.  Can anyone that has rebuilt a rack tell me what parts they replaced and from where they were purchased?  I’ve had a quick look through the old threads but found nothing with a source for bushes or whatever else is required.

Thank you

Ian

[PeterK]

Mark (Sladey) wrote about it in his rebuild thread on DDK

[Ian Comerford]

Thanks Peter, I will get in touch with him.  Good advice.  Anyone else?

[tea boy]

I rebuilt one with a Quaife quick rack.

I replaced the bearings, just standard parts from the local bearing shop if I remember correctly, it didn't need anything else.

Edit, the bearings were a 6202 and a HK1712

Edited September 16, 2023 by tea boy
Extra info

[Ian Comerford]

Thanks TB, useful to know 

[Aircoolist]

Ah how exciting you’re going to Center Gravity @Ian Comerford! I love the way Chris allows you to get in and around the car and understand everything he’s doing, enjoy!

[Henry]

I refurbed mine too  

 

 

[Ian Comerford]

11 hours ago, Henry said:

I refurbed mine too  

 

 

  That’s really useful Henry, thank you.

[Ian Comerford]

Bearings ordered, thanks Henry.  I’ve ordered two sets so that I can rebuild the one that comes off the car and offer it for sale once completed.