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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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Question Steering Rack Spacers?

I have SSC Lowering Springs and I'm planning on getting the Koni front Struts and rear Shocks next month.... Should I go ahead and pick up some steering rack spacers also? I know they're pretty cheap but are they worth it? Thanks guys
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Yep, worth every cent. Shoot OTTP an e-mail, they'll let you know exactly what to get.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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Good, I've read a few posts on them and they are relatively cheap lol but I just wanted to know if they were truly worth it. If you say they are worth every cent than that answers my question. I'll look into picking up a set. Thanks man
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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No problem, glad you're moving in the right direction
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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yep I'm trying to do everything right the first time (suspension, drivetrain, engine, etc.) I don't want to leave anything out before I finish my build at the end of this year lol
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Im on ssc springs now just installed em do i need the rack spacers? Besides correcting the bump steer which isn't a problem will it do anything else like keep the axles from getting messed up? Just curious im new to all this suspension stuff
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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^Yes you need them
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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If i do get then will they fit with out the rotated trans mount? Or will i need to get that also? Im sorry for the newbie questions i just wanna do it right
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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thats what forums are for!

The rack spacers have nothing to do with the the transmount.

there are 2 large bolts that hold down the steering rack, remove them, place the spacer under the rack, and put the bolt back thru. its basically a shim.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Doesn't the tranny mount get in the way on the driver side? I was reading something on it before im not sure
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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If i do get then will they fit with out the rotated trans mount? Or will i need to get that also? Im sorry for the newbie questions i just wanna do it right
no there is insufficient clearance with a stock rear mount for rack spacers. If you use really thin spacers they will fit but wont fix bump steer so whats the point? lol
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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WOOPS Im sorry for the wrong info!

Powell do you sell spacers?

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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Is it ok to drive for a couple months till i get money for the reverse mount besides the bumpsteer is there any other ill effects?
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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bump still looking for a answer
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Bump. Just recently got lowered too and don't wanna f the car up.
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