Daizen Steering Rack Bushings Install *56K Warning*
02-09-10, 02:40 AM
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Im leaning toward the Daizen replacement bushing for my car... can get a second opinion from those of you who have experience with this company or others!?
I've heard only good things about Daizen, however if there is another that is equal in performance and quality and less expensive that would be nice!
02-18-10, 04:30 PM
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Well, I've been putting this off for months and finally got around to doing it today. Easy job! (except for all the grease and oil! I have some leakage issues)
For all the folks crying about TME, I'm wondering why? I've ordered a few things from them and never had any problems at all.
I don't have a lift and it wasn't that difficult getting the "back bushing" off and on. As a matter of fact, none of the issues that other CL-ers were having weren't a problem. I'm not a professional mechanic, just a weekend hobbyist. Simple hand tools and some elbow grease. One hour for the job!
Awesome write up! I love how it steers now!
For all the folks crying about TME, I'm wondering why? I've ordered a few things from them and never had any problems at all.
I don't have a lift and it wasn't that difficult getting the "back bushing" off and on. As a matter of fact, none of the issues that other CL-ers were having weren't a problem. I'm not a professional mechanic, just a weekend hobbyist. Simple hand tools and some elbow grease. One hour for the job!
Awesome write up! I love how it steers now!
05-29-10, 01:54 PM
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Just did my bushings today and man, this is by far the most nasty dirtiest diy that i have ever done so far. I do have some leaking issues which prob made it such a horrible experience lol. But all in all I've finally was able to replace all the bushings in about and hour or two. I did have some trouble taking off the small front bushing (which i thought should be easy), i just needed to use some brute force. Also had some difficulties putting the new bushings on the hard to reach area, didn't seem to want to go in. Haven't been able to go out and test drive since im so worn out from the job haha. As you can see, my old bushings were worn out like mad. Didn't really think they were that bad since i didn't feel that much shaking or what not whenever i drove. Good thing for preventative maintenance hah.
07-30-10, 10:56 AM
#145
well finally did mine yesterday after waiting a month to get them in.
they are slightly better then what i was experiencing already.. /sarcasm
and like xzeus said..definitely the nastiest dirtiest job ive had to do..had to work in the dirt
but the up side was air tools..made the job pretty easy and the fact the metal inserts fell right out 
also to any on having the "dead" space mine was bad from at least 10-2oclock there was nothing..this does fix it
they are slightly better then what i was experiencing already.. /sarcasm
and like xzeus said..definitely the nastiest dirtiest job ive had to do..had to work in the dirt
but the up side was air tools..made the job pretty easy and the fact the metal inserts fell right out also to any on having the "dead" space mine was bad from at least 10-2oclock there was nothing..this does fix it
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07-30-10, 11:33 AM
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yea they were horrible..i barely drove the car since i got it because i didnt like how much play was in the steering wheel..but now its perfect..bushings worked beautifully..the other bushing wasnt bad at all surprisingly however i went ahead and changed it out anyway.
01-07-11, 09:02 AM
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i got the R2R bushings.
i could not install the big "strap down" bushings that goes around the body of the rack. it was too thick.
is the supra rack a slightly smaller diameter?
other than that, it was super easy. took me less than an hour, even piddling with the big bushing.
i could not install the big "strap down" bushings that goes around the body of the rack. it was too thick.
is the supra rack a slightly smaller diameter?
other than that, it was super easy. took me less than an hour, even piddling with the big bushing.