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Old 06-16-11, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by YviE
The Daizen bushings must be made of concrete. I got the "Sewell" (Armstrong) bushings and they are really firm. At least as firm as my Prothane swaybar bushings.
Well, they are made from the polyurethane so the material hardness is the same. The difference is in the design. The Daizen are just cylinders of material that fill the entire void between the rack mounting hole and the bolts. On the other hand, the Sewell parts have four "lobes" that make full contact but otherwise leave an air space elsewhere. These lobes compress as needed and squeeze into the air space and this is what makes them softer than the Daizen. The Daizen don't have anywhere to squeeze into so they are more rigid.
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Yeah, I noticed the lobes when I installed them. I am very happy with them. Really tightened up the steering!!!

I highly recommend this mod. Quick, easy and inexpensive. And it really does help!!
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Who wants to test out my solid steering rack bushings on a 2 GS?
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Old 06-20-11, 11:03 AM
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I'd love to. But you'd be willing to ship overseas (at my expense of course). Let me know.
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Old 06-20-11, 11:04 AM
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Who wants to test out my solid steering rack bushings on a 2 GS?
you know im down
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Old 06-20-11, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FIGS
Who wants to test out my solid steering rack bushings on a 2 GS?
i do, im having steering rack issues mike....PM sent
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Old 06-27-11, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FIGS
Who wants to test out my solid steering rack bushings on a 2 GS?
thanks mike...will try to get them installed in the next week or so.

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Old 06-27-11, 02:35 PM
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Lol aw man I was excited to get my Poly Bushings and now I see these one's. I am jealous, tell us how they work out.
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Looks good! I'm going to make myself a set when I have free time. I'm trying to not use anything Daizen related on my car
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Old 06-27-11, 11:20 PM
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Looks good! I'm going to make myself a set when I have free time. I'm trying to not use anything Daizen related on my car
What's the issue with Daizen? Let us know. thanks.
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Oh man, I want these badly !!!!
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any updates yet??
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Originally Posted by vwynn
any updates yet??
sorry vince not yet....

i just bought FIGS Moto Trac links and his production versions of the tie rod coupler so when i get all these in i will be taking them to powdercoat along with just the tops of these. look for a update in about 2 weeks i hope sorry guys, i like to do everything together its just easier for me....
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Old 07-15-11, 10:49 PM
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got the figs trac links in and the production versions of the tie rod ends....

ordered my TRD blues,soon as they get here, EVERYTHING including the BN TRD's will go get powdercoated...then these solid steering rack bushings will get installed



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TRD BLUES are in, EVERYTHING is going to powder coat tomorrow and should hopefully be installed in the week or so AFTER i get them back from powder coat

WILL post the feel of FIGS solid steering rack bushings when i test them out




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