Do I have to remove rack to install bushings?

LOCASH · 01-28-2001, 07:38 PM

I lowered the car a while ago but I didn't have time to put the offset bushings in. I just read an article that said I can just disconnect the 2 bolts and pull the rack forward to, uh, "facilitate entry".(heh, heh, he said..). Is this true? Can I do it without disconnecting the tie rods or the power steering lines?

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar.
"DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"

QuantumMotorsports · 01-28-2001, 11:47 PM

You should be able to get the rack far enough out of the way without disconnecting anything, it would probably be best with the car on a rack or jackstands so that the wheels can move. The lines going to the power steering pump are metal from the rack for about 6" and then rubber so they will move enough. If you get under there and look closely you should see how easy it should be. Good luck.

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Michael Black
Quantum Motorsports
Norman, Oklahoma

1988 Merc Cougar 5.0 HO, P&Ped heads, 2.25" custom mandrel bent dual pipes, T5 five speed tranny
15.43 @ 91.08mph (not shabby for a 3600 pound car)
60' 2.453 Street tires suck!!!

01-28-2001, 07:38 PM	#1
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	Do I have to remove rack to install bushings? I lowered the car a while ago but I didn't have time to put the offset bushings in. I just read an article that said I can just disconnect the 2 bolts and pull the rack forward to, uh, "facilitate entry".(heh, heh, he said..). Is this true? Can I do it without disconnecting the tie rods or the power steering lines? ------------------ 86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar. "DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"

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01-28-2001, 11:47 PM	#2
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	You should be able to get the rack far enough out of the way without disconnecting anything, it would probably be best with the car on a rack or jackstands so that the wheels can move. The lines going to the power steering pump are metal from the rack for about 6" and then rubber so they will move enough. If you get under there and look closely you should see how easy it should be. Good luck. ------------------ Michael Black Quantum Motorsports Norman, Oklahoma 1988 Merc Cougar 5.0 HO, P&Ped heads, 2.25" custom mandrel bent dual pipes, T5 five speed tranny 15.43 @ 91.08mph (not shabby for a 3600 pound car) 60' 2.453 Street tires suck!!!