K-Dawg
SHO Member
The Gen 3 outer boot fits over the rack better, I believe. But I didn't try the Gen 2 boot to see how it would work.
Need some infos on the GEN3 subframe swap.
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St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
Then you are using the gen 2 rack as well. Then there is no modification needed.
smokin joe
SHO Member
No I have the ZF rack im 100% positive on that one! Came with my gen 3 SHO subframe. Says ZF right on it and steers a whole lot different than stock
I know what I put in my car
St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
You CANNOT use the gen 2 shaft with the gen 3 rack.
K-Dawg
SHO Member
Why not? Pretty sure lots of people have done it, and I almost did.
St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
The gen 2 rack is splined, where the ZF is not, or am I just trippin?
smokin joe
SHO Member
They are slightly different I know that, but it does work and I havent had any problems with mine in over a year. I know its not the best way to do it with the gen 2 shaft and the gen 3 ZF rack but they do go together and align correctly if done right. Anyone else using the gen 1 or 2 steering shaft on a ZF rack? I think Adam is but im not sure.
K-Dawg
SHO Member
I got my Gen 3 shaft from Kirk, and even he told me it was unnecessary.
smokin joe
SHO Member
I think the main reason, if I can remember correctly, was that the gen3 shaft had better geometry and not as much slop as the gen2 shaft??? James I think your correct about one being splined and the other one not, but the size and shape is the exact same and so is the location for the bolt that holds the shaft to the rack.
St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
Maybe I just do things the way they "should" be done. The Gen 3 shaft is SUPERIOR to the Gen 1/2 designwise, so I've never put in a ZF rack without one. Too many of the Gen 1/2 shafts are wore out by now. I was under the impression by rack design anyways that they were different. They are SO easy to get, I dont get what the big deal of doing 20 minutes worth of extra work to make it right is all about.
Guess I'm just picky
Guess I'm just picky
smokin joe
SHO Member
James Your right, and I too am picky about the parts that I put on my car and making sure its done correctly. When I did my subframe swap it was in a hurry because I blew my clutch straps out. I planned on getting the gen3 shaft but didnt have the time being a full time college student. And after it was hooked up with the gen 2 shaft I felt it unnecessary to change to the gen 3 shaft. Since mine has no play in it at all. Just saying that the gen 1/2 shaft WILL work, is it correct? not quite, does it work with no adverse affects? Yeah, as long as the shaft is in good condition and not worn out.
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St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
You typed yours in while I was typing mine. lol At least we agree... :wave:
smokin joe
SHO Member
Haha yeah I thought we probably did!
If I felt there was something wrong I would have changed it and I probably will when I’m done with school soon and the car goes under the knife 
I agree the gen 3 shaft is the best way to go but I thought I would clear up that you don’t have to change to the gen3 shaft gen 1/2 will work.Edit: James must drink beers again sometime!! As long as Steve doesn’t drunkenly disappear for 45min with my car looking for an open liquor store! Haha
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St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
No slop. No cutting of the firewall. This mounts to either rack.
Oh, yeah. I have a few of those on my shelf.
St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
Every SHO I have has a gen 3 subframe and ZF rack, I'm doin good lol.
I guess theres no wrong way to do it if it dont fall apart....
I guess theres no wrong way to do it if it dont fall apart....
SHOspazz92
Banned
My car is getting picked up soon for this Procedure. Gen III Subframe + Coilovers = WIN.
-Sam
-Sam
St Louis SHO
Rollin' coal
Maybe... The one I drove with coilovers was terrible, but then again the ride height was too low.
SHOspazz92
Banned
My spring rates are not crazy high and my car is not Slammed. If my car was Slammed, There would be absolutely no hope for properly corner balancing the car for a 50% Crossweight. My current ride is really not all that bad.
-Sam
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