steering rack

[.RaMpAgE.]

question i have disconnected everything on my steering rack do i have to lower the subframe to get it out i heard you didnt have to.....doing a zf rack swap

 

[lowc]

i have not done one yet but i would imagine it would give u more room

 

[rubydist]

you need to lower the subframe about 4" to get enough clearance to get the rack out/in.

 

[itwonder]

The old rack will come out through the hole in the fender well on the driver's side, with some wiggling. Removing the outer tie rod ends makes it easier. No need to lower subframe, there is really plenty of room. The FSM recommends this way. I have no idea about getting the ZF rack in that way, but hope you'll let us know.

 

[.RaMpAgE.]

ive tried pulling without dropping the subframe im gonna try l8r tonight again if not gonna drop the subframe do i have to disconnect the exhaust....i really rather not...then trm i have to go get the custom line made im hoping ill finish by trm night not in any hurry

im very excited.....

 

[.RaMpAgE.]

gonna have to drop the subframe not skilled enough to wiggle it out

 

[TYSHO]

You have to lower the subframe a little by loosening the rear subframe bolts while leaving them threaded a little, in order to remove the rack through the driver side fender area. I imagine it would be pretty darn hard to wiggle it out without doing this.

 

[.RaMpAgE.]

yup gonna do it tonight didnt have the 11/16" socket with me it was at work

 

[.RaMpAgE.]

rack is out pretty much dropped the rear end of the subframe lol

 

[.RaMpAgE.]

Rack is installed make sure anyone doing this use the short bolts out of the gen2 rack and put them in the gen 3 rack the bolts on that rack are at least 3inchs if not longer.....otherwise you will not i get it in with out trouble....just waiting on the custom line to come in have the gen 3 line just waiting on the gen 2 line to come in soo far pretty simple up grade very excited