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Are the power steering racks adjustable (as in, can you tighten ? If so, is it a simple grub screw like in the recirculating ball types?
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Please excuse typo above. I don't seem to ba able to edit posts unless logged in. Speaking of which, is it customary not to be able to log in a week after registering?
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If you adjust on car it is possible to affect the return to centre on the rack. On a kirby rack it should be done with an inch pound torque wrench and an angle guage.
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Sounds like a pain. Any idea how much for a replacement?
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Last time I checked Pedders wanted around $450 changeover with them doing the installation. We sell good cond 2nd hand p/s racks for $250. |
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Supply & Fit VN rack including wheel alignment should set you back about $420. To ship rack anywhere in Australia, should cost about $300. Let me know if you want more details from me.
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Whoa, that's a bit more than i expected. The reason why I asked is that both VN's I have driven so far have had a bit of play (not too much but a bit, you could hear the click, click, click when rocking the wheel side to side either way when stationary.)
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Most racks will knock in the stationary position. Bearing in mind, this is where the max load is affected on the rack. In the case of a kirby bishop rack, as in your VN it is a variable ratio rack and they do tend to knock a bit more than others. It is
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That's a bit reassuring. Thanks Paul.
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