Everything was going fantastic with my rack replacement project today until I snapped one of the U-bolts. I went at it with a 3/8' ratchet and the bolt snapped without too much torque. There seems to be a burr on the rack body that looks like it dug into the bolt and created a stress riser. I've since sanded it smooth with a rat-tail file. Seems to be an odd size U-bolt has anyone successfully sourced one of these? The quality seemed very low compared to the OEM U-bolt that I re-used on the passenger side. Looks like I'll have to call Jorgen Monday for a replacement.

Matt


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'90 245 290k, '93 945 296k

Got a junk yard nearby?
Dan

unfortunately no pick n pulls. there is one I can try but they wont be open now till Monday.
What a bummer! Tie rods ends came right off, steering column splines slid off easily.... now this!


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'90 245 290k, '93 945 296k

You can't reuse the old hardware?

Might be worth a look at local hardware stores?
Dan

old rack was ZF new rack is CAM,

for ZF there are two bolts that thread into rack body,
for CAM its U-bolts on both sides.

yeah I'll check the hardware store tomorrow

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'90 245 290k, '93 945 296k