EF Hatch Steering Rack?

jameskjamesk Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
My rack is shot... Can I swap in a manual rack from an ef hatch that I have laying around?

THANKS!

Comments

  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    I think so.
  • fast freddyfast freddy Wagonist
    I think The bushings where it bolts up are different.
  • JakerJaker familEE
    Manual rack for manual rack, they'll bolt in. Power rack for power rack, they'll bolt in. You can't mix and match without changing the subframe that it bolts to, or doing some mods to fit a manual rack in a power steering subframe.
  • jameskjamesk Wagonist
    I've got a power rack and I want to swap in a manual rack... How hard are we talking here? Is there a write up anywhere?
  • JakerJaker familEE
    No write up. It's pretty self evident what needs done when you go to put it in. Extra bushing on the passenger side on the top half of the rack. 1 bolt hole moved out on the manual rack U shaped clamp so it lines up with the bolt hole in the power steering subframe.
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    Jaker wrote:
    Manual rack for manual rack, they'll bolt in. Power rack for power rack, they'll bolt in. You can't mix and match without changing the subframe that it bolts to, or doing some mods to fit a manual rack in a power steering subframe.

    this^
    i just finished swapping everything out to make my car WITH power steering. very much a giant PITA but well worth it, hopefully.

    you would be better off just getting another power steering rack, or getting a manual steering subframe to go with the manual rack.
  • humorwvphumorwvp Wagonist
    I'm thinking of loosing my power steering, I personally like the feel of no power steering. Makes me feel more connected to my vehicle. Also like the feel of the cable clutch, not the hydro stuff.
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