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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Hi all, I've got one of these kits to fit. I've took my old rack off and removed the rubber boots from the arms, now tbh I'm stuck, how do I get the old rack and pinion out of the casing , any help / guides appreciated
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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I paid a company to do mine. Can't remember the name tho
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Haynes manual tells you how to do it but looks a real p.i.t.a. job
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You need special tools
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Ah bugger, I'll have to get a Haynes manual. Luke, any idea what tools I'll need ? Cheers guys
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Griffo I think I have a PDF copy il try dig it out n mail it?
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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That would be great mate, thank you
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Put a quick rack on my s2..sorry to say but it was one of my worst ideas :/
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Can you remember what was involved mate ?
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I must admit I cant..im sure it came as a complete unit from quaife.
We are talking 13 years ago now mind:0
Found all it did was magnify the torque steer snd make it twitchy as hell...
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Does anyone know where I can send this to, to build it for me ?
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Bttt guys
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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I had mine sent to a company that reconditions them.

Try looking on google, think they was in the midlands
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