4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
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4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
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Re: 4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
Use ford ranger 5x114.3 rims for drag, i think that's the easiest way to find 15x8 rims ...
Nice write-up!
Nice write-up!
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Re: 4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
If you're talking about the "rack guide" adjustment, then I don't think it's located any more conveniently than the 4th gen's. At the very least you can remove the whole rack by pulling the tie rods, the UVJ and 8 bolts and the rack'll fall out. As is usual after you do something once or twice it gets faster and easier to complete the next time.
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I need new inner tie rod ends, and I figure the chances are pretty good of a junkyard selling me the rack for the same $80+ as the new tie rods would cost from Honda.
+1 on knowing the weight difference?
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Re: 4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
Yeah, I really should. It's now getting front carpet and I put some interior panels back in, but it should still be around 2100-2200.
We recently compared the acceleration to a 4G VTEC and it was significantly better despite any real engine work. It had to be the lightness
We recently compared the acceleration to a 4G VTEC and it was significantly better despite any real engine work. It had to be the lightness
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Re: 4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
this is good info to have. thanks for the tips. any chance on doing the rear swap? i would imagine they would be the same as well, but i have been wrong before.
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Re: 4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
The front-most cross beam and the rear beam are identical on NON-4WS 4th gens and 5th gens, according to part numbers. The one he cheanged in this write-up was the only one that differed. (I didn't check SH 5th gens, for the record)
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Re: 4th gen to 5th gen front subframe/steering rack swap (w/ pics)
cool story bro. I didnt know the 5th gen rack was lighter. I would have figured it was heavier. thanks for the article.
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