I've got a rebuilt Si steering rack (manual) on the way and I want to replace the rubber bushings between the rack and the subframe, preferably with urethane. However the OEM part (53436-SH3-000) is discontinued and urethane bushing makers only seem to produce a bushing for power steering racks.

Do you folks know of an alternative bushing, or is there something I'm missing?

 

#10 is the REAL steering rack bushing you want to replace.

#12 is worthless.

 

10 was replaced in the rebuild so that's taken care of. I figure since I'm in there with the rack out, it would be a good time to change all the rubber.

 

dont worry about it.

 

If you find #10 please share the link. I just got the following set in the mail, and will be putting them on my rexs soon.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-16-10101G

 

Is your #12 bushing worn in any way?

I wanted to replace that bushing when I put my new rack in a few months ago and couldn't find it anywhere. I also noticed that when I removed my original one and cleaned all the grime off of it that it was still basically brand new and not AT ALL worn. So I stuck it back on without a second thought

 

^^ exactly....