WS6 w/FE4 rack & pinion ?s
09-29-2012, 07:33 AM
#1
WS6 w/FE4 rack & pinion ?s WS6 w/FE4 rack & pinion ?s
1. the driver side bolt that I plan on cutting off will the orginale bolt (new from dealership) fit upsidedown?
2. I'm thinking it will w/ adding a few spacing washers to keep it off the oil pan?
3.if I'm able to obtain a oem bolt at junk yard are both bolts the exact same size?
4.lastly for right now will I need a fork tool to remove the tierod ends? or are they just beaten down w/ a BFH?
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1. the driver side bolt that I plan on cutting off will the orginale bolt (new from dealership) fit upsidedown?
2. I'm thinking it will w/ adding a few spacing washers to keep it off the oil pan?
3.if I'm able to obtain a oem bolt at junk yard are both bolts the exact same size?
4.lastly for right now will I need a fork tool to remove the tierod ends? or are they just beaten down w/ a BFH?
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10-04-2012, 09:42 AM
#3
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Here's some info that I have from replacing my rack over the summer.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...l#post16493125
Good luck!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...l#post16493125
Good luck!
10-04-2012, 10:56 AM
#4
WS6 w/FE4 rack & pinion ?s
1. the driver side bolt that I plan on cutting off will the orginale bolt (new from dealership) fit upsidedown?
2. I'm thinking it will w/ adding a few spacing washers to keep it off the oil pan?
3.if I'm able to obtain a oem bolt at junk yard are both bolts the exact same size?
4.lastly for right now will I need a fork tool to remove the tierod ends? or are they just beaten down w/ a BFH?
__________________
1. the driver side bolt that I plan on cutting off will the orginale bolt (new from dealership) fit upsidedown?
2. I'm thinking it will w/ adding a few spacing washers to keep it off the oil pan?
3.if I'm able to obtain a oem bolt at junk yard are both bolts the exact same size?
4.lastly for right now will I need a fork tool to remove the tierod ends? or are they just beaten down w/ a BFH?
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2. I don't think spacing was necessary, but I used an allen head bolt I bought at Fastenal.
3. Yes
4. I always just use a BFH. Rented a fork one time, and it seemed like it was going to tear up the boot.
10-07-2012, 10:19 AM
#6
Here's some info that I have from replacing my rack over the summer.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...l#post16493125
Good luck!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...l#post16493125
Good luck!
also did you change the tie rod ends when you did the RP swap? if yes did you use the Moog brand?
Thanks
[QUOTE=buellxb12s;16783210]My ss has the fe4 handling code but haven't found solid info of what it consist[/QUOTE
did you see this FE4 code on you door lable? I believe it was in the second row two down from top?
Thanks
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10-08-2012, 01:27 PM
#8
I used the allen bolt because that's all Fastenal had in stock that was at least grade 10.9 in the correct length. I already had the sockets for allen bolts, so it didn't matter 
I changed one of my tie rod ends last year or the year before, don't remember what brand I went with. Helpful hint, before swapping your old rack for a rebuilt one, make sure you took the jam nuts off just in case they didn't give you new ones. Had to turn around and drive right back, doh!
I changed one of my tie rod ends last year or the year before, don't remember what brand I went with. Helpful hint, before swapping your old rack for a rebuilt one, make sure you took the jam nuts off just in case they didn't give you new ones. Had to turn around and drive right back, doh! 
