Steering Rack Bushes - IS300 & IS200 the same?

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21-07-2018, 03:33 AM

hi all,

as above really just wondering does anyone know if the steering rack bushes are the same for the IS300 & the IS200?

if so im going to buy the Figs engineering ones, i would ask figs but i cant imagine he has seen an IS200 before!

thanks

david

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21-07-2018, 03:33 AM #1

rob
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21-07-2018, 05:32 AM

yes they are the same, however i do have reservations on the use of the solid passenger side clamp block, i firmly believe that in the longer term it will cause wear and chaffing on the steering rack.

is there any particular reason why you would want solid bushings?

if it was me i would go with a polyurethane bushing kit if you are inclined to go for a firmer feedback, but in all honesty the rack hardly moves when the wheels are rotating

rob

21-07-2018, 05:32 AM #2

ormi
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21-07-2018, 08:57 AM

As above pointless mod that won't do anything....

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ormi

21-07-2018, 08:57 AM #3

As above pointless mod that won't do anything....

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21-07-2018, 10:07 AM

honestly? im just a Figs engineering fan.

from what ive read on MY.IS people couldnt believe the difference it made, ill have to let you all know my own opinion when i fit them.

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21-07-2018, 10:07 AM #4

honestly? im just a Figs engineering fan.

from what ive read on MY.IS people couldnt believe the difference it made, ill have to let you all know my own opinion when i fit them.

rob
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21-07-2018, 10:48 AM

if it was me and determined to use the solid bushings i would still retain a rubber or polyurethane U clamp bushing.

be aware you will get move vibration thru the wheel and i suspect this results in a shortened life of the track rod ends.

but hey thats me.

rob

21-07-2018, 10:48 AM #5

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21-07-2018, 11:59 AM

Only the drivers side is a solid bush the passenger side uses a polyurethane belt with a solid clamp

Quote from site:

"Passenger Side: The second of a series of solid bushing kits, this alumium rest is press fit into the crossmember and then the reinforced urethane belt is placed between the stock mounting clamshell bracket."

I'll put a full review up when they arrive and I fit them Smile