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Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
Subaru Models (inc. 2008-2014 WRX / 2008+ STI)
Features & Product Details
RallySport Direct carries a massive selection of quality suspension upgrades brought to you by Whiteline.
Here, you are looking at the Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings. These are direct replacements for your stock steering rack mount bushings and have been designed to help reduce movement. Elements such as fluid leaks, stiffer suspension, wider wheels and tires can all have an effect on your factory steering rack bushings. The Whiteline replacements are durable and are built to last.
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Brand:
Whiteline
Hardware Included:
No
Install Tool Included:
Yes
Material:
Polyurethane
Type:
Bushing
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STi-lvr
When the stock rack starting leaking PS fluid pretty bad on my 2012 STi it was time for an upgrade. I bought the 15+ STi rack and bought these to go with it. Hard to say how much of a difference these alone made, because upgrading to the new and improved rack made a huge difference. But installation was pretty easy and I am sure these made a decent improvement in steering feel. Everything whiteline is pretty great, so just buy it!
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Wanky McTugger
2013 WRX. Great kit. I like that it comes with a tool to get the OEM bushings out. Make sure to compare the passenger side bushing to the one you're taking out to match thickness. There are two options depending on the rack you have. I installed this kit at the same time as the Cusco brace, damper lockdown kit, and a 2015+ STi rack, so I'm not sure how much this piece contributes to the overall improved feedback compared to the rest of the pieces, but things are definitely stiffer and more direct. No additional NVH. If you're swapping racks, I'd definitely add this to the list of things to do while in there. Zero downsides.
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ivywrx
Installed it on my '14 WRX Hatch. Install: Fairly simple install, make sure you mark the steering position so your alignment isn't all messed up when you disconnect the steering shaft to drop the rack. Also, grease the bushings inside and out to prevent squeaking later on and making the install easier. Took about 2 hours overall with a dinner break in between. Improvements: This won't affect steering 'response' as in how much your car turns per how much you turn the wheel. What this does improve is the steering sensitivity. Everything feels much more connected and the steering feels less 'mushy' if you will. You will feel more of the road through your wheel which is great for understanding cornering and the limits of your tires as you're taking a turn at speed. Overall, if you're looking into this you should just buy it.
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Krall
The steering in my WRX was mushy and soft. In an effort to fix this, my first install has been this product. install is straightforward but requires a little bit of skill. Overall not a night and day difference but I am still happy with the noticeable improvement to the steering
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Andrew17STi
I daily my 2017 STi and after about 13k miles I noticed a bit of back and forth slop in the steering wheel. I thought this was a performance car!? After installing these I no longer have that back and forth feel in the wheel and the whole front end feels that much more confident in corners. I have definitely received more than $74.33 worth of happiness from this product. Go for it!
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Q: 2015 FHI steering rack swap on 2012 wrx nicholasanderson073 years ago
Will this work for this swap? Or would you have to get the 2015 bushings?
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A: You would want to get the 2015+ bushings :) Thanks!
Rick C. @ RallySport Direct 3 years agoWas this answer helpful?
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Q: Steering wheel feel Malammadi8 years ago
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A: Upgraded steering rack bushings will provide more feedback through the steering wheel and better steering response for normal and spirited use.
Zach G. @ RallySport Direct 8 years agoWas this answer helpful? -
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A: This kit would not have a noticeable affect on steering effort, but would increase steering feel and response under most driving conditions.
Jonathan @ Whiteline @ Whiteline 8 years agoWas this answer helpful?
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Q: Poly? motoboy0229 years ago
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A: Polyurethane is the material that they are manufacture out of.
Kirill C. @ RallySport Direct 9 years agoWas this answer helpful?
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Q: Ramps vs stands BGlasberg9 years ago
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A: I would personally use jack stands to install this product.
Nick S. @ RallySport Direct 9 years agoWas this answer helpful?
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Q: install time? nickgordon111723099 years ago
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A: You will want to contact your local shop for labor on this, but I would have to guess no more than 2 hours.
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