WTB: Z51 Steering Rack for 85 Corvette
03-30-2016, 01:24 PM
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WTB: Z51 Steering Rack for 85 Corvette
Looking for a Z51 rack for 85. Some places list 84-85 as being one part number, with 86 forward being a different one.
If I'm able to use any rack in my car, please enlighten me!
Thanks,
Jeremy
If I'm able to use any rack in my car, please enlighten me!
Thanks,
Jeremy
03-30-2016, 05:53 PM
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The later year racks are wider. I've used a later one, but I damn near maxed out the threads on the tie rod (wouldn't do it again).
It's going to be really hard to find a good condition one. Best bet is to send it out for rebuild. . .
It's going to be really hard to find a good condition one. Best bet is to send it out for rebuild. . .
Last edited by RandomTask; 03-30-2016 at 05:54 PM.
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03-30-2016, 09:59 PM
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Even if I could get my hands on a core and send it out for rebuild i'd be happy!
Sourcing one is proving to be harder than i thought it would be
Sourcing one is proving to be harder than i thought it would be
03-31-2016, 01:05 AM
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I have a Z51 rack for an 1985 in my shed. I had to wait 3 months for a rebuilt one from Ecklers and by the time I got around to installing it I was past the 90 day core return window.If you pay me the $175 core charge I had to eat plus shipping it's yours