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wreckwriter
11-06-2008, 04:04 PM
Pedders EP2112 looks to be a fairly easy install and is reasonably priced. Does it make any difference? Worth doing?
GRRRR8
11-06-2008, 04:27 PM
Yes. very easy and the factory bushing is very cheesy!
wreckwriter
11-06-2008, 04:43 PM
OK, thanks Charlie. I'll order one up.

Rob, ordered from you.
todds87ss
11-06-2008, 07:33 PM
Tom, Pedders, cheap, I'm buying...All in the same thread???
Who got to you...Aliens???!!!
wreckwriter
11-06-2008, 07:45 PM
Heh, could be...
wreckwriter
11-12-2008, 01:06 PM
My steering bushing came today. Thanks for the fast ship as always Rob!
wreckwriter
11-12-2008, 01:08 PM
Any further tips on installing this? i need to try to do it on ramps if possible. it comes with a little packet of grease too, where does this go?
conipc
11-12-2008, 01:10 PM
Grease goes inside the bushing only, not outside. The split can go on either side. Unbolt the rack, remove the old bushing, lift the rack slightly and wrap the new one around it...done
wreckwriter
11-12-2008, 01:12 PM
Sure sounds easy! I assume it'll be reasonable clear which piece is the "rack"? Guess I'll admit I don't know shit about steering....
Chewy
11-12-2008, 01:58 PM
Sure sounds easy! I assume it'll be reasonable clear which piece is the "rack"? Guess I'll admit I don't know shit about steering....

It'll look a lot like but not the same as this...
G8V8
11-12-2008, 03:48 PM
Here is a photo taken during my install.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/OCXPN-25543361-DSCN0442_490.JPG
wreckwriter
11-12-2008, 03:52 PM
Great, thanks! Looks a bit difficult to get to but that could be just the angle.
G8V8
11-12-2008, 04:45 PM
It is easier than it looks.
wreckwriter
11-23-2008, 05:10 AM
Going to try to get this done today, finally.
wreckwriter
11-23-2008, 05:38 AM
Anyone know the torque for the bolts?
99-LS1-SS
11-23-2008, 05:48 AM
Please post up your opinion on the results.
wreckwriter
11-23-2008, 05:56 AM
I will.
GRRRR8
11-23-2008, 06:17 AM
40-45ft lbs will be fine.
wreckwriter
11-23-2008, 08:24 AM
That was more of a bitch than I expected. This can be done on ramps but it's difficult. I expected to remove nuts off the bottom but those are welded, you have to remove the bolts from the top of the bracket. Bolts were hard out most of the way and hard back in too. Very little room to swing your ratchet, no chance to get my torque wrench in there. Other than that it was pretty much as expected. This is likely easier on a lift with wheel removed.

As for driving feel, I can't really tell. might be a bit smoother but that could be me wanting it to be.
GRRRR8
11-23-2008, 08:28 AM
On a lift through the wheel is easy. Congrats on the install Tom. I must say it again you never cease to amaze me on what you get done on your car with the bare minimum. Persistence beats Resistance.
wreckwriter
11-23-2008, 08:31 AM
On a lift through the wheel is easy. Congrats on the install Tom. I must say it again you never cease to amaze me on what you get done on your car with the bare minimum. Persistence beats Resistance.

thanks Charlie! All I have is a slanted driveway and rhino ramps. My jack won't fit under the front of my car and I had to turn my garage into a bedroom last year. I have a fair collection of hand tools but not much automotive specialty stuff.

I used to be an aircraft mechanic so I know my way around tools anyway. That was an awful long time ago though.