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IAmTodd
09-10-2003, 06:32 PM
Well just noticed tonite my rack is leaking. Its only bad when you have the front suspension at full droop, its pretty much just running out then. There is a rip in the boot on the drivers side closest to the wheel and thats where its draining from. I would think that there should be no fluid in that boot which leads me to believe that there is a problem with the rack. Correct? Its not bad right now, so I'm not gonna worry about it.

If it does need replaced, how hard of a job is it? While I'm up there I might as well replace the sway bar bushings and see if one of those two is related to my mysterious thumping sound in the front :rolleyes:

Thanks,
Todd

mrboyle
09-10-2003, 09:26 PM
Sounds like its time for a new rack.

IAmTodd
09-11-2003, 07:47 AM
I'm gonna try and drag it out for as long as I can! This looks like its gonna be a fun job! Atleast FPN only wants $105 for a new one :)

JoshC
09-11-2003, 09:00 AM
It's not TOOOO bad of a job, i didn't have any fun with it, but you are right about there shouldn't be in fluid in there. Good luck!

Tat2dExploder
09-11-2003, 10:24 AM
same exact spot mine is leaking from, pretty much requires two hands to turn

Doug
09-11-2003, 01:44 PM
replacing the rack isnt to bad, the first time i did it it only took me 3 hours. just make sure you count the # of turns you make when you remove the inner tie rod.