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    Do I need a new Rack and Pinion ??

    Had some issues with the lower steering shaft as it was seized but got that replaced today however now the stiffness is even worse ?? When turning the wheel to the right or left there's some stiffness in the wheel when its almost at full turn. The mechanic believes I need a new steering rack even though there are no leaks. Any advice ??
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    Quote Originally Posted by MADRODER View Post
    Had some issues with the lower steering shaft as it was seized but got that replaced today however now the stiffness is even worse ?? When turning the wheel to the right or left there's some stiffness in the wheel when its almost at full turn. The mechanic believes I need a new steering rack even though there are no leaks. Any advice ??
    Is the variable assist solenoid hooked up?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    Is the variable assist solenoid hooked up?

    hmmmm...... not sure, I will take a look tomorrow. Good start I guess lol
    03 Marauder 300A
    Build date: 6/11/02
    Wty start date:8/10/02
    Seq# 1082 of 7839

    200,000 plus enjoyable miles

    Kooks headers
    2 1/2 custom exhaust (h-pipe)
    Magnaflow high spun cats
    JLT CAI, JLT PCV pre-filter
    31mm Front, 24mm rear swaybars
    Xcal 3 with Lidio tune & dyno




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    Check the upper steering shaft. Both of mine went bad in a short time period.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmjarosz View Post
    Check the upper steering shaft. Both of mine went bad in a short time period.
    I'm kicking myself in the ass !! I should have done the top also
    03 Marauder 300A
    Build date: 6/11/02
    Wty start date:8/10/02
    Seq# 1082 of 7839

    200,000 plus enjoyable miles

    Kooks headers
    2 1/2 custom exhaust (h-pipe)
    Magnaflow high spun cats
    JLT CAI, JLT PCV pre-filter
    31mm Front, 24mm rear swaybars
    Xcal 3 with Lidio tune & dyno




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