PETEW Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hey guys, I'm trying ot get the last part of my urethane bushings in and I noticed that the ST coupler is larger than the rubber one on my car was. I was also noticing that the steel brackets that go on either side of the coupler are a little small. What did you guys do to make it fit? should I slot the steel brackets, or just force it as is, or....? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 No one? Do you not use the steel pieces that are used with the rubber coupler. I looked in the directions from Suspension Techniques but they did not say if you use them or not. Sorry if it is a dumb question, I just can't seem to figure it out. Might be because I'm too busy freezing my a@# off. Hopefully someone knows. I can take pictures tomorrow if that will help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Pete, are you talking about the round thing? If you are and I'm pretty sure that you are mine fit fine using all the old nuts and bolts and the steel pieces. Now the two pieces of urethane that go on the steering rack are another story all together! I could not get those to fit even after whittling on them with my pocket knife I eventually threw them away, they were way too large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I personally would not modify the metal brackets. And the metal brackets do need to be there. You could try opening up the holes in the coupler a small amount with a drill bit. Be careful not crack or split it when opening the holes and inspect it carefully after any modifications. If the holes are to far off, I would purchase another name brand coupler instead of modifying the one you have to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 One member actually drilled 4 holes in a hockey puck to replace his steering coupler. I have seen other pictures where the coupler was just left out altogether by simply bolting (or was it welding?) the upper and lower steering shafts directly together. Apparently the shaft is long enough for this to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Hey guys, thanks for all your help. I actually looked at the piece again today. First, I brought it inside so I wouldn't freeze. I then started to pull the metal sleeves out of the holes in the coupler. Then I noticed that the other holes (I thought they put in extra holes in the coupler for some give ) were the same size as the ones with the sleeves. I started to measure and sure enough they are closer. I put the sleeves in the second set of holes in the coupler and I now have a perfect match. I knew it had to be something stupid (it is me after all ). But when your freezing your butt off sometimes its hard to think. Thanks again for your help, and hopefully this will help someone else when they do their bushings. by the way if anyone wants the bushings for the front and rear (stock) sway bar I will gladly give them away. Just pay for shipping. I have aftermarket ones so I don't need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I'll take them bro. I PM'd you my address info. thanks joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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