what is the approximate weight of an xj40 steering rack as i am about to purchase one to get rid of the heavy steering and the rack bushes are on their way out also which causes an odd rattle every bump you hit on the road.
cheers Jon_H
approx wait of an xj40 steering rack
Feb 23, 2004
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Jon, What rack bushings? The XJ6 had rack bushings but the XJ40 does not. It is mounted on by 4 bolts metal to metal with no bushings. The only other connections are the tie-rods and the pipes. If you are getting a rattle when you hit a bump, chances are it is the shock bushings at the top of the shock absorber. You have two on each shock, one on either side of the fender wall. When they deteriorate, the shock rod bangs on the fender wall. I forget the weight of the rack, but it is not that heavy. Should be around $20 shipping.
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