SuperPro Steering Rack Bushing Install - Passenger Side Fitment Fix

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Problem

SuperPro polyurethane steering rack bushings are extremely difficult to install on the MKIII Supra, particularly on the passenger side. The bushing is too tight for the bracket to close enough to thread the mounting bolts in by hand, and the bolt holes will not align without significant force.

Passenger side steering rack bushing bracket will not close far enough to thread boltBolt holes do not align when bushing is in placeBushing appears oversized compared to the rack housing on the passenger sideVisible gap remains on the passenger side bushing even when fully torqued

Root Cause

The SuperPro polyurethane steering rack bushings are a tight/interference fit on the MKIII steering rack, especially on the passenger side. The stiffer polyurethane material does not compress as easily as the original rubber, making the bracket very difficult to clamp down far enough to start the mounting bolts.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Multiple community members agreed on this solution

View Original Thread →Posted May 2021 on SupraForums.com