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Message: <blockquote data-quote="tropos_net" data-source="post: 604469" data-attributes="member: 2595">bro, what is the original rims offset? the breytons offset? steering rack is only a linear mechanism with preset rack to pinion ratio. the fluid is there to both power assist when needed and also offer some damping force from the force coming upwards to the steering. fault in the rack can only be free play in the pinion shaft or leaky seals. regarding bushes in the rack, there are teflon (like what you have now), copper and brass. i find copper to be the best as they do not crack like the teflons. both the machining tolerances of the bushes and their length would dictate the frictional force exhibited. a thing to note is, while this frictional force by the bush is limiting the upward unwanted force, the power steering would need to work harder to assist the downward going force.another thing which came to mind: is yr steering wheel now is of smaller diameter than the original?</blockquote>