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Power steering rack issues

Tiny
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  • 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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Is there something I am not doing right?I have replaced the rack two times but the right rack mount keeps breaking. Replaced strut and spring on that side as well. The cause of the first rack mount breaking was a nasty pothole at about 50 mph. Anyway thanks.
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Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 AT 11:59 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Can you upload a picture of the rack where the break is located?

Roy
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:26 AM
Tiny
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Yea. I will send you a few probably this week end. Thank you
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

I will watch for them.

Roy
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
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Also. Could the sub-frame be causing this rack mount to break?
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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That is my guess. I think you damaged the sub-frame and the rack is under too much stress and breaking the mount.

Roy
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 3:12 PM
Tiny
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Yep, I am afraid I am going to have to replace it. I figure I can get one at salvage yard. Lots of work to replace those. Thanks Roy I appreciate it.
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Sunday, September 15th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Sunday, September 15th, 2019 AT 12:59 PM

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