Just recently replaced LGT steering pump on mech's recommendation to resolve my steering issue, didn't resolve issue. Time for new mech. My next guess it's the rack. Can't see it being anything else at this point.
A couple of questions:
1) If I'm looking to pick up an upgrade, would it be 2015-2019 STI rack i'm looking for?
2) Once I have the rack, reading that I'd need to trim off .75 inches on the threads of the inner tie rod end. If thats the case, the reason this is being done is because I'm re-using my LGT outer tie rod ends and need it for my 2 degrees of camber? or are STI and LGT outer tie rod ends the same. i would order new outer tie rod ends, just not sure if I should be ordering STI or LGT.
3) Had I known I would be going to need a rack, I would have upgraded my steering pump from LGT to STI. Will i still notice much of a difference in steering on the road with the upgrade if i didn't upgrade the pump?
4) Should I be replacing all lines to the STI rack before installation, my current lines are not leaking.
Much cheaper for me to just get new LGT rack and move on, but am always looking to tweek improvements where I can get them without additional or immediate failure buying used products. I've found a 2019 STI rack for about the same price as new LGT.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.