Pleides Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Congrats on retirement...just in time to enjoy the 'no front end shimmy' more! Now that you won't be driving to work in the wagon everyday, this will allow other 200k+ wagon owners to catch up to you I’ll be right there behind ya. 214K on mine. Coming for you, Max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWaters Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Hey Max, no good input from me about the shimmy but congratulations on the retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Hey Max, no good input from me about the shimmy but congratulations on the retirement! Thanks to all. On this Sunday morning, it's nice to know I don't have to do lunch and food planning for the week. I can always go to the grocery store on Monday. It's the simple things that matter the most. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Max congrats on both fronts, shimmy gone and retirement! I was offline most of this time, great news for you. Enjoy it! Any big plans for retirement? Looks like you'll be staying up north more than before? 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Question!! Do you have to drop the steering rack, to get the knuckle out? I got both the bolts out but I can't seem to get it off anything? I'm working from the top. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Yes, if we can get a somewhat normal ski season, I plan to ski more. For now, it's 9:40AM I woke up at 8:25AM and just finished a Ham and Egg breakfast. Next project is to vacuum out the fins on the bottom of the refrigerator. It's not fun and games... LOL As for the shimmy, I drove the wagon to my Dr.'s yesterday for my annual Physical, no shimmy either way on the highway, 70-75mph. 580 miles with the solid U joint in there. Edited August 11, 2020 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Question!! Do you have to drop the steering rack, to get the knuckle out? I got both the bolts out but I can't seem to get it off anything? I'm working from the top. Any tips? Yeah you have to drop the rack. Maybe not totally, you might be able to get away with just loosening the bolts that hold it under the gear box but yes you need to drop it a little Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 And the bolts go back in.... and the knuckle goes on the shelf lol! I don't feel like working under the car just yet, still waiting on the car registration.... 7 days, still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) It isn't difficult. Don't drop the rack 1) Remove old 2) Install new 3) repeat step 2 if wheel gets out of alignment. No rack alignment needed. (I edited what I originally wrote cause I was wrong for once in my life....since the last time I was wrong) Edited August 13, 2020 by jaylew Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Yes, if we can get a somewhat normal ski season, I plan to ski more. For now, it's 9:40AM I woke up at 8:25AM and just finished a Ham and Egg breakfast. Next project is to vacuum out the fins on the bottom of the refrigerator. It's not fun and games... LOL As for the shimmy, I drove the wagon to my Dr.'s yesterday for my annual Physical, no shimmy either way on the highway, 70-75mph. 580 miles with the solid U joint in there. Idle hands are the devils plaything! Its ok to relax but make sure to keep yourself occupied. You'd be surprised how many retirees get bored after several months, that's the way my father was. And make sure to stay healthy, watch what your eating bad eating and less activity is a bad combination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Idle hands are the devils plaything! Its ok to relax but make sure to keep yourself occupied. You'd be surprised how many retirees get bored after several months, that's the way my father was. And make sure to stay healthy, watch what your eating bad eating and less activity is a bad combination! Thanks, yeah I have been eating healthy the past 30 years or so. Nothing strange just make sure I have a balanced diet, nothing extreme. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 You don't have to drop the rack to remove the steering knuckle. Go under the car and remove the two bolts holding the knuckle in. Slide the knuckle up to remove it from the rack side and then down to remove from the car. Installation is the reverse of removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Got it in, damn steering wheel spun so I had to redo it and have someone hold the wheel still. But its pretty easy from underneath with a pry bar and hammer. Didn't have to drop the rack! Good tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Good to hear I was wrong!! I edited my post #209 accordingly Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Boom. Ordered. It is on back order, so no telling when I'll get it. Can you believe that some of the Subaru parts sites are selling this solid u-joint for $202?! That is absurd! I ordered a 2015-2019 STi solid steering u-joint. #PN here: 34170VA030 Ordered through here: https://subieautoparts.com/product/2015-2019-subaru-wrx-sti-steering-linkage-assembly-knuckle-34170va030/ Any word / updates on this? I know you said it was on back order but I was planning on ordering one soon and totally going to ride coat tails! Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 FYI, today I noticed in post #163, https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/project-phoenix-05-wagon-restoration-278922p5.html He has a STI solid link next to the OEM link. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Ordered used STI u-link from fleebay via this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-2014-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-Steering-Knuckle-Joint-OEM-08-14/113813760136?hash=item1a7fd42888:g:IVcAAOSwBRBdJnlX Should be here on 18th. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyychild Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ordered used STI u-link from fleebay via this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-2014-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-Steering-Knuckle-Joint-OEM-08-14/113813760136?hash=item1a7fd42888:g:IVcAAOSwBRBdJnlX Should be here on 18th. How did it turn out, much improved? Were you able to use the existing bolts from the LGT U-Joint or did you have to source new bolts for the STI U-Joint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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