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Christ · 10-19-2009, 02:38 AM

It works with just about any steering system, actually. It doesn't matter if it's power assist or not, or how the power is added.

What you're actually doing is removing the OEM tie-rod ends (outer) and replacing them with spherical rod bearings that happen to be the right thread pitch/diameter to bolt onto your original tie rods. Very simple mod, but not worth it for the every day DIY'er unless you're looking for "something more" from it, like slightly easier turning ability when you don't have PS, and a (sometimes) marked reduction in bump steer characteristics.

The average person has no idea what I just said...

10-19-2009, 02:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	It works with just about any steering system, actually. It doesn't matter if it's power assist or not, or how the power is added. What you're actually doing is removing the OEM tie-rod ends (outer) and replacing them with spherical rod bearings that happen to be the right thread pitch/diameter to bolt onto your original tie rods. Very simple mod, but not worth it for the every day DIY'er unless you're looking for "something more" from it, like slightly easier turning ability when you don't have PS, and a (sometimes) marked reduction in bump steer characteristics. The average person has no idea what I just said... __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"