R&R steering rack clamp to suit various models of -Holden Rodeo RA, RA7 from 2003- -Holden Colorado RC to -2011. -Isuzu Dmax, Mux 2008-2019.
This R&R steering rack clamp was designed and developed back in 2015, and has been introduced and made available online to keep up with demand. The reason these clamps are highly sought after is due to the large amount of people using there 4WD for what they are meant for and taking them off-road, touring and enjoying remote locations.
With the passenger side (original) standard steering rack support, it is only a loose fit bush style which allows the rack to pivot from the RH side rack mounting bolts. This can occur during wheel lift, wheel tuck, and also hitting a rut in dirt, sand or mud. In these circumstances it does not take much for the pivot movement on the passenger side to put pressure on the week spot where the join is on the steering rack, causing it to crack, split and separate. After the steering rack separates there is the high possibility with the rack movement that the high pressure oil line will split and power-steering will be lost.
With the R&R steering rack clamp, it firmly clamps the LH side of the rack, which in combination with the drivers side vertical and horizontal mounts, keeps the steering rack inline and strengthens the whole steering rack support.
Fitment is quite easy -Lubricate steering rack mount bolts to ensure easy removal. (day or 2 before if rusty). -Remove the x2 bolts on the original clamp.(17mm) -Remove the clamp and bush. -Slightly loosen the x2 RH rack bolts. (24mm) -Remove the top x2 m8 counter sunk bolts (size 5) -Slide the back half of clamp up from under the rack into rough position. -Slide clamp to side and fit top Allen key LH then repeat on RH. -Now use the original 17mm clamp bolts to tighten and secure the back half of the clamp. -Place the top half of clamp over the mount bolts, fit the x4 flat washers and x4 nyloc nuts (13mm) supplied and tighten evenly top and bottom. (there will be a gap of 2-3mm). Do not overtighten the nyloc nuts.just reasonable firm pressure. -Tighten the RH side mount bolts (24mm)
NOW YOU ARE DONE :) very easy install Allow 20-40mins pending your experience using hand tools.
