I guess all I have is my own anecdotal experience, but I very recently
replaced the rack on my '89 and have not found any change in steering feel.
Was the rack "new" or rebuilt?  I assume he replaced the tierod ends too,
no?

On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 9:46 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> Dear Volks,
>
> Got a friend in Boston with a '91, just got a brand new steering rack
> installed along with left upper control arm, radius arm biscuits and
> such.  He's concerned that the steering is "stiffer."  I'll get a
> better feel for what that means when I see him in a week or two, but
> meantime, anyone with experience of the steering feel changing when
> replacing rack?
>
> Thanks,
> David
>

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Casey