Yes, I recall that vid you made Neil. My rack moved, but not as much as yours. Even so, the new bushings were an upgrade. I have to say again that prepping the rack bolts well before doing the job would be a good thing. 

Alistair

> On Sep 12, 2014, at 12:03 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Another experienced Vanagon owner recently told me that the steering
> rack bushing upgrade they did really improved handling of cross winds.
> This was for a manual steering rack.
> 
> As have others, I've noticed (and posted a video) how much the rack
> moves on the bushings. Even when bushings are new. I observed this
> while turning the steering rod by hand while under my Vanagon, so this
> obviously doesn't replicate what happens with all parts concerned
> while driving, but I was surprised at the movement none the less.
> 
> I look forward to upgrading the steering rack bushings. Thanks again
> for the blog post.
> 
> Neil.
> 
>> On 9/12/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/vanagon-front-suspension-bushing-work/
> 
> 
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