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Originally Posted by patrickt
The one thing I noticed that was the owner changed out the mounting brackets on the Flaming River rack with milled blocks of aluminum. I can't tell whether there's a rubber or poly bushing between it and the rack. I have the identical ERA customized rack on mine and had trouble with the original rubber bushings tearing. I bet he had the same problem. I finally was able to find a poly bushing that holds up but I'd be curious as to whether his fix created any noticeable feel on the wheel. Big ass pic below from his car, not mine.
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Patrick,
I have done aluminum brackets on race cars. It is the best way to go to minimize shifting of the rack or sway bars. Of course it is also stiffer which may not be what someone wants on a street car. For each benefit, there is a detriment. Poly bushings are a nice in-between.
Jim