Shock dampning ring on 88 steering rack?

[NoMad]

So I am all but done with the full rebuild of the spare 88 rack I bought from Mark. I just seem to be missing a shock dampner ring. It is #9 on the parts diagram and I can't seem to find one for sale anywhere.

Anyone have any insight?

[GTRS Fiero]

I don't have the pic in front of me, but shock damper ring on an '88 rack?

[GTRS Fiero]

Here is the diagram I found:


Does not look like an '88 rack, despite the claim of the site.

[NoMad]

That diagram is 84-87. 88's are a bit different.

[Fierofool]

88's didn't have an external shock damper piston as I recall. 

[TopNotch]

88's didn't have an external shock damper piston as I recall.

That is correct.

[NoMad]

This isn't the steering damper, it apoears to be a cylinder that slides into the opposite side of the rack as the bushing. I would guess it is there to protect the rack from damage if the inner tie rod makes contact on full lock. That is only a guess though. Will see if the old one still has it to scavange when I pull it to swap them.

[Fierofool]

If you can't locate one, try CV Source in Buford.  They rebuild steering racks.  They don't have any on the shelf at the moment but they did have 5 or 6 Fiero racks in stock.  Told him about Rodney's bushing and he was most grateful.