Steering Coupling - Rare Spares

[Blocker]

My spare steering couplings are all shot so need to replace.

I thought a local parts supplier even Sprints might stock these but no luck.
Rare Spares have them at $119 - anyone used RS ones? It seems the more work I do on the car the more money RS is making from me, if they were a publicly listed company I'd be buying shares instead of spares!


http://www.rarespares.net.au/rarespa...roduct=9946474

[wbute]

Rare Shares.

[Monman71]

I was told to steer away from the rare spares one, the quality of the coupling can cause it to slip, I got an exchange one through Greg Thackray ,he rebuilds the original ones using new bolts and the proper steering rubbers he gets from the states, they are roughly about $100 exchange for a power steering one, he is based in sydney. 0408674444. He is a HQ 350 specialist .

[Les]

Monman71
If you were told to stay away that must indicate they are no good or did the person telling you that have a vested interest.

Blocker
We have sold hundreds of these couplings without any problems also remember if your car club is registered with Rare Spares you will get a 10% discount and your club will receive points that go towards gifts for the club .
Les

[wbute]

So if I buy one I pay 10% more to subsidise the bloke in a club. Thanks for that.

[Les]

So if I buy one I pay 10% more to subsidise the bloke in a club. Thanks for that.

You can be cynical and look at it that way; but you will find that a lot of companies give discounts to groups of people such as the NRMA , RACV and others.
This discount does not just apply to couplings but the complete range
Les

[wbute]

Yep NRMA gives me a discount. I just have to pay my membership every year.

It just annoys me that you give a discount to club members who spend absolutely no more money at your shop than if they were not members of a club. I am a club member so now I will replace that non road worthy steering coupler because it is now $2 cheaper?

How about we forget the discount for club members and we start making tailgates that are not bent like a banana?

[Sandvan79]

I have a new one I have for sale. Pm me if your interested. I have it up for $50. We just need to verify the spline is the same. This one is for a F body. (GM)
The new ones have a safety on them so if it goes you don't loose steering.
I'm sending a shipment over soon, I could include this to save on shipping.

[Big Rob]

I've used Rare Spares couplings on My LC Torana, LH Torana and my mates HJ. All are still in perfect condition and have done a fair few miles with no issues. I have also rebuilt a few in the past with no issues either, so I guess it's your choice.

Don't know if a Pontiac one would fit....

[Blocker]

Thanks Les for your input and others for alternative suggestions. I am not in a car club :(

Let's keep it civil too please.