PP Bumpsteer kit install problems

[Soleilracer]

K well after installing the new shifter bushing kit from PP. That was easy enough to install. And really tighten up the shifter.

But now my next project is the bumpsteer kit, after spending all day of trying to get the new bolts in became unsuccessful. I can't get them to align properly. It looks like now the bolt holes are getting stripped. Any of you guys have any tips or any advice to help me out. The spacers are already in just the bolts are not aligning with there home.

At this point it looks like I may have to rethread the holes. Anyways, any help would be appreciated.

[Gunter]

Make sure that the U-joint in the smugglers box is loose, otherwise you are working against a restriction. Before you loosen the U-joint, center the steering wheel, make a scribe mark from U-joint clamp to the steering shaft because you don't want it to move. Now the rack should be easy to move. Take a center punch, or any other thin cone-shaped tool that fits into the rack-hole. Now you are aligned on one side. For the other side, grind or file a small lead at the end of the bolt so that it finds it's own center as you screw it in. Once it is in, remove the centering tool from the other side and use the second bolt again with a lead filed on to finish that side. After that, tighten the U-joit clamp in position making sure that it lines up on the mark and the steering wheel stays centered. Use antiseize lube and a tap if necessary. Good luck.

[84toy]

Take the spacers out. Reinstall the long bolts with box back in original spot, they should go right in like factory. Loosen the u-joint clamp like Gunter said and make sure it slides easily. (use a screwdriver to slightly pry it apart). Once it moves easily, raise the box equally and make sure the bolts don't get bound in the holes when lifting. Remove one bolt at a time making sure it unscrews easily (not bound) and install the spacers one at at time. The bolt should go right in.....Good luck

[Vipergrün]

Get the spacers out and the old bolts reinstalled, then, only replace one at a time so the correct angle is acheived.

edit: whoops, should have read all posts

[john walker's workshop]

don't forget to readjust the toe, because it will be toed out when you raise the rack.