steering rack and mounts

[oldschool]

WOF failures are often the left side rack nylon bush which is not replaceable. Easy to fix the knocking by fitting an exhaust clamp around it to take up the play! :-)

[JoKer]

"Inner Rack ends"

what are people doing for these in 2025?

I hear of a broken one stopping a car from returning to the road

I'm not even sure which "bit" hat is either & I'm hoping I never need to sort it myself as I understand they are NLA (No Longer Available)

Part #5?



edit : it the end of #5 that's failed : 

[JoKer]

Update : there's this TradeMe Link AU seller = www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/other-accessories/listing/5298278843

"* OEM QUALITY * Rack End For HILLMAN AVENGER BJ, BK" for $53~ ea.

Wrong part noted in the Image : awaiting further details from Seller (see Q&A)

AND helper Facundo from Argentina has posted these for the Dodge 1500 (LHD)

Rod =

https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-847757849-axial-precap-de-direccion-dodge-1500-_JM

Complete rack =

https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-809320782-cremallera-direccion-mecanica-nueva-vw-dodge-1500-_JM

I am unsure of compatibility at this stage

for now Panic is over, but still seeking options for the Avenger Community (eg : I don't think this is a worry or Consumable)