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    Hi All,

    97 Pontiac GTP with 138K on the clock. Magnasteer variable assist rack is dead. I have access to free non variable assist rack. Can I swap?

    Did alot of searching with no clear answer. Does anyone know if Magnasteer rack dimensions are same as regular rack? Is steering linkage the same? Any help would be appreciated.

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    Bueller?.....Bueller?......
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    I have learned that the dimensions are the same but that the pressure line is different. Thought I would let everyone know.
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    They are probably different, the biggest difference I think is in the pump assembly. Are the part numbers the same? I wouldn't chance it.
    2001 Grand Prix GTP - Daily Driver12" front brake upgrade ('05 Monte), Raptor tune, Open cone, Front and rear strut tower braces, SS brake hoses, BMR trailing arms, ZZP 3" catted downpipe, Dorman front sway bar, GMPP rear sway bar, solid trans and engine mount, flipped dog bones and Borla exhaust.
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    HI,

    Thanks for the tip. My additional searching shows they are just too different animals and for the price of a replacement v-assist rack is not prohibitive in comparison to the work of replacing 2 racks.

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