{"product_id":"energy-suspension-08-14-subaru-impreza-wrx-red-rack-and-pinion-bushing-set","title":"Energy Suspension Rack and Pinion Bushing Set | Red | 2008–2014 Subaru WRX | GR \/ GH | 19.10101R","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEnergy Suspension Rack and Pinion Bushing Set – Red | 2008–2014 Subaru Impreza WRX | GR \/ GH | 19.10101R\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #333; padding: 10px 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 2008–2014 Subaru Impreza WRX (GR hatchback and GH sedan).\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your WRX is the 2008–2014 GR\/GH generation — not compatible with the 2015+ VA WRX or the 2002–2007 GD WRX without separate fitment verification. STI fitment of this generation should be confirmed separately. Red colour is cosmetic only — same Hyper-Flex material as the black variant (19.10101G).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy Suspension 19.10101R polyurethane rack and pinion bushing set for the 2008–2014 Subaru Impreza WRX. Replaces the OEM rubber rack mount bushings with Energy Suspension’s Hyper-Flex polyurethane — reducing steering rack deflection under cornering load and sharpening steering response. 0.3 lbs. Ships fast across Canada and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRack and Pinion Bushings — What They Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steering rack on the GR\/GH WRX is mounted to the subframe via rubber bushings that cushion the rack’s connection to the chassis. OEM rubber provides compliance that absorbs road vibration and NVH — but that same compliance allows the rack to shift laterally under cornering loads, a phenomenon called steering rack deflection or “rack walk.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the rack moves under load, the effective toe angle of the front wheels changes mid-corner — the steering input you’ve applied no longer produces the expected result. The symptoms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVague or imprecise turn-in response, particularly at higher cornering speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild understeer or inconsistent cornering behaviour that varies with speed and load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-centre feel that lacks precision, particularly noticeable on track or in spirited road driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyurethane rack bushings significantly reduce this deflection. The firmer Hyper-Flex material holds the rack more securely to the subframe under lateral load, maintaining consistent steering geometry through the corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy Suspension Hyper-Flex — Polyurethane Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy Suspension’s Hyper-Flex is their proprietary polyurethane formulation, positioned between rubber and solid aluminium in the compliance spectrum:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs OEM rubber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly stiffer — less deflection, more precise steering feel, longer service life (polyurethane does not degrade from oil or ozone exposure the way rubber does). Trade-off: marginally more road NVH transmission into the chassis vs rubber — acceptable on a performance-driven WRX application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs solid aluminium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains some compliance — less harsh than a fully rigid aluminium rack mount, appropriate for a dual-purpose street\/track car that still encounters road imperfections at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red colour is Energy Suspension’s traditional Hyper-Flex finish — identical material to the black variant (19.10101G). Choice between red and black is purely cosmetic based on personal preference for the underhood appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGR \/ GH WRX Fitment — 2008–2014\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19.10101R fits the third-generation Impreza WRX platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGR (hatchback):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008–2014 WRX hatchback body style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH (sedan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008–2014 WRX sedan body style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share the same rack mounting dimensions and are covered by this bushing set. This part is not listed for the GR\/GH STI — confirm STI compatibility separately, as STI suspension geometry and subframe specifications can differ from WRX. The 2015+ VA WRX and 2002–2007 GD WRX use different rack mounting specifications and are not covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRack and pinion bushing replacement requires removing the steering rack from the subframe — a straightforward job for an experienced DIY mechanic or performance shop. The bushing set replaces the OEM rubber inserts at the rack mounting points. A thin application of Energy Suspension’s supplied or recommended grease to the polyurethane bushing surfaces prevents squeaking, which can occur if polyurethane bushings run dry against metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2008–2014 Subaru WRX GR\/GH only. Red — same material as black 19.10101G. STI fitment: confirm separately. Grease bushing surfaces on installation to prevent squeaking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Energy Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 19.10101R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rack and pinion bushing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hyper-Flex polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: 2008–2014 Subaru Impreza WRX — GR hatchback \/ GH sedan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Energy Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51406369325223,"sku":"ENG19.10101R","price":28.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8344\/1063\/files\/647761eef50906b8ff1d3b37b29801bdL.jpg?v=1790159973","url":"https:\/\/www.straightsiximports.com\/en-us\/products\/energy-suspension-08-14-subaru-impreza-wrx-red-rack-and-pinion-bushing-set","provider":"Straight Six Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}