Looking for a steering rack for a coupe gen3 or roadster, I assume they’ll both be the same. Before I buy new, maybe someone has one laying around they ended up not using. I’m doing electric steering so either rack would work.
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Looking for a steering rack for a coupe gen3 or roadster, I assume they’ll both be the same. Before I buy new, maybe someone has one laying around they ended up not using. I’m doing electric steering so either rack would work.
You don't want a PS rack if you're not going to power it through the usual hydraulic method. While I personally haven't done it, it's mentioned on here frequently that de-powered PS racks are a really bad idea.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
Interesting, so I assume something like this is what I’m after
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Musta...QaAn47EALw_wcB
Rock auto doesn’t seem to stock any specific manual rack for the muwtang
No. These cars do not use a Mustang II rack. I haven't checked Rock Auto but if you care to shop Napa, Autozone, O'Reilly, etc. you're after a 1979-1993 Mustang rack. You can also go to Unisteer for #8000450 (15:1 ratio) or #8000370 (20:1 ratio). Flaming River also has new units; FR1520 for 15: and FR1503 for 20:1.
Jeff
My buddy needed a new manual rack for his challenge car. Mark at Breeze, where we used to get Unisteer racks (what I used a couple times), recommended a BBB INDUSTRIES N1010106 as a good quality piece. He bought it and is very happy with it. Seems a cut above the usual parts start reman units. For a price of course. https://www.rockauto.com/en/partsear...rtnum=N1010106. Rock Auto has a number of options for Mustangs. 79-93 as Jeff said.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
Paul,
That comes up as a power rack, both in specification and photo.
BBB INDUSTRIES N1010106 Specifications
Hydraulic, Electric, or Manual Steering- Hydraulic
Inner Tie Rods Included Yes
Input Shaft Diameter (IN) 0.75
Input Shaft Length (IN) 2.25
Mounting Hole Quantity 2
New Or Remanufactured New
Outer Tie Rods Included No
Pressure Port Thread Size 9/16x18
Rack Length (IN) 45.25
Return Port Thread Size 5/8x18
Total Turns Lock To Lock 3.063
Jeff
Last edited by Jeff Kleiner; 11-22-2023 at 12:22 PM.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
I am late to find this thread. I am seeking a "less aggressive" steering ratio power steering rack to replace the rack I have (about 2.3 turns lock to lock). I'm wondering if this rack will make much of a difference....or maybe if someone could suggest another power rack with an even slower ratio (perhaps around 3.5 turns lock to lock). I can't help but wonder if maybe a Fairmont or T-bird rack might have such a ratio?