Angel 24 Report post Posted December 30, 2009 what do you guys think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-66-67-68-69-70-FORD-MUSTANG-RACK-PINION-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e54e5c859QQitemZ130273364057QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted December 30, 2009 Wonder why they only work with automatic transmissions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD IN NC 21 Report post Posted December 30, 2009 One of there brackets must bolt in space where a clutch car's z-bar demands. Further looking at it - the steering linkage to the r&p is more inward/ centered compared to the Randall Rack which takes eliminates z-bar throw.... I have Randall's Rack and am MOST pleased, but I have a clutch car also....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 That would makes sense. Thinking if you are getting rid of the Z bar then this should fit no problems. I'll probably be going with a Cable Clutch on my T-5. I'll eventually move ot the rack & pinion steering but will have to wait on funds for it. Not sure if I want power or manual. The price on this one is much less than the ones I have been looking at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flight96 14 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 +1 for Randalls Rack . Very easy to install and very solid setup !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 I hear that a manual rack feels much like the stock power steering system. If this is true, then the manual would save me money over the power rack. What do you guys think? I have the stock power steering system and I like not having to struggle with the wheel while Im parking... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 I hear that a manual rack feels much like the stock power steering system. If this is true, then the manual would save me money over the power rack. What do you guys think? I have the stock power steering system and I like not having to struggle with the wheel while Im parking... thats what i have been wondering... and without that classic ford PS whine...lol.. i have yet to meet someone with the rack conversion from any vendor... and ask how it feels compared to stock PS on a 69. manual would be cost effective if it does feel like a stock PS setup.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torino420 10 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 I have the RRS manual rack on my Torino and it is not like the stock power steering. Very similar to stock manual steering in my opinion. Other then parking the car, it steers like a new car well worth it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grendi 16 Report post Posted January 7, 2010 I hear that a manual rack feels much like the stock power steering system. If this is true, then the manual would save me money over the power rack. What do you guys think? I have the stock power steering system and I like not having to struggle with the wheel while Im parking... if you have a small block, a manual rack might be an option. if you have a big block, i would recommend a power rack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 7, 2010 I would also factor in current and or future wheel sizes in making that choice. Wider tires like an 8" with a 245 for example will be tougher to turn manually even in a 6cyl car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
