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Jeff Chambers · 01-28-2002, 12:19 PM

You can reuse your power outer tie rod ends with the manual rack, at least I was able to. Just measure it out and make sure that you've got good thread engagement since some TRE's are shorter than others. I ended up having almost 1 1/2" of engagement in both ends. The rag joint can be ordered from any Ford dealership. It runs about $39. Email me at jchambers@kellnet.com and I'll dig up the actual part number tonight when I get home. All told, I only have about $150 in my manual setup...a bunch cheaper than the Flaming River setup!

01-28-2002, 12:19 PM	#6
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	You can reuse your power outer tie rod ends with the manual rack, at least I was able to. Just measure it out and make sure that you've got good thread engagement since some TRE's are shorter than others. I ended up having almost 1 1/2" of engagement in both ends. The rag joint can be ordered from any Ford dealership. It runs about $39. Email me at jchambers@kellnet.com and I'll dig up the actual part number tonight when I get home. All told, I only have about $150 in my manual setup...a bunch cheaper than the Flaming River setup! __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"