Rack and pinion

schizcat · 12-14-2003, 05:03 PM

Got a question about steering. Have a 90 Fox and want to change to manual rack. I was gonna go with Flamming River but didnt know if I need the entire kit or if i can just get the rack and use the stock steering shaft? Also, is there any company out there that is comparable or better than Flamming River when it comes to steering?

Jeff Chambers · 12-15-2003, 07:26 AM

Nope, you'll need either the FM steering shaft or the OEM manual rack rag joint. The manual racks have a smaller diameter input shaft than the power racks. The manual rag joint can be a little tough to find (D9BZ-3A525-A) but if you call some of the larger Ford dealerships in the magazines you should be able to find it. The FM piece is nice but they're mighty proud of it. I've used both; the FM shaft provides better header & K-member clearance.

12-14-2003, 05:03 PM	#1
schizcat Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22	Rack and pinion Got a question about steering. Have a 90 Fox and want to change to manual rack. I was gonna go with Flamming River but didnt know if I need the entire kit or if i can just get the rack and use the stock steering shaft? Also, is there any company out there that is comparable or better than Flamming River when it comes to steering?

12-15-2003, 07:26 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Nope, you'll need either the FM steering shaft or the OEM manual rack rag joint. The manual racks have a smaller diameter input shaft than the power racks. The manual rag joint can be a little tough to find (D9BZ-3A525-A) but if you call some of the larger Ford dealerships in the magazines you should be able to find it. The FM piece is nice but they're mighty proud of it. I've used both; the FM shaft provides better header & K-member clearance. __________________ 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!"

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