Rack & pinion replacement

debgt50 · 11-29-2008, 04:04 AM

I really need some suggestions - I have a 92 GT convertible - I am the original owner - last week I replaced the rack with an A1 Cardone rebuild. The one that came off was a Ford reman. The shop assured me my old rack was 2 1/2 turns lock to lock, as was the Cardone. The steering on my car has ALWAYS been tight, I never had to turn the wheel much for the car to steer and never really able to turn the wheel easily. For the past week I feel like I am driving someone else's car. As if I have gone from drving my Mustang to my grandmother's Cadillac. I have tried to research this as much as I can. Everyone thinks I am crazy that there could be such a drastic difference. I was told by Cardone that it is just the mileage on my car. Another guy at the tire shop suggested I was imaginging this? I can't help but wonder if they installed the wrong rack??? Has anyone had any similar experience with the rack replacement?? I could really use the help!!

goodyear1984 · 12-04-2008, 11:31 PM

there is a regular and a quick ratio...i made that mistake with my turbo coupe t-bird..i felt the same way.i noticed when i drove to work and i had to turn the wheel more on the same turn than befor not much but noticeable

goodyear1984 · 12-04-2008, 11:32 PM

forgot to say, but mine was boxed wrong

debgt50 · 12-05-2008, 01:42 AM

2 technicians have now told me the steering does not feel right. The shop wants to send the rack that came off the car to Cardone and have them re-built that one. But if the one that is one there right now is no good what assurance do I have that Cardone won't re-build mine the same way? Anyone have experience with Cardone re-builds????? Need help ASAP - the steering is getting worse by the day!!

USMC302 · 01-20-2009, 09:56 PM

IMO, sell it and go with a quality one from Flaming River. I have the quick ratio one and love it, no problems. Good luck.

debgt50 · 01-22-2009, 04:58 AM

thanks for the info! I was able to retreive my r/p and found a great rebuilder California Axel - they did a great job - I was right all along my r/p is 2-1/4 turns lock to lock and the one Anderson's Frame in Westminster tried to convince me was the correct part for my car was 2-1/2 lock to lock! Now my car handles the way is was supposed to!!! Maybe one of these days I will now be able to get it to the paint shop! Thank you for the help!!

11-29-2008, 04:04 AM	#1
debgt50 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	Rack & pinion replacement I really need some suggestions - I have a 92 GT convertible - I am the original owner - last week I replaced the rack with an A1 Cardone rebuild. The one that came off was a Ford reman. The shop assured me my old rack was 2 1/2 turns lock to lock, as was the Cardone. The steering on my car has ALWAYS been tight, I never had to turn the wheel much for the car to steer and never really able to turn the wheel easily. For the past week I feel like I am driving someone else's car. As if I have gone from drving my Mustang to my grandmother's Cadillac. I have tried to research this as much as I can. Everyone thinks I am crazy that there could be such a drastic difference. I was told by Cardone that it is just the mileage on my car. Another guy at the tire shop suggested I was imaginging this? I can't help but wonder if they installed the wrong rack??? Has anyone had any similar experience with the rack replacement?? I could really use the help!!

12-04-2008, 11:31 PM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Rack & pinion replacement there is a regular and a quick ratio...i made that mistake with my turbo coupe t-bird..i felt the same way.i noticed when i drove to work and i had to turn the wheel more on the same turn than befor not much but noticeable __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

12-04-2008, 11:32 PM	#3
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Rack & pinion replacement forgot to say, but mine was boxed wrong __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

12-05-2008, 01:42 AM	#4
debgt50 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Rack & pinion replacement 2 technicians have now told me the steering does not feel right. The shop wants to send the rack that came off the car to Cardone and have them re-built that one. But if the one that is one there right now is no good what assurance do I have that Cardone won't re-build mine the same way? Anyone have experience with Cardone re-builds????? Need help ASAP - the steering is getting worse by the day!!

01-20-2009, 09:56 PM	#5
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Rack & pinion replacement IMO, sell it and go with a quality one from Flaming River. I have the quick ratio one and love it, no problems. Good luck. __________________

01-22-2009, 04:58 AM	#6
debgt50 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Rack & pinion replacement thanks for the info! I was able to retreive my r/p and found a great rebuilder California Axel - they did a great job - I was right all along my r/p is 2-1/4 turns lock to lock and the one Anderson's Frame in Westminster tried to convince me was the correct part for my car was 2-1/2 lock to lock! Now my car handles the way is was supposed to!!! Maybe one of these days I will now be able to get it to the paint shop! Thank you for the help!!

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