Steering rack

AB89GT · 04-08-2001, 11:11 AM

I had a mechanic at the dealer I work at tell me that I need a new rack. Is this a common problem for stangs, do they go often?
What are some signs of them going south, and how hard are they to replace?
thanx

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89 black GT, 5 spd
flex-a-lite electric fan
flowmaster cat-back + h-pipe
MSD Blaster coil
FMS 9mm wires

[This message has been edited by AB89GT (edited 04-08-2001).]

Skankin · 04-09-2001, 11:08 AM

The combination of aluminum & other metals often causes corrosion & internal leaking... often ruining the ps pump.

SHaFT7 · 04-09-2001, 12:47 PM

is there a better rack to get so it doesn't corrode and ruin the pump?

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SHaFTed

91GT, Flows, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

LX XLR8R · 04-09-2001, 01:20 PM

i bet thats ganna cost a pretty penny..id try to get one used or from a junk yard 1st..they dont usually go bad..well i have yet to see one go..im running a manual rack out of a early '80's stang..

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
AIM=onesillynotch

fastang · 04-09-2001, 02:30 PM

Mine went out, I had it replaced under my used car warranty.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors

Skankin · 04-09-2001, 04:10 PM

I've been told that some of the rebuilds have eliminated the aluminum component... I don't know what ones though.

I'm probably gonna go manual too... I'll just get an 18 or 20:1 ratio (a little easier than the 15:1). The power assist doesn't do much, and it'll eliminate 30# or so.

04-09-2001, 09:19 PM

Before i wrecked my '91 4 banger stang, i noticed the pump howled like crazy, and the PS fluid was filled with metal shavings from the rack. I've heard of the pumps being crap, and i've occasionally heard of racks going out, so i don't think it's uncommon.

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'84 Mustang 5.0 T5, FMS aluminum radiator & 180* thermostat, 1 5/8 shortys/2.5" duals, '88 GT tail lights and wheels, Holley 4160 4 BBL, smog pump idler, now with hi-po collapsed lifters in #3 or #4

SHaFT7 · 04-10-2001, 12:43 PM

anyone know where i can get a rack that doesn't have the aluminum components?

my ps pump goes thru fluid fairly quickly and sounds like a blower when its getting low each time

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SHaFTed

91GT, Flows, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

04-08-2001, 11:11 AM	#1
AB89GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 49	Steering rack I had a mechanic at the dealer I work at tell me that I need a new rack. Is this a common problem for stangs, do they go often? What are some signs of them going south, and how hard are they to replace? thanx ------------------ 89 black GT, 5 spd flex-a-lite electric fan flowmaster cat-back + h-pipe MSD Blaster coil FMS 9mm wires [This message has been edited by AB89GT (edited 04-08-2001).]

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04-09-2001, 11:08 AM	#2
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	The combination of aluminum & other metals often causes corrosion & internal leaking... often ruining the ps pump.

04-09-2001, 12:47 PM	#3
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	is there a better rack to get so it doesn't corrode and ruin the pump? ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

04-09-2001, 01:20 PM	#4
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	i bet thats ganna cost a pretty penny..id try to get one used or from a junk yard 1st..they dont usually go bad..well i have yet to see one go..im running a manual rack out of a early '80's stang.. ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch

04-09-2001, 02:30 PM	#5
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Mine went out, I had it replaced under my used car warranty. ------------------ 95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors

04-09-2001, 04:10 PM	#6
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	I've been told that some of the rebuilds have eliminated the aluminum component... I don't know what ones though. I'm probably gonna go manual too... I'll just get an 18 or 20:1 ratio (a little easier than the 15:1). The power assist doesn't do much, and it'll eliminate 30# or so.

04-09-2001, 09:19 PM	#7
84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	Before i wrecked my '91 4 banger stang, i noticed the pump howled like crazy, and the PS fluid was filled with metal shavings from the rack. I've heard of the pumps being crap, and i've occasionally heard of racks going out, so i don't think it's uncommon. ------------------ '84 Mustang 5.0 T5, FMS aluminum radiator & 180* thermostat, 1 5/8 shortys/2.5" duals, '88 GT tail lights and wheels, Holley 4160 4 BBL, smog pump idler, now with hi-po collapsed lifters in #3 or #4

04-10-2001, 12:43 PM	#8
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	anyone know where i can get a rack that doesn't have the aluminum components? my ps pump goes thru fluid fairly quickly and sounds like a blower when its getting low each time ... ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!