DIY Rack and Pinion installation
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 470
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From: Amelia Ohio
It depends on what rack you use and what ends you use. I set mine up probably the most unique way. I cut the eyes out of my center link and welded them into at center bar. That way I retained the factory inner and outer tie rod ends, the sleave is still the factory. I was initially concerned about the stetching this out, but after 2k miles I haven't had any problems, but still plan on changing to the aluminum sleave. It will only need to be 2" longer than the factory. Here's some pics.
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Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
MY tie roda are 19 inches on dirvers, and 21 inches on pass side....
the rack is offset to driver's side, obviously by about an inch....
in fact it would be centered better , but I was trying to accomodate an older header set, which was not a good decision, but the car runs fine for pushing 5.5 years now, so can't complain...
I too used stock tie rod ends.....I lengthened the stock tie rod sleeves by putting a 9/16 rod down the center, drilling holes and having it welded up, after it was proven to work, I took a steel tube and went over the outside, welding the ends to the original tube....them things stronger than dirt NOW....so the sleeves are precious, the tie rod ends are stock disposable...
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
What are you guys using for power steering pumps? I'm currently putting in a C4 suspension, and given that I am having to do a bunch of changes to accomodate the difference in C3/C4 track widths, I may entertain the idea of a rack like this to fit onto my modified frame. Any pressure/volume issues when using the stock pump, or are you using a later pump? Also, what's the "steering feel" with this rack?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: Hazerswoude-Rijndijk Zuid Holland
I'm going to use a SAAB 900 / 9-3 rack, this is a 3 1/4 ??ratio?? instead of the Steeroids 2 3/4 ??ratio??. I'm using a stock pump, but am going to use a adjustable restrictor valve if the steering is too sloppy.
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