Thread: Rack & Pinion 73 Mustang

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Has anyone here installed a manual rack & pinion in a 71-73 mustang. If so which type, Mustang ll or pinto. I do not have a problem fabricating my own mounts. My questions are: which width rack? Will rack & pinion type rod ends work with 1973 spindles. Which steering shaft components to connect the stock steering column to the rack. Any help would be appreciated. I'm just looking for someone who may have done this already to point me in the right direction.

Thanks, David

Not on a '73, but I would go for the MII rack with the wider spacing on the mount holes. I like the mounting better on the MII racks, probably more better for installation on yer horse... I believe the MII rod ends are the same taper as the '73's arms. Bump steer is a consideration on rack and pinion installations, might want to be checking it before you make the final install on the rack and steering arms....

Thanks Dave, the Mll is what I was thinking. The rod ends were my main concern. I will definetly check the setup for bump steer prior to finalizing the setup.

They are quite easy to adjust if you do it while you are in the build phase. I would suggest taking the front springs out of the car and setting it at ride height just to ensure the bump steer is correct. Ok to leave the front coils in as long as the car is fully assembled with all 4 tires on the floor... I've seen people set there bump steer, then find out later they were off on their final ride height....... The old measure twice, cut once rule applies here!!!!!!!!!!