BigPerm
05-01-2017, 06:59 AM
Looking for someone to drop some general knowledge on me regarding the benefits of manual or power racks versus OEM manual steering.
Background:
I have a 1967 Mustang with manual steering. I recently replaced the worn factory 19:1 box with a 16:1 quick-ratio manual box. I love the new ratio, but the manual steering gets old, and the bump steer gets annoying.
My guess is the bump steer is more a result of suspension and alignment geometry, but who knows. From what I understand, converting to a manual rack would result in the same feel as my OEM manual box. The real advantage would be switching to a power rack. Is this true?
The other, more recent option, would be an electric steering conversion, which just mounts an electric unit under the dash.
Background:
I have a 1967 Mustang with manual steering. I recently replaced the worn factory 19:1 box with a 16:1 quick-ratio manual box. I love the new ratio, but the manual steering gets old, and the bump steer gets annoying.
My guess is the bump steer is more a result of suspension and alignment geometry, but who knows. From what I understand, converting to a manual rack would result in the same feel as my OEM manual box. The real advantage would be switching to a power rack. Is this true?
The other, more recent option, would be an electric steering conversion, which just mounts an electric unit under the dash.