Converting to manual steering?
05-22-2012, 08:25 PM
#11
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: iowa
Posts: 7
......turns out that the rack should measure 45" end to end, and the one i have is only
43 3/4". So i ordered 6" tie rods instead witch will give me an extra 1" to screw onto. Then tonight i get home to see my new off set bushings have arrived and the damn holes in the bushings are 3/8", the pins that came with the bushings are 1/2" and the old bolt measures 1/2"......do i drill out the bushings or what???????
43 3/4". So i ordered 6" tie rods instead witch will give me an extra 1" to screw onto. Then tonight i get home to see my new off set bushings have arrived and the damn holes in the bushings are 3/8", the pins that came with the bushings are 1/2" and the old bolt measures 1/2"......do i drill out the bushings or what???????
05-25-2012, 08:19 PM
#12
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: iowa
Posts: 7
had to drill out the bushings to 1/2", got it all back together realined and it drives great. My front tires are 10" wide and I have no problem turning at low speeds, that was one thing i was worried about. Also had to replace the water pump due to the belt running on top instead of the bottom side when removeing the power steering pump.
05-26-2012, 04:50 PM
#13
Join Date: May 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 6
How much of a difference does swapping out for a manual rack make? I currently have no power steering with a "power steering" rack. I was considering putting the power steering pump back in because it is a bit difficult for cruising around town. Make jokes if you must haha.
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