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Old 08-31-2008, 08:44 PM
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I need to replace an inner tie rod end, so I figure may as well replace the entire rack. I'm looking for one but there are different "types".

Would this one fit a stock 91 GT?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

What's the difference between a "Ford Gear" With 2 Piece Mounting Bushings and a 1 Piece Mounting Bushing and a TRW Gear?

Do I want to get one with 3.0 turns, 2.5 turns or 2.25 turns?

Also there's some without performance suspension, some with agr performance.

What's a firm valving? and what's the deal with the ratios? 15:1, 20:1 .... this is way too many choices for a novice. Consider the novice man!

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Old 08-31-2008, 09:11 PM
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turn your wheel; lock to lock now and count what you got, that'll answer that question and IMO the LMR kit is a little pricey since I bought a reman one at Napa that cost 70 bucks and came with everything but the outer tie rods and sway bar links, if yours are fine just transfer outer over
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Old 09-01-2008, 04:43 AM
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Is there a step by step guide that you know of that shows removal of the old and installing the new?
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Old 09-01-2008, 08:27 AM
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why would you replace the entire rack for a $40 part?
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Old 09-01-2008, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
why would you replace the entire rack for a $40 part?
exactly
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Old 09-01-2008, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
why would you replace the entire rack for a $40 part?
Cause I figured, the car is 17 years. This one is bad, prolly won't be long before the other one is bad, and then the outer ends, and then something else. Catch them all one time.
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