Steering components, steering system design, and installation are not as glamorous of subjects as high-performance engines, the latest finishes, or the current upholstery trends. However, the ...
When's the last time you looked underneath an early hot rod with a tube axle or I-beam axle and found rack-and-pinion steering? More likely, you saw a Vega box or Mustang box-but rack-and-pinion is ...
Rack and pinion steering is commonly used in modern vehicles to facilitate steering control. It involves a gear assembly consisting of a rack (a straight bar with teeth) and a pinion gear (a small ...
Rack-and-pinion conversions rank among the most popular modifications for vintage Mustangs. And why not? Even when new, the Mustang's original recirculating ball steering box provided less-than-ideal ...
If you've ever driven an older vehicle without power steering or a contemporary car with a power steering malfunction, you probably understand just how important these systems are. They drastically ...
A rack and pinion steering system consists of a pinion (a circular gear) with a rack (a linear gear). The system works by converting a revolving motion into linear motion. Most cars, small trucks, and ...
We know many of you have a new Mustang parked alongside your vintage pony. We do; in addition to our '05 GT, we also have a '69 Mustang in the stable. We enjoy the newer Mustang's excellent handling ...
Part of a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is a bar parallel to the front axle that moves left or right when the steering wheel is turned, aiming the front wheels in the correct direction.