Anyone with this setup??? Please give feed back!

[New 5.0]

i was thinking about freeing up some space and was considering switching ta a Flaming River Manual Rack and Pinion Steering Systems for my 95GT

i wanted to know what r the pros & cons of this setup besides the obvious.

 

[95-stang]

I fancy the Flaming River coupling, but dont like the idea of a manual rack for parking with.

 

[New 5.0]

I really dont care about the parking problem. is that the only flaw?

 

[Paul]

It makes daily driving less pleasant, and will reduce the value of your car when you decide to sell it. A power steering pump and lines doesn't take up too much space anyway.

 

[ram360]

I have a flaming river kit on one of my fox body stangs. Honestly once the car is rolling you can't tell the difference between that and power steering IMO. Parking is a pain in the ass if you got wide tires on the front was my only complaint. Mine is almost strictly a drag car so not like that is much of an issue for me.

 

[94 DropTop]

I plan on they same set-up for mine. I think it will remove almost 30lbs of the front. But again mines a toy not a dd anymore

 

[New 5.0]

yeah mines is a daily driver...guess its not a good idea


Thanks Guys

 

[Paul]

If you want to drop weight off the nose, get tubular suspension instead.

 

[2slo95fiveoh]

If you want to drop weight off the nose, get tubular suspension instead.

X12.. switching my k-members out alone according to QA1 was supposed to drop 26lbs off the front.

 

[Paul]

My entire front suspension for my notch, including k-member, a-arms, spindles/hubs, steering rack, steering shaft, tie rod ends, struts, coil overs w/ springs, and endlinks weighs only 126 pounds. That is a HUGE difference from stock.

Paul.

 

[95 svt cobra]

Yeah i agree on this one, for a DD i wouldnt recommend it, i drove a ford festiva for carquest delivering parts with no PS and it was a total WHORE parking that damn thing 35 times a day, my forearms got big though lol

 

[New 5.0]

Off topic but dude ur car is sick

 

[1quk50]

thats my plans full k-member kit...from upr. i think my rack is leaking!!!! lol alot.. but ill get a used one out of a junk yard or something..

 

[Paul]

I've got a set of D&D tubular A-arms for 94-98 for sale. $120 shipped. They have brand new delrin bushings too. That would save you money AND weight.

 

[94kingcbra]

a manual rack will help you shave some pounds!