Difference in LX and GT steering rack?

[Aliate X]

Whats the difference, putting a new rack in my car, I have a 93 LX, but I ordered the GT "sport" one or w/e, supposedly the "high performance" version, any real differences? I heard there actually is some. Thanks

 

[iwashmycar]

i think its the number of turns...... slightly diff ratio

 

[soontobefastfox]

I believe the GT locks in 2.25 turns and the LX locks in 2.5 turns. Someone can correct me on this, I needed a new rack and my stang is geared towards the straight line so I went with the LX which was considerably cheaper.

 

[Aliate X]

Ah okay thanks guys. Yeah the guy said they were the same price so I got the GT one heh.

 

[HISSIN50]

There should be a slight ratio difference.

 

[Aliate X]

Btw will putting in this new rack tighten up any play I had in the steering wheel? Was kinda sloppy before, nevermind the fact the inner tierod fell apart today lol.

 

[iwashmycar]

i put one in recently too and it didnt reallly make it too much tighter...


i recall a post somewhere (probably in the 94-95) but people are using 03 cobra steering shafts (i think).

are they REALLY supposed to help kinda like switching to a solid one, or is that not at all for a fox ??

just curious lol

 

[HISSIN50]

i recall a post somewhere (probably in the 94-95) but people are using 03 cobra steering shafts (i think).

are they REALLY supposed to help kinda like switching to a solid one, or is that not at all for a fox ??

just curious lol

First off, sorry for being redundant before - dial-up and your quick postings caused a delay (there were no replies when I loaded the page ).

IWMC, You are correct. Mine just arrived and looks pretty decent. The SN's seem to eat rag joints more than Fox III's do. I'm about positive that the Terminator shafts only work on 94+ cars though.

 

[RsStanG1987]

Ive blown 2 power steering rack and will be the first to tell you that there is no big difference at all. Just one stamped with ford and 1 trd i believe. But some LX's had the sport steering rack so its nothing special..

 

[HISSIN50]

To add a bit to RSG1987's post:

When I went for a rack for the '88 GT vert, there were 4 options. Ford and TRW - standard and sport versions of each. I had the Ford Sport (the part number is where the steering shaft attaches to the rack).

From what I gather, the TRW racks were rare in Aero foxes.

 

[Nibbie]

What if it was an LX 5.0 Sport??
isnt that exactly like a GT except the body kit? and im sure the 4 cyliner foxes steering racks where a little differnt.

 

[Mustang5L5]

5.0 LX's should have the same rack as the GT

It's the 2.3L LX's that have the looser rack

 

[RsStanG1987]

5.0 LX's should have the same rack as the GT

It's the 2.3L LX's that have the looser rack

You nailed it. I used a 2.3 rack in my old 87 and the fugger blew apart..

 

[superhuaman]

GT racks are 1.5 turns lock to lock and LX (meaning 2.3)'s are 2.5 turns lock to lock. they are NOT interchangeable as they use different pumps.

 

[Aliate X]

GT racks are 1.5 turns lock to lock and LX (meaning 2.3)'s are 2.5 turns lock to lock. they are NOT interchangeable as they use different pumps.

are you positive about that? because I ordered the sport steering rack and Im still using my stock pump....


edit - OH I SEE, LX = 2.3L, GT = 5.0L....right? So Im probably getting what I already had..

 

[Mustang5L5]

In most parts store computers, GT = 5.0L and LX = 2.3L.

Don't even bother telling them you have a 5.0L LX, the computer sometimes spits out the wrong numbers.

If you have a 5.0 LX, just get into the habit of asking for parts for a GT. WIll save a lot of confusion