bump steer

[wfridolfson]

hello everyone, new to the site, i have a 69 fastback and the steering is driving me crazy, want to switch to either manual or power rack, question is does the manual rack turn easier than a mustang with original manual steering

 

[horse sence]

i havn't tried one yet, but i am going with the borgeson power steer box in my 69

 

[Realmongo]

i havn't tried one yet, but i am going with the borgeson power steer box in my 69

I'm considering the same route for my '65.

 

[MitchGT]

I put in a total control manual rack, and it's a little tough in parking lot situations, but on the open road it's fine. I only have 225 size front tires, and a small block, so that makes it easier. I haven't driven an original manual steer in a long time, so I can't say exactly how much it differs...

 

[Hack]

I replaced the manual box in my '70 with a rebuilt unit and it steered much, much easier. I've also noticed a huge difference if I let my front tires get a little low vs. recommended pressure.

If you have an old, worn out manual steering box - a new box built by anyone will be a huge improvement. If the manual box in your car is relatively new probably only the power options will make a big difference.

 

[rbohm]

hello everyone, new to the site, i have a 69 fastback and the steering is driving me crazy, want to switch to either manual or power rack, question is does the manual rack turn easier than a mustang with original manual steering

when you say driving you crazy, how do you mean? are you getting bump steer? or does the car wander and you have a lot of play in your steering wheel? if you have a lot of play, then there are a few things that can be causing it, a bad steering gear, a bad suspension alignment, or a a bad front suspension, or a combination of all three.

swapping to a rack and pinion steering wont necessarily help the situation, and has other issues you have to deal with as well. personally i would start by checking the condition of the front suspension, then the suspension alignment, then the condition of the steering gear. i second the option of swapping to a borgeson power steering gear to your stang.

 

[horseballz]

Borgeson box = Best upgrade I've done to date!

 

[callys]

Are you running the borgeson box with the factory ford pump or with their pump? It seems like by time you get their pump the setup is 2/3 the cost of rack and pinion