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Steering rack problems

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  • Start date Start date Nov 22, 2009

stang2ride

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Hello to everyone i have a 1994 GT 5.0 mustang the rack has a lot of slack in it replaced it twice dosent seam a lot better it has new tie rod ends,struts, lower ball joints.Is there a shim kit to take the slack out? Or di i get 2 bad racks they came from advance. Its power steering dont thing i have saw one that wasent any suggestions thanks for you time and have a great day
 

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Did you replace the steering rack mounts? How's the rag joint on the steering shaft?

Kurt
 

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Thanks for your reply yes replaced the bushings and check all the joints seem tight replaced the other things i listed just cant figure out why it had all the slack.Its ok on new pavement it has directional tires 245/45/17 and their new thanks again for the reply and have a great day.
 

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did you check the steering shaft bearing that goes through firewall.
 

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Thanks for your reply checked every bearing joint from steering wheel to the rack all seems good no slack Thanks again and have a great day
 

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the best rack to buy?

Hello what is the best rack to buy for 94 GT 5.0. Think i will buy another rack and see if that fixes the problem Have a great day
 
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