1965-66 Mustang Power Rack And Pinion Paintable Column 84516

As the suspension travels over bumps and rough areas in the road, if bumpsteer isn't adjusted correctly, alignment changes throughout the travel of suspension cause the car to wander and become darty. The kits include adjustable tie-rod ends to control bumpsteer and are tested with a bumpsteer gauge. With the adjustable tie-rod ends, you can dial in the car for better control under all conditions. If your car has been lowered, bumpsteer can be greatly affected, but with the kit, adjustments are possible.

Aftermarket headers for both small- and big-block are usually not a problem. The kits are lighter than the stock steering setup and don't require the removal of the structural crossbrace when installed. Power kits are designed to work with both stock and aftermarket steering pumps. These kits are also designed to maintain a tight turning radius.

Sooner or later, most vintage Mustang owners experience vague steering while driving their cars. First-generation Mustangs aren't much fun to drive when the worn original steering box is still in place and untouched after 35-40 years of service. Even with new ball joints and a new steering linkage, the symptoms of a worn steering box are still felt with a large on-center spot, little or no road feel, and wandering at freeway speeds that requires constant correction.

Rack-and-pinion conversions have become a popular option for owners of vintage Mustangs. A modern rack-and-pinion steering system eliminates the on-center spot and offers improved steering accuracy, reduced effort, and considerably improved freeway tracking ability. There are systems that require little or no permanent modification

kits with columns come standard with aftermarket GM splines so that you can use Grant and other name brand aftermarket steering wheels. We do this because most customers do not want the big stock wheel with the new quick ratio rack. If you want to keep your stock steering wheel, we need to know that at the time of order so that we can order the stock style splines. The columns that fit the factory Ford splines are different and cost $130 more than the standard columns. If ordering online, please make note in the "Comments" section.

BEFORE YOU BUY: Please check the following before you purchase:
* Kits were designed for V8 automatic transmission cars. If your vehicle is NOT a V8 with an automatic, please follow the tech link below to read more about power steering hose and manual transmission options. (Most cars with manual transmissions using a clutch cable or hydraulic clutch do NOT have problems.)
* If you are using different spindles than stock (like Granada spindles) for brake conversions, let us know so we can supply the correct outer tie rod ends.
* There are many engine / header / exhaust combinations. For a full list of what we know does and does not fit with the Steeroids kit, click the link below.
* There is a very slight increase in turning radius with the Steeroids kit (only 6 feet in a full circle). Most customers have said they don't even notice a difference - but we felt we should tell you anyway.
* Steeroids kits ordered with a column come with either GM steering wheel splines or Ford steering wheel splines (many customers go to smaller after-market steering wheels with our kit). If you require Ford splines for a factory steering wheel then choose that option.
* If you order a Steeroids kit with a steering column, your Rally Pack gauge package will not fit without modification.
* If your car came with manual steering from the factory, you will need two crush nuts to attach our brackets. You can order them directly from us - just search for part number 2774. You will need two of them.