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I've noticed that alot of people are getting away from the rack and going back to the quick ratio box, Is there a reason for this? I need to make a decision myself.
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If you are running a stock frame in the car, the newer steering boxes/rebuilt units from AGR, Flaming River, etc are a direct replacement, and offer terrific feel and performance. I haven't used the more recent rack units that are on the market, but I did use the Steeroids unit a ways back. Didn't really like it too much for the very short time I had it on the car. I went to an AGR box on my car when I did a motor swap, and am still running it. Awesome.
Downside for the boxes is that they are a bit heavier. So be it, I'll take simple, functional, and a bit heavier over complex, and uncertain any day.
If you are going to do a custom front frame, then there is little reason to consider anything other than a rack unit. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as just picking a Mustang unit out of the Summit Racing catalog and declaring victory, steering can be a fussy thing to get right. Lots of attention needs to be paid to packaging and insuring the unit is the correct width, and is located in the proper location.
Mark