any experience with RRS rack and pinion?

[medbali76]

There are not many info on the RRS rack and pinions.
Anyone using it?
I am looking for a good rack and pinion for my FE powered Cougar.
I heard that the Randall's rack would not work with modified lowered suspension so now I turned to the high price section. Total Control or RRS?

[Bryce]

TCP would be my first choice. RRS is a modified OEM rack. Retro Racks is another option. I talked with them for awhile at SEMA last year. Probably the best rack for an early ford jsut expensive and needs custom brackets.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Bryce

TCP would be my first choice. RRS is a modified OEM rack. Retro Racks is another option. I talked with them for awhile at SEMA last year. Probably the best rack for an early ford jsut expensive and needs custom brackets.

Bryce

Aren't you running an aftermarket integrated PS box? For an early Ford that you can't modify the frame on (per Medbali countries codes) I think I'd just rollerize the idler arm, a bump steer kit and run a box like yours.

I believe either rack you mention will cause you issues with header clearance on your FE.

I know Ripped and his 67 Fastback also runs an nice integrated box with stock type steering linkage.

[medbali76]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Bryce

Aren't you running an aftermarket integrated PS box? For an early Ford that you can't modify the frame on (per Medbali countries codes) I think I'd just rollerize the idler arm, a bump steer kit and run a box like yours.

I believe either rack you mention will cause you issues with header clearance on your FE.

I know Ripped and his 67 Fastback also runs an nice integrated box with stock type steering linkage.

Integrated PS box? Like Borgeson's?
I have the Opentracker's rollerized idler arm and a Baer tracker on the shelf but have'nt tried yet. Should I try that combo first?

[GrabberGT]

Im using the RRS on my Maverick. Leaks like crazy and has been rebuilt 3 times. Gateway Performance Suspension has corrected the problems and now sells a similar kit here in the U.S.. Other problems though with this rack are that it places the rack further back towards the transmission which likely would become a problem with header clearance and also keeps you from running larger tire sizes. Im maxed out with a 265/35-18. Give Gateway a call and talk to them about it. They run it on their test Mustang.

I believe Ridetech 69 Mustang uses the TCP rack and he obviously has no issues making it work for him. This rack mounts further forward and replaces the V8 belly bar. Therefore it should have less impact on header and tire size selection.

[medbali76]

Originally Posted by GrabberGT

Im using the RRS on my Maverick. Leaks like crazy and has been rebuilt 3 times. Gateway Performance Suspension has corrected the problems and now sells a similar kit here in the U.S.. Other problems though with this rack are that it places the rack further back towards the transmission which likely would become a problem with header clearance and also keeps you from running larger tire sizes. Im maxed out with a 265/35-18. Give Gateway a call and talk to them about it. They run it on their test Mustang.

I believe Ridetech 69 Mustang uses the TCP rack and he obviously has no issues making it work for him. This rack mounts further forward and replaces the V8 belly bar. Therefore it should have less impact on header and tire size selection.

Thanks for the info