Ford Steering rack

[vet57air]

I have a modified 66 C10 with a custom chassis. It has a front steer 80's Ford mustang power steering rack in it. I see it in a lot in other custom chassis. Not really thrilled with how it feels. Looking to replace it. Anyone have suggestions from experience?

[dontlifttoshift]

What don't you like about how it feels?

What is the flow rate in gallons per minute and pressure of your power steering pump?

Front tire size and alignment specs?

[vet57air]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

What don't you like about how it feels?

What is the flow rate in gallons per minute and pressure of your power steering pump?

Front tire size and alignment specs?

I have already changed out the pump that came with my Drive Junky pulleys. At a stop it wouldn't turn the wheels. Replaced it with a Turn one pump, 1500psi/3gpm. Fronts are 22 x 255/35. 1/16 toe in, camber is pretty close to straight up and caster is about 5 to 6. It drives fine but just don't like the feeling driving straight down the highway. Almost feels like a dead spot off center when adjusting left to right.

[dontlifttoshift]

Is the steering wheel centered on the rack?

Did you do the alignment?


To your question I have had good luck with the DSE rack in other applications but it is stupid expensive.

[vet57air]

The steering wheel is not centered on the rack, about 1/2" more on one side that the other. Could that be an issue and why?
Don't see a DSE rack listed for 80's Mustang.

[dontlifttoshift]

1/2" more what? Rack travel or wheel travel? Just like steering boxes, rack and pinions are tighter in the exact middle of their travel. It is important to get the steering wheel centered to the steering mechanism, not the external steering stops or the tire rubs.

You glossed over my alignment question.

This one. https://www.detroitspeed.com/product...parts/090221DS