Rack and Pinion steering - Lateral-g Forums

71455Formula · #1 10-22-2014, 06:07 PM

Hello. My name is Ben. I'm new to the site, but not cars. I'm restoring a 71 Formula 455 and I'm interested in in putting rack and pinion steering on the car. Has anyone done this to an early 2nd gen? Is there a bolt in kit or what did you do to get one on there? Thanks.

dontlifttoshift · #2 10-23-2014, 07:00 AM

Do a search on the subject. There is not a good reason to add a rack and pinion to any existing suspension design.

Spend the money a good steering box and the related components.

71455Formula · #3 10-23-2014, 09:30 AM

Ok. Thanks.

71455Formula · #4 10-23-2014, 12:51 PM

Did some searching and couldn't come up with anything form rack and pinion on for 70-73 Firebirds. Most of what comes up is the 67-69 fbody's.

dontlifttoshift · #5 10-23-2014, 01:06 PM

Same thing for the purpose of this conversation.

Let's try this. Why would you like to install a rack and pinion? What problem are you trying to solve or what shortcoming in the factory steering setup are you trying to make up for?

71455Formula · #6 10-23-2014, 03:04 PM

I'd like a more direct feel and faster response for the steering.