Maverick Rack and pinion from RRS...

RRS4USA · 2007-06-12, 14:13

First off sorry I've been away, the Comet GT got stalled while we figured out that it was cheaper to bring the engineer over here, so now I'm up to my neck in G'days, fair dinkums and Hooly Doolys and so far its been a blast.

The Maverick Rack and Pinion is well and truly underway. All we have left to do is get it tested here (we already have folks lined up...sorry). So within the next two months we'll officially release it. But since I am a member here I thought I'd give the forums a sneak peek at what we're doing.

We're also working on getting the 4.6 into the Maverick engine bay using the RRS suspension and our shock tower notching kit. We go in search of 4.6 DOHC measurements tomorrow.

Here are a couple of shots of the rack. Note that this is an old rack, we are now anodizing them in silver rather than red.

If you have any questions please feel free to call us:866-805-1878

Jeff Ford RRS USA CEO

maverick75 · 2007-06-12, 14:16

That looks great Jeff

I'm going to start to save money for one

Also thanks for developing these systems for our cars

**maverick1970** · 2007-06-12, 14:39

Looks great. Will you be test fitting an engine with headers with the setup?

**Dave B** · 2007-06-12, 14:56

So does it bolt on in place of the support used on V-8 cars?

random hero · 2007-06-12, 15:02

price estimate?

**rayzorsharp** · 2007-06-12, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRS4USA

First off sorry I've been away, the Comet GT got stalled while we figured out that it was cheaper to bring the engineer over here, so now I'm up to my neck in G'days, fair dinkums and Hooly Doolys and so far its been a blast.

The Maverick Rack and Pinion is well and truly underway. All we have left to do is get it tested here (we already have folks lined up...sorry). So within the next two months we'll officially release it. But since I am a member here I thought I'd give the forums a sneak peek at what we're doing.

We're also working on getting the 4.6 into the Maverick engine bay using the RRS suspension and our shock tower notching kit. We go in search of 4.6 DOHC measurements tomorrow.

Here are a couple of shots of the rack. Note that this is an old rack, we are now anodizing them in silver rather than red.

If you have any questions please feel free to call us:866-805-1878

Jeff Ford RRS USA CEO

Lookin Good Jeff...Thanks for the update. I was beginning to wonder.

Maverick Man · 2007-06-12, 17:08

when are my free parts coming?

**rayzorsharp** · 2007-06-12, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick Man

when are my free parts coming?

Come on Derrick...you get enuff freebies. It's MY turn!!!

**71gold** · 2007-06-12, 18:00

he is such a...pic. teaser...

we need more info...please

...

RRS4USA · 2007-06-12, 19:18

OK,

The rack bolts to the stock mounting position for the idler arm and steering box. So it does not go in place of the crossmember.

Price will be in line with our Mustang rack ($1850 for the manual and $2050 for the power). I am considering a paired down version where owners supply all the bits beside the basic rack but I'd rather sell it with as much stuff as we can (ie inner tie-rods, all mounting hardware like column bearing, all the shafts to complete the install). Let me know what you guys think. The paired down version might go for $1850 on the power and $1600 ish on the manual.

Headers:
I am sending a rack to a Maverick owner that works for a major header manufacturer so we can make sure there are headers that fit. All the headers that won't fit a Maverick with power steering won't fit with our rack without modification.

As for you Derrick King of the hoochy women, you know how all that works. Besides, you never call and you never write.

I'll share more as more becomes available. We are also working on other parts that I can't disclose right now mostly to do with suspension and braking. So stay tuned.

Jeff

View Poll Results: Price for the rack
Power Rack: Sell it bare (no inner tie-rod ends, hoses for cheaper retail price of $1850)	1	20.00%
Power: Sell it complete so all I have to do is bolt it in and on my existing pump for $2050	4	80.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

2007-06-12, 14:16	#2
maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs! Join Date: 2005-03-31 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 8,968 Vehicle(s): 75 2dr 302ci Maverick, 66 Falcon Futura 200ci(Uncle's and my co-project) iTrader: 5 (100%) Images: 41	That looks great Jeff I'm going to start to save money for one Also thanks for developing these systems for our cars __________________

2007-06-12, 14:56	#4
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,224 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	So does it bolt on in place of the support used on V-8 cars? __________________

2007-06-12, 15:02	#5
random hero 1972 ford maverick I6 Join Date: 2007-01-08 Location: hudson valley Posts: 488 Vehicle(s): 1972 maverick iTrader: 3 (80%) Images: 3	price estimate? __________________ 1972 ford maverick 2 door 200 inline six...partial restoration priject/daily driver

2007-06-12, 17:08	#7
Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man Join Date: 2002-03-12 Location: California Posts: 3,461 Vehicle(s): Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P iTrader: 24 (100%) Images: 19	when are my free parts coming? __________________ home of the original Carbon Fiber cowl hood & Carbon Fiber Grabber Type Hoods! Sorry Cowls are local pick up only for now and Spoilers are Out Of Stock

2007-06-12, 14:39	#3
maverick1970 Senior Member Join Date: 2003-09-09 Location: Missouri Posts: 7,119 Vehicle(s): 69 1/2, 70 Maverick and 71 Grabber iTrader: 30 (100%) Images: 62	Looks great. Will you be test fitting an engine with headers with the setup?

2007-06-12, 18:00	#9
71gold Frank Cooper Join Date: 2002-04-09 Location: MACON,GA. Posts: 16,159 Vehicle(s): '73 Grabber iTrader: 74 (100%) Images: 45	he is such a...pic. teaser... we need more info...please ......

2007-06-12, 19:18	#10
RRS4USA Member Join Date: 2005-06-10 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 86 Vehicle(s): 71 Comet GT iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 4	OK, The rack bolts to the stock mounting position for the idler arm and steering box. So it does not go in place of the crossmember. Price will be in line with our Mustang rack ($1850 for the manual and $2050 for the power). I am considering a paired down version where owners supply all the bits beside the basic rack but I'd rather sell it with as much stuff as we can (ie inner tie-rods, all mounting hardware like column bearing, all the shafts to complete the install). Let me know what you guys think. The paired down version might go for $1850 on the power and $1600 ish on the manual. Headers: I am sending a rack to a Maverick owner that works for a major header manufacturer so we can make sure there are headers that fit. All the headers that won't fit a Maverick with power steering won't fit with our rack without modification. As for you Derrick King of the hoochy women, you know how all that works. Besides, you never call and you never write. I'll share more as more becomes available. We are also working on other parts that I can't disclose right now mostly to do with suspension and braking. So stay tuned. Jeff

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