Rack and pinion steering for 75 Maverick

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  1. Bigsmo92

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    Hi All,
    My son has a 75 Maverick. I want to install rack and pinion steering in,
    can this be done and what do I need to buy to accomplish this project.
    He has a new rebuilt 302 motor and automatic transmission.
    Thanks, Bigsmo
     
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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    The only way to get a rack to work on a mav properly is to go to a Mustang II style front suspension.Racks for older mustangs are made but wont work on a mav(too wide) way too much bump steer in em.Do a search on here for M II suspension upgrades and you will see whats involved.
     
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    Thanks, MavMan I'm doing a search right now
    Thanks, Bigsmo
     
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    Don't forget about the RRS USA bolt-in rack that came out a while back. It does not require an MII suspension. I know somebody that's installing one now, with a TCP front-end that worked with the stock steering components.
     
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    a friend of mine installed a sunfire rack with custom brackets.fatmanfab makes something simular for the the mustangs that uses a tempo rack.may be able to mod
     
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    I bought a car with it installed. Go to the new member section and look for 1971460Maverick for some pictures.
     
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