Does anybody know if the steering rack on the GT5-S cars are the same as the U.S. spec Panteras? I'm mean not only physically, but also ratio wise? Thanks.
Michael
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Michael,
Can't say for sure about the GT5-S, but the steering rack is the same on the GT5 as it is the US spec cars.
I wouldn't think it would be any different on the GT5S.
Can't say for sure about the GT5-S, but the steering rack is the same on the GT5 as it is the US spec cars.
I wouldn't think it would be any different on the GT5S.
Michael,
Yes, the GT5S rack is the same physically and ratio wise as the early cars.
There is a small difference in that the tie rod cups on those late racks are not adjustable. This means that when the ball and cup wears you can't tighten it up like on early cars.
I recently installed a new old stock GT5S rack in my car. But before I bolted it in I installed the mandatory bronze bush and redesigned the tie rod cups so that they are adjustable like the 70's racks. I can now adjust up the tie rod cup play without the need for any unpeening and I can do it with the rack still on the car. I did take pictures if anybody needs to know how I did it.
What is the problem with your rack?
Johnny
Yes, the GT5S rack is the same physically and ratio wise as the early cars.
There is a small difference in that the tie rod cups on those late racks are not adjustable. This means that when the ball and cup wears you can't tighten it up like on early cars.
I recently installed a new old stock GT5S rack in my car. But before I bolted it in I installed the mandatory bronze bush and redesigned the tie rod cups so that they are adjustable like the 70's racks. I can now adjust up the tie rod cup play without the need for any unpeening and I can do it with the rack still on the car. I did take pictures if anybody needs to know how I did it.
What is the problem with your rack?
Johnny
Thanks Coz. I bet your right. It's been quite a while, I hope all is well with you and your family.
Thanks for the info, Johnny. When I last drove my Pantera I noticed a bit of play in the steering. I've yet to investigate further, but I'm just checking on the parts interchange and cost.
Any ideas on a likely culprit?
Michael
Thanks for the info, Johnny. When I last drove my Pantera I noticed a bit of play in the steering. I've yet to investigate further, but I'm just checking on the parts interchange and cost.
Any ideas on a likely culprit?
Michael
Everything is great family wise Michael. Hope all is well with yours as well.
Nice to see you here, you've been missed.
Don't be a stranger brother !
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cyboman:
Thanks Coz. I bet your right. It's been quite a while, I hope all is well with you and your family.
Nice to see you here, you've been missed.
Don't be a stranger brother !
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cyboman:
Thanks Coz. I bet your right. It's been quite a while, I hope all is well with you and your family.
quote:Originally posted by Coz:
...Hope all is well with yours as well.
Nice to see you here, you've been missed.
Don't be a stranger brother ...
DITTO