I think I need a new rack. is the AutoZone rack any good?

[The_Dude]

I'm getting a jarring feel through the steering wheel. I've looked for play in the front end, but everything seems tight. I've had aligned and replaced the struts and shocks. The rack is the only thing I haven't looked at. Should I just buy one from AutoZone, or order from somewhere else?

 

[91TwighlightGT]

If your rack is OE the best suggestion would be to have that rack rebuilt. The rebuilt parts store racks are okay in terms of durability, but they will almost all have a very light feeling (imagine a lincoln town car steering) that is not sporting and gives very little feedback from the tires.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

An Autozone rack will probably do you fine, but you could always check out places like CJ Pony Parts, Latemodel Restoration, American Muscle, etc for an OE replacement rack

 

[Exile]

A Cardone performance rack & pinion is going to be the best/cheapest rack. Oreillys sells them, or you can order it off of Summit.

Part # 22-207

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/A1C0/22207/02873.oap?year=1991&make=Ford&model=Mustang&vi=1134032&ck=Search_steering rack_02873_1134032_886&keyword=steering rack&pt=02873&ppt=C0031

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaz-22-207

 

[Mr67Stang]

I used an Autozone rack (Duralast brand/rebuilt) in one that I had that was leaking and it worked fine. Before I got that rack I went through 3 of Advanced auto's rebuilt racks from some company that I never heard of and the first had the inner tierods backwards, the second blew its input seal in about 50 miles and the third had the tierods backwards again. I am done with Advanced auto's "rebuilt" parts.

 

[Gearhead92]

I bought one from CJ and it has been great. No issues at all. It's been almost a year since I put it in.