Anyone knows what is the difference between the Unisteer rack & pinion, product code # 8000880-01 ($625) compared to product code # 8001090-01 ($1050), except the $425 price difference?? Both are for the 68-70 mustang.
I dont mean to hijack your thread, but does anyone have any info on the difference of driveability between a power and non-power rack? Im looking at the unisteer product too...but also at Total Control Products rack.
How difficult is it to turn when you arent moving? Is it a "two handed" effort? I had a manual steering box I put on my old camaro and it was pretty tough when parking or any other low speed maneuver. Like you I don't want the hoses (I currently have the factory power steering) but I drive this car for pleasure, not sport and do appreciate the assist of the power. Just wish i could drive one before I bought one! Unfortunately when you live in the sticks like I do, not a lot of options.
Hi,
Why not contact the vendor for the right scoop?
So I did, and got an answer that the # 8001090-01 is a improved version which clears headers and manual transmission. I did not get any answer on the huge price difference.
Going from memory here, I think the newer version uses a totally different rack and bracket and it eliminates the issues they had with headers. I have the manual "New version" on my 65 and I like it. I wish it had one less turn lock-to-lock, but in a parking lot my wife can drive it (And shes a girl...)
FWIW I got mine from Summit for $775 shipped!
i had issues with the manual unisteer rack having a slight bind in the u -joint when turning lock to lock.
i had issues with the manual unisteer rack having a slight bind in the u -joint when turning lock to lock.
The main difference, if I understand correctly, between the newer and older version is the bracket holding the steering arms. On the older version the steering arms are connected directly to the rack, and not via any additional bracket. This makes the older version more robust and reliable in my view. I asked this question to unisteer, but they don't want to answer.
The only reason for the additional bracket is to clear the headers and manual transmisson. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Hi,So, I have installed the unisteer manual rack. Now I have an issue with the lower u-joint binding in a certain position. How can I fix that problem?