I am looking for a replacement power steering rack and pinion for my 89 GT, where can I get one for a good price, and anything I should know about the install ?
I learned something new today, Thanks! @ MFE92The listings can be confusing. You want the "sport" "15:1" "2.5 turns lock to lock" rack. But here's the catch: Even if you get the right ratio and the right number of turns lock-to-lock, there are two components inside the rack that determine its "feel": The spool valve, and the torsion bar, or T-bar. The 5.0 parts are very specific, and generate a very specific feel compared to the less performance-oriented version, but they all fit inside the same housing, and they almost never wear out. Mass remanufacturers take the racks apart and throw the internals into bins, and basically give about 1/1oth of a **** which ones they put in the rack when they assemble it, so the chances are really good that the rack you put in it will have very light, numb steering compared to what you have. On the other hand, if you live near any decent sized metro area, chances are really good you have a local rack/driveshaft/CV joint rebuilder who will rebuild your rack with new seals etc and not change the heart of it, the spool valve and T-bar. They'll do it for close to the cost of a parts-store reman, and they'll turn it around same day or within a day or two. Do a little digging and your driving experience will thank you.
On the other hand, if you live near any decent sized metro area, chances are really good you have a local rack/driveshaft/CV joint rebuilder who will rebuild your rack with new seals etc and not change the heart of it, the spool valve and T-bar. They'll do it for close to the cost of a parts-store reman, and they'll turn it around same day or within a day or two. Do a little digging and your driving experience will thank you.
I use an AGR and have for years, it's a 12:1 (which they told me they don't make the 12:1 anymore). Never given me an ounce of trouble.