I really want a rack and pinion setup (my dad says that's what I should invest in really) for my '71. I've seen a few Maverick-specific setups that were like $2,500 or something, and I really can't afford that. But there are TONS of rack and pinion Mustang II-style steering for Mustangs for way cheaper, and I was wondering how difficult it would be to adapt a Mustang one to my Mav, as well as what year of Mustang would be the easiest to adapt? I know both cars are based on the Falcon, so it shouldn't be too difficult, right? Also: How hard would it be to steer the car if I took out the power steering? I know it's like turning the wheels while the car is off, but with rack and pinion and at speed, would it be very difficult to drive?
Every cheaper kit I seen only gives you half the parts to complete the job. After buying the rest of the parts you have spent $2500. Rod & Custom is the best deal out there...everything is in the box. Other kits you will have to cut your car to fit their kit, with Rod & Custom the kit fits your car. Mustangs and Falcons are wider than a Maverick.
Did you have a manual steering box? They have an easier ratio in them. rthomas771: Can I get a link to that kit? I can't seem to find it.
The RRC kit is really expensive, that's why I'm talking about adapting a Mustang one... Thanks, that Rod & Custom kit is definitely the way to go!
you can use the mustang II stuff but you need the hole front end .It will weld in and is a lot cheaper way to go ,but again you need to use all the susp.parts off the mustang II
I am aware of this, and my dad (the owner before the previous owner of the car, my brother) is going to help me, along with the Auto Shop teacher at my high school (lifts really help out).
Of the other cars mentioned the Maverick has less distance between the frame rails so just bolting in a rack from another car limits the turning radius. That's why companies have developed the expensive aftermarket units.
