Steering rack size

[mopple]

Should be 581 mm. Found this in LCB forums some time ago.

[alga]

I found on the web it's around 56 cm...

[VIZA]

If 581mm truth 581-533(book) = 48mm of cut.
distance between sterring holder holes centers 258mm(book)
258+48 = 306mm(stock)?
Someone can measure distance between clamps of stock rack?

[twinturbo]

Does it say must be shortend or is it "Idealy"

TT

[TSM Locost]

Just measured my MK2 rack 260mm.

Happy New Year to All.

[axle]

Hi
I have got to this part of the built, got my extentsion arms from MK and it is to size of spec in the book. I am totally lost as how much the steering rack should be shortend?

Please help!!!!!

[spud69]

Originally Posted by axle

Hi
I have got to this part of the built, got my extentsion arms from MK and it is to size of spec in the book. I am totally lost as how much the steering rack should be shortend?

Please help!!!!!

Ideally Axle the book says to shorten the steering rack for perfect geometry but this is a major job and needs to be carried out professionally. The difference it makes will be pretty minor, my car is the original rack length and drives and behaves impeccably - except in this bloody snow.

Builders own choice but its not really necessary.

AndrewH

[twinturbo]

As above, does it actualy need shortend or will it provide IVA acceptable geometry as IS.

The book says

"Although the ford escort rack is very close to the ideal size, for absolute precision modifications to the rack are required"

It does not say it must be shortend.

I think we need clarification on this.

I will try PMing Chris

TT