Steering rack size

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Originally Posted by alga

I think the dimensions in the book are incorrect because they assume the shortened Escort rack, with 533 mm between the ball joints. If the unmodified Escort rack is 56 cm, this would give the 3 cm extra. Sounds plausible?

This is the reason, if you are using a standard rack as most will be you need shorter extensions

I did the same thing and made book spec ones and the wheels were well out!

As HandyAndy says the ali rally design extensions are perfect and a fair bit lighter than a book spec one made from steel