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Jeff - 01 Aug 2006 02:10 GMT

I installed a grant challenger steering wheel on my 69 F/B I have found
that I can turn the wheel quite a bit before any movement to the
wheels! What does anyone think of a Flaming river power steering set up
or is it a poor use of money if your pass your limits now!

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meggers - 01 Aug 2006 14:29 GMT

> I installed a grant challenger steering wheel on my 69 F/B I have found
> that I can turn the wheel quite a bit before any movement to the
> wheels! What does anyone think of a Flaming river power steering set up
> or is it a poor use of money if your pass your limits now!

I have had that problem, even before we re-installed the power steering
pump to make it active again i would have to turn the wheel a good half
to three quarter turn before it would pick up to make it go where I
wanted to. my father and I considered shelling out the $1200 for a new
rack and pinion set--but instead we decided to just see what we could
do by taking it in to a shop somewhere. $300 later we have great
steering, and no give with the wheel. its worth considering!

-M
'65 coupe

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.boB - 02 Aug 2006 00:34 GMT

Depends on where the problem is. It could anything from the rag joint to the
outer tie rod ends. Or a little bit of each one. Find out exactly what the problem
is before throwing parts at it.
If it has the original front end, you should really consider replacing all the
joints and bushings. You can get an excellent kit from Mustangs Plus with all the
parts you need.

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