Installing a Manual Steering Rack on a Ford Fox Body #FairmontProject

With any vehicle, the ability to steer the vehicle where you want it to go is important. In this installment of the #FairmontProject I install the manual rack I got from a viewer in Washington State as part of a package suspension deal.

Some may disagree with my choice of manual rack for this build and to be honest, I do too. That’s why I have purchased a power steering rack that I’ll be installing with the new K member and front suspension. I think the manual rack would have been fun, but as I’ve said time and again, I want to drive this car. Power steering will make driving it that much more fun.

So, before you get all butt hurt in the comments, read the description!

Previous video in the series.

The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/fairmont-videos

Camera: Brian Kast

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Parts

Manual rack for 79-93 Fox Body: http://www.americanmuscle.com/flamingriver-manual-steering-rack-7993.html

Bump steer tie rod ends: https://lmr.com/item/ST-5558105/79-04-Mustang-Steeda-Bumpsteer-Kit-Manual-Steering-Red

Tools

Knipex Pliers:

Knipex 8701250 10″ Cobra Pliers
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8701250-10-cobra-pliers#oid=1002_1

Ironclad gloves (review, links in the description):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EftLemmvA1w

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