If you’re looking to upgrade the steering in your Ford Fox Body, it doesn’t have to be expensive. In this video I cover the installation of a power steering rack and solid bushings on a fox body.
The solid bushings will make the steering much more accurate. Just know that they will also transmit a lot more road feel through the steering wheel. However, you can install the solid bushings on your existing power steering rack to get the same results. So if you have worn or damaged rack bushings, consider upgrading to this solid variety for improved handling.
My power steering rack: https://lmr.com/item/AGR-712581/mustang-power-steering-rack-firm-valving-agr-7984-15-1
High pressure hose: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-3719A/83-86-Mustang-Power-Steering-Pressure-Hose
Return hose: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-3713AB/Mustang-Power-Steering-Return-Line-82-93
My cooler and additional lines came with my turbo kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/
Solid Bushings: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Steering-Rack-Bushings-Solid-1979-04-Mustang-with-MM-K-member-P467.aspx
(You’ll need 7/16″x6″ bolts for the above bushings)
Steering stops: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-3504HDW/79-04-Mustang-Steering-Rack-Limiter-6-Pack
Tie rod ends (Steeda): https://lmr.com/item/ST-5558105/79-04-Mustang-Steeda-Bumpsteer-Kit-Manual-Steering-Red
My Wheel Spacers: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all44216
Long Studs: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-100-7716
My Tires: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-6273
My Wheels: http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/17×8-steel-wheels-for-car_1580486612.html
My 5 Lug Conversion Kit: https://lmr.com/item/SVE-2300DK-B/1993-Mustang-Black-SVE-5-Lug-Conversion-Kit-31-Spline
Previous video in the #FairmontProject series: https://youtu.be/dWDx_Do7IiA
Check out this article for a full overview of this fox body suspension: http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/1501-how-to-install-the-ultimate-fox-body-suspension-turn-and-burn/
The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
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Shane Craig’s plug kit from CAT: https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/shop-supplies/caps-and-plugs/9U-7075
Related Videos
Fox Body Manual Rack Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g8rngtEbMw
How To Install a K Member (Fox Body): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezbTvonGpi8&t=794s
How To Square a K Member: https://youtu.be/CfFCkr4f4hw
Rear Control Arm Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cexlY__Cf-I
How To Install a Maximum Motorsports Torque Arm For Better Traction!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8E4XV4cUWc
How To Install a Panhard Bar: https://youtu.be/u01BmTY8iBg
Rear Stabilizer Bar Installation Ford Fox Body: https://youtu.be/PSBBI6feenM
Fairmont Tires and Wheels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buD3hrUfxJk&t=28s
Installing Front Coil Springs Fox Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC3qR0LEUno&t=1233s
Installing the New Differential #FairmontProject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E9BA6YlhjU
Parking Brake Cable Modification #FairmontProject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeyaFW1CFPY
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According to NASA research on fasteners, lock washers don't work. Awesome video though, as always.
Would that ltd/Marquis nose, hood and fenders fit on a 93 mustang? How about a front clip from the 81 square tbird fox?
Not sure if anyone had this problem, but on 84 and below foxes we have the bigger rack bolt, I too used the 7/16 bolt but had problems with the rack moving ever so slightly, maximum motorsports said we have to use a 12m bolt which was on cars 85 and up.
Are they SN spindles??
Solid video hope you install a ford engine on that foxbody
Hubcentric wheel spacers are vehicle-specific and will lock to both the hub and to the wheel. Those universal spacers are unsafe.
Thank goodness you got those wheel spacers modified to be hub centric. The steering vibration would have driven you nuts! I was just wondering why you didn’t buy them hub centric to begin with? Also, you could have ordered the spacers to be hub centric and have exactly the correct bolt pattern for a tight and perfect fit.
Being this is a year old now, curious how the "solid" rack mounts worked out.
Its so fucking stupid that these expensive aftermarket performance parts don't come with the fasteners.
Random thought: Throughout this build I've been constantly surprised the number of times you've used "hardware store" hardware rather than getting automotive grade hardware from the auto parts store. Personally, I'd use grade 8 or stainless and use nylock when nylock is called for (although they are a pain to get on) when i can't get the proper auto fasteners. Why? Because I don't know enough about the engineering of nuts and bolts and don't like losing sleep over fasteners. I also don't like rusty fasteners. Grade 8 and stainless tend to corrode less quickly. Carry on.
Some ford know it all put those same spacers on my mustang and they scattered into lots of pieces..total garbage and dangerous
Hate messing with spacers, when you change wheel offset it tends to wear suspension, steering components and wheel bearings..
Hey EricTheCarGuy I was wondering if you can do a video up on how to time a Ford 302 with a GT40 upper intake or hat at I meant in general I got it on top dead center and spark plug number one it starts up and just dies and no matter where I move the distributor left to right it doesn't seem to change I don't know if it's off a couple teeth or maybe I just have it in the wrong position any help would do thanks
How much you have in the fairmont Eric
A company sells you bolts with a kit and the bolts they provided don't fit… total fail. That would shake my confidence in the product if they can't even get that right
Eric , More Fairmont videos please !!
SO MUCH money for this piece of junk?
I hope the engine exhaust pipes don't touch the power steering rack that you put in.You are very thorough which is the way to be.You have very good attention to detail.I will subscribe.
Tomato Tacoma 4wd front driveshaft
Awesome video
hi Eric im from egypt egypt here lol i have been watching most of your videos i learnt alot from you at the moment i feel very sad bc i know your sad bc of your new project and bc i changed my distributor toyota 1.3 1998 and the new distributor doesnt make the car smooth as it was b4 its used one but its working okay i tried to adjust the carberator it made it better but not as good as it was b4 ……..Eric im sad but if you say hi to me i will be happy
I can't wait for the bump steer correction video.
I stopped watching ETCG awhile back. Not surprised the fairmont is still being worked on. Ill come back in a few years and maybe he will get it to the 1/4 mile.
Are those nuts and bolts hardened steel? They don't look like it but probably should be.
eric the car butcher lol not a thech any more .
someone buy Eric a proper level please lol 🙂
Zep 7:15 my dad worked there when I was a kid
More Fairmont! I can't wait to see that thing rip around the streets.
i miss Eric already.
Cant wait to see oliver hit the road!