An old Thunderbird should steer as good as it looks when cruising around town! Try Unisteer’s bolt on power rack & pinion system for positive easy steering yet good road feel and handling! This bolt on system is made to match the stock suspension on the T-birds; it will change your driving experience – No Bump Steer!
This kit is based on a rear steer center take off style rack and pinion, as are the majority of our kits, but this one is specific to these Thunderbirds. This kit will not work on other model year Fords of the same year range. The rack & pinion is mounted to a one piece
mounting bracket which bolts to the frame using the same holes for steering box and the idler arm on passenger side. This Unisteer kit was designed to go on a Thunderbird with stock suspension and the original Y-block motors, the 292 and 312. Install
was done on a vehicle with stock exhaust manifolds. Headers may work but may need modification. This kit has also worked on T-Birds with other popular small block models- the 289, 302, and 351. Give Unisteer a call to talk about your combo and if this kit may work. This rack & pinion kit comes complete with everything you need to do an install. The shaft kit includes two U-Joints and a shaft. The column kit includes everything you need to modify the stock column: column shaft, support bearing, support bracket. The pump kit is matched to the gear and includes bracket, clip on reservoir, and single V-groove pulley. Let your salesperson know or make the appropriate selection online to accommodate the small block motor or an aftermarket column
Tech Info:
Pinion Type/Size: 17mm DD
Amount of Travel: 6"
Turns Lock to Lock: 2.5 - 2.75 Turns
Pressure Port Size: 18mm - 6AN Banjo
Return Port Size: 16mm - 6AN Banjo
Pump Required: Matched - Low or High
Inner End Threads: 9/16" - 18
Outer ends: Provided
Kit Includes:
Rack and Pinion
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Hardware
Outer Tie Rod Ends
Pump & Line Kit
Steering Shaft Kit