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Originally Posted by dwcsr
Here is a bit more info on that rack so you can get the correct hose fittings. Most hose fittings the aftermarket vendors sell are metric but a lot of Ford racks are Imperial port threads. There are 3 racks Ford used, A TRW, a Ford and a Ford two piece. This one below is a Ford single piece 3 turn rack with imperial port threads. I.E. 9/16-18 and 5/8-18 they are very close in size to the metrics and the metrics will appear to thread in but will leak or pull out when you tighten them.
There is also a Sport steering which is 2.5 turns, this is NOT the sport steering.
Rack & Pinion Type - Power Steering
Rack Length - 45.25
Total Turns Lock To Lock- 3
Steering Input Shaft Type- Splined, Single Flat
Inlet Size - 9/16'' X 18
Inlet Attachment Type- Teflon
Outlet Size - 5/8'' X 18
Outlet Attachment Type- Teflon
Tie Rod Ends Included- Inner
For you junk yard crawlers the years it came in
FORD FAIRMONT 1980-1983
FORD GRANADA 1981-1982
FORD LTD 1983-1986
FORD LTD CROWN VICTORIA 1983-1986
FORD MUSTANG 1980-1993
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1980-1988
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1982-1987
LINCOLN MARK VII 1984-1992
MERCURY CAPRI 1980-1986
MERCURY COUGAR 1980-1988
MERCURY MARQUIS 1983-1986
MERCURY ZEPHYR 1980-1983
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Thanks Dave, your input is amazing. I know this rack ordeal is a huge trouble spot with the guys installing a Danforth rack. Glad to see someone finally found a solid solution.
I actually sent a email to Borgeson this morning to get part numbers and prices on premade lines and pump options.
I have never had power steering lines made, maybe I will look into that option as well.
Mike