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Med72
Art Medrano
Austin, Tx
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01/31/2012 09:25PM

Main British Car:
1972 Triumph TR6 GM 350

Narrowing a Mustang II Rack and Pinion
Posted by: Med72
Date: May 27, 2023 03:02PM

After a long hiatus I am back working on my TR6. I complete the frame to accept an LS using a Mustang II suspension that I narrowed 5.5 inches. I need to install a R&P that is narrow proportion to new length of my front suspension. Exactly 5.5 inches. I have contacted a bunch of machine shops here in Austin but no one has or does this type of work.

Does anyone have any ideas where I could send my rack and pinion or where I could buy a R&P that will work with my modified suspension?
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mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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02/29/2008 08:29PM

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1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: Narrowing a Mustang II Rack and Pinion
Posted by: mgb260
Date: May 30, 2023 03:04PM

Fatman and Flaming River sell shortened racks and can shorten yours. Or you could find a shorter rack from a small car.
Or do your own:

[www.yellowbullet.com]



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/30/2023 03:29PM by mgb260.


Med72
Art Medrano
Austin, Tx
(52 posts)

Registered:
01/31/2012 09:25PM

Main British Car:
1972 Triumph TR6 GM 350

Re: Narrowing a Mustang II Rack and Pinion
Posted by: Med72
Date: June 01, 2023 05:17PM

I read the stream from the yellowbullet website. If i understand this correctly, they detached the right side of the R&P by unscrewing the pivot housing attached to the arm and they cut down (shorten) the housing correct? That is how I see it as well. My problem is I cant find anyone to machine (lathe) the shaft.

I will give a shout to FR to see if they can help me.

thanks
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