Any suggestions on a long stem steering rack?

[BaileyMex]

So, it looks like I need a new steering rack, and struggling to find something at a semi reasonable price. I need a long stem steering rack which by all accounts only came on the MK1 Mexico and Twin Cam (could be corrected on that)

Gartrac do a full bolt on assembly including VAT and delivery for £513.54  > LINK HERE

Burton's look to offer what is a Quaife rebuild kit for £382.80 + delivery   > LINK HERE

And MST suggest their supplier can make one for £474.00 + delivery

Apart from the above, I haven't come across anything else online, has anyone got any other idea's or suggestions on what might fit or who might be able to help? I'd still want a quick rack rather than standard turn.

 

[BIG G]

I wouldn't say £513.54 is that bad Colin to be honest, think how much a rack would be for a modern sports car let alone a set of tyres? 

Edited April 29, 2025 by BIG G

[eeb43]

mk1 capri rack?

 

[BaileyMex]

58 minutes ago, BIG G said:

I wouldn't say £513.54 is that bad Colin to be honest, think how much a rack would be for a modern sports car let alone a set of tyres? 

Must be showing my age Gordy, mind you, I've always been tight hahahaha

Just sounded a lot for something classic, totally get the cost for one on a 'new' car with all the electric gizmo's they put on them these days

[BaileyMex]

27 minutes ago, eeb43 said:

mk1 capri rack?

 

I dont know mate, would a MK1 Capri be UNF or metric threads? 

[Miniliteman]

AFAIK Capri is different to Escort. Get a quality item (Gartrac or Quaife), have seen lower priced racks that wear out quickly. For me a 2.2 ratio is too heavy, 2.5 is ideal.

[BaileyMex]

12 minutes ago, Miniliteman said:

AFAIK Capri is different to Escort. Get a quality item (Gartrac or Quaife), have seen lower priced racks that wear out quickly. For me a 2.2 ratio is too heavy, 2.5 is ideal.

Cheers mate.

[Vista]

Have you looked at having yours reconditioned Col?

There's a place near me that offers rack reconditioning, they have their own eBay store thst you could reach out to them through.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/kellybraysteeringracks?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3epNc0KvS8O&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=&store_cat=5673938&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[BaileyMex]

I did think about it, but thinking of downtime.

Ideally a quick up in the air swap would be ideal to avoid the car being up on ramps for weeks waiting for a rebuild, but good shout though.

 

[BaileyMex]

Bit the bullet and ordered the complete unit from Gartrac.😁
Should get it in a week or two, still need to order TRE's

[Rally Pack 2000]

13 hours ago, BaileyMex said:

Bit the bullet and ordered the complete unit from Gartrac.😁
Should get it in a week or two, still need to order TRE's

Maybe its just the angle but it doesnt look like a long stemmed one to me. Reconditioning can generally be next day if you tell them your desperate and leaving for a show tomorrow  lol.

[BaileyMex]

I think the image shown is a MK2 Escort one, but pic for reference only 👍